Senior School Nurse – 1 Year Fixed Term

London Borough of Newham

. Deliver holistic health assessments and care plans for children and young people .

Posted 9/23/2026contractLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £47,262 - £50,676 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering holistic health assessments and care plans for children and young people, while effectively collaborating with multi-agency partners and leading service delivery initiatives. Proficient in using clinical IT systems and committed to promoting public health initiatives and safeguarding practices.

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Registered Nurse (NMC Registered)Specialist Community Public Health Nurse QualificationSignificant Post-Registration ExperienceStrong Clinical Leadership SkillsKnowledge of Safeguarding Procedures

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Hard Skills

Holistic Health AssessmentsCare Plans DevelopmentMulti-Agency CollaborationClinical IT Systems CompetencePublic Health KnowledgeEvidence-Based Care DeliveryAudit and Governance ActivitiesTeaching and Assessing StudentsService Innovation LeadershipReport Writing

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPositive Attitude Towards ChangeResilienceFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

RiO SystemChatHealth Text Messaging ServiceDigital Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

Industry Keywords

Healthy Child ProgrammeAdverse Childhood ExperiencesHealth InequalitiesSchool Health ServicesEquality, Diversity, and Inclusion Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver holistic health assessments and care plans for children and young people
Develop and maintain multi-agency partnerships at school and borough levels
Mentor and support pre-registration and SCPHN postgraduate students
Lead service delivery initiatives, including drop-in sessions and allocation meetings
Promote and increase the visibility of school health services in local communities
Participate in safeguarding processes, multi-agency case conferences, and Early Help strategies
Support school training programmes regarding medical needs and public health initiatives
Maintain accurate electronic records using the RiO system
Contribute to audit and governance activities
Engage with the ChatHealth text messaging service and other digital platforms
Work across Newham borough as part of a multidisciplinary School Health Team
Address children’s, young people’s, and families’ health needs in line with the Healthy Child Programme (5–19 years)
Reduce the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and health inequalities
Deliver evidence-based care and lead service innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Nurse (NMC Registered)
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) postgraduate qualification, or currently undertaking and near completion
Significant post-registration experience working with children, young people, and families
Working knowledge of safeguarding procedures and multi-agency collaboration
Strong clinical leadership and supervisory skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing abilities
Knowledge of public health issues affecting school-aged children
Ability to teach and assess students and junior staff
Competence in using clinical and administrative IT systems
Understanding and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles
Ability to travel independently within the borough
Positive, resilient, and flexible attitude towards change and service improvement
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee wellbeing programmes
Subsidised leisure passes
Generous local government annual leave allowance
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Continued access to the NHS Pension Scheme (NHSPS) for eligible health professionals
Recognition of previous NHS continuous service
Support for advanced clinical training and a comprehensive workforce development package
Clear competency frameworks and career progression pathways
Access to smart technology to support modern working practices
Strong leadership and supportive management teams
Flexible starting salary within the allocated grade for the right candidates