SCPHN School Health Nurse NEW Witney Posted today £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Band 6

Job overview

Are you a highly motivated and dynamic nurse passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Join our dedicated NHS team and play a vital role in shaping the future of our 0-19 Child and Young People service.

As a School Health Nurse, you will be at the forefront of delivering the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme, providing evidence-based, skilled nursing care within both primary and secondary school settings. Your work will be central to promoting health, well-being, and positive outcomes for children and young people across our community.

We have a 37.5 hour/week, all year round post in the West Locality (Burford, Carterton, Witney & Eynsham)

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive health assessments.
• Provide tailored health advice and interventions addressing physical, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers, teachers, and multiagency partners including social care, mental health services, and primary care to support the holistic health needs of children and young people.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring children and young people are protected and supported.
• Support young people’s transition phases and promote self-care, resilience, and independence.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to data collection and evaluation to improve service delivery and outcomes.

Who We Are Looking For

We require a dedicated and passionate Specialist Community Public Health Nurse

• Is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care that meets the unique needs of children, young people, and families.
• Has strong clinical skills and the ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with young people, families, and professionals.
• Is proactive, adaptable, and driven by achieving positive health outcomes.
• Has experience in community or school nursing, safeguarding, and child health promotion.

If you are passionate about empowering children, young people, and families to achieve their best health outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:“Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are:“Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the attached Job Description & Person Specification for a full overview of the role responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications – academic/professional

Essential criteria

• First Level Registered Nurse
• Specialist Community Public Health or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Nurse prescriber V100 module or equivalent (or prepared to obtain qualification within 2 years)

Desirable criteria

• Practice assessor/supervisor
• Post-graduate qualifications

Knowledge Requirement

Essential criteria

• Evidence of current requirements knowledge of National and Local policies and relevant research and the ability to relate it to practice
• Demonstrates IT knowledge and skills.

Further training or job-related aptitude and skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communicator with a high level of interpersonal and organisational skills

Desirable criteria

• Clinical Supervisor
• Sexual Health qualification or experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of inter-agency working

Personal qualities

Essential criteria

• A caring and compassionate attitude about the health and wellbeing of children, families, and communities, based on dignity, empathy and respect for the rights and needs of others.

Documents to Download

JD & PS (PDF, 151.5KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Hannah Banks

Title: Locality Team Lead 0-19 West Locality.

Email: hannah.banks@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Telephone: 07818 780361