Specialist Community Public Health Nurse -School Nurse

To work as the named SchoolNurse for an identified High School/College and a cluster of Primary schools.

To manage the defined caseload, using a public health approach to provide andmaintainahigh-qualityservice that promotes the healthand wellbeingof theschool-agedpopulation and their families.

To lead to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme 5-19 and co-ordinate the delivery of public health interventionswith a focuson implementingearly helpintervention, reducing healthinequalitiesand improving health outcomes for children, young people, theirfamiliesand the community.School Nurses in WWL will apply a public health approach to theuniversal programme,targeted andspecialist packages of care and interventions as stipulated by the Healthy Child Programme,ensuring that support is delivered universally while providing additional targeted intervention according to the level of identified need and risk.

To provide leadership to other members of the 0-19, inclusive of preceptorship, supervision, Personal DevelopmentReviewsandone-to-ones. They will give professional advice and support to parents, carers, health teammembersand other partners within the health arena.

The role leads the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme across universal, targeted and specialist levels, building community capacity and responding to the health needs of children, young people and families. It involves assessing health needs, planning and coordinating care, delivering health promotion, and providing early intervention through partnership working with schools, families and multiagency teams.

Key responsibilities include managing a school nursing caseload, analysing data to inform service planning, supporting mental and physical wellbeing, safeguarding children, and ensuring effective signposting and referral pathways. The role requires delivering therapeutic interventions, offering accessible support to young people, and ensuring children not in school still receive the universal offer.

Clinically, the postholder must maintain NMC registration, keep accurate records, stay up to date with evidencebased practice, manage time effectively, and understand medicines management. Leadership duties include supervising staff, delegating tasks, supporting team development, contributing to service improvement, and developing specialist expertise.

The role also involves leading and participating in clinical audit, supporting research, and using findings to improve practice. Communication responsibilities include working sensitively with families, sharing information appropriately, contributing to multiagency work, and promoting a culture where concerns can be raised safely.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.

People at the Heart

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Qualifications

Essential: - Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification in School Nursing; - Maths and English GCSE or Equivalent

Professional registration

Desirable: - Teaching/mentoring qualification.; - Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential: - Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.; - Experience working with children, young people, and families.

Desirable: - Experience of working in a school or educational setting.; - Evidence of health promotion or public health work.

Skills

Desirable: - IT skills relevant to school health records and reporting.; - Report writing skills; - Knowledge and understanding of SystmOne Electronic Patient Records.

Knowledge

Essential: - Up-to-date knowledge of key government policy and drivers within Public Health and Education.; - Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Desirable: - Awareness of current issues affecting school-aged children (e.g., mental health, immunisations).