Qualified SCHPHN - School Nursing | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust


Company:	Croydon Health Services
Salary:	£45,953 - £54,254 pro rata, per annum incl HCAS (Outer)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Croydon, CR0 0JA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	12 Dec 2026

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Summary

SCPHN Health Visitor and School Nurse Opportunities

We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors and School Nurses) to join our integrated 0–19 Public Health Nursing Service in Croydon.

Our service is committed to improving outcomes and reducing health inequalities for children, young people and families. Working within a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will deliver the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) to either the 0–5 or 5–19 population, providing universal and targeted interventions that promote health, wellbeing and early intervention.

You will benefit from strong leadership and professional support from our Head of Public Health Nursing, Consultant Public Health Nurse, Community Matrons, Professional Development Lead Nurse and Team Leaders. Our service also includes specialist Band 7 roles that support innovation, service development and clinical excellence.

The Role

As a Band 6 SCPHN, you will work autonomously within one of our three localities, undertaking assessments, identifying need, delivering evidence-based interventions and working closely with families, schools, primary care and partner agencies.

You will contribute to achieving key service outcomes through effective caseload management, partnership working and the delivery of commissioned services. SCPHNs are also encouraged to lead on a Healthy Child Programme High Impact Area and contribute to service improvement, quality assurance and clinical governance activities.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for SCPHNs who can demonstrate:

• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and caseload management skills.

• Effective communication and partnership-working abilities.

• A commitment to health promotion, prevention and reducing health inequalities.

• The ability to work autonomously and within a skill-mix team.

• A commitment to evidence-based practice, professional development and service improvement.

• Enthusiasm for developing expertise within a Healthy Child Programme High Impact Area.

Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced SCPHN, you will be joining a supportive, forward-thinking service that values innovation, learning and professional growth.

Professional Development

We are committed to supporting staff throughout their careers. Our dedicated Practice Education Team provides development opportunities for newly qualified SCPHNs and experienced practitioners alike, ensuring access to a strong programme of learning, supervision and career development.

Essential Requirement:Applicants must hold current SCPHN registration in Health Visiting or School Nursing with the relevant professional regulatory body.

1. To work in partnership with team members, service users, Croydon Health Service (CHS) staff and all stakeholders in promoting the health and well-being of Children, Young People, and their families. This will be achieved through effective delegation, workload management, monitoring of care standards, leadership and the performance management of team members

2. To identify and monitor health needs of a given population using profiling tools and facilitate the implementation of evidence-based health care. The practitioner will work in line with Working Together, and the Healthy Child Programme and all policies that promote and safeguard children 0-19 years and their families

3. To assess client needs, using the Assessment Framework and Risk Assessment tools as appropriate and plan, implement and evaluate evidenced based care given

4. To work in partnership with all staff within the PHN 0-19 service Team Leads, Practice Educators and multidisciplinary teams in the development of innovative clinical practice in line with the Healthy Child Programme

5. To manage a designated work load and skill mix team, in line with CHS policies, guidelines and standards, including the development and performance management of team members

6. To maintain a high professional profile and role model for nursing and health care services within CHS

7. To act as an advocate within a multi-disciplinary framework for families and children to promote the best outcomes for their health and well being

8. To adhere to the London Child protection Procedures and CHS safeguarding procedures

9. To actively promote the immunisation programme

10. To assess the needs and support families require where there is a chronic illness or disability and to advise on care in cooperation with other agencies

11. To report all incidents and accidents involving clients and staff

12. To attend all statutory and mandatory training and be aware of responsibility in the event of an emergency

13. Support the Matrons and team to achieve universal, targeted and specialist commissioned services

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Core Dimensions of Role

Core 1: Communication

1. To record work activities in line with local policies, procedures and standards and maintain effective systems of communication ensuring adequate recording takes place on all aspects of care

2. To overcome barriers to understanding, modify and use communication skills to provide and receive sensitive and appropriate information concerning an individual’s condition or situation

3. To lead team meetings, educational forums and briefing sessions e.g. hand over, journal clubs, network and case meetings

4. To provide positive constructive feedback and ensure the appropriate changes with colleagues and service users

5. To report and manage complaints, errors, concerns and any other untoward occurrences in line with policies, procedures and standards

6. To ensure, monitor and promote confidentiality on all matters relating to individuals obtained during the course of work or otherwise

7. To promote facilitate, and role model excellent working relationships with and among the team, Trust staff, acute sector, Social Services, user groups and Voluntary organisations

8. To monitor and promote the concept of teamwork, respect and support colleagues and manage any differences in a professional and confidential manner.

Core 2

1. To keep up to date on clinical, public health and professional developments and disseminate knowledge with users and team members.

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This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Nov 2026

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