Job summaryAre you an NMC registered nurse interested in joining the Public Health Nursing Service 5-19+ yrs (24 for SEND) as part of the integrated 0-19 children and young people's services delivering the Healthy Child Programme across Buckinghamshire?
Successful applicants will join our passionate, dynamic and evolving service providing an ideal opportunity for nurses to develop new skills in public health nursing.
This post is ideal for someone considering developing skills and looking to train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) in the future.
Main duties of the jobThis position involves undertaking child, family and group interventions, specifically with children and young people from 5-19 years, within both school and home environments.
The post holder will benefit from a robust competency process, supervision and extensive training. All of which could support the progression onto the SCPHN (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse) programme through Bucks New University.
This position is based in the South of the county with your base being Amersham Hospital/Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Community Hospital however you may be required to travel across sites to support the wider team as part of your role.
All new staff will be provided with agile working technology. Wehave successfully implemented virtual ways of working to support teams, children and schools, but with strong face to face support from an experienced skill mix team.
Please call to discuss further or to arrange an informal site visit, to meet some of the excellent and inspirational team. We will be only too happy to talk about the role.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
DetailsDate posted13 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time,
Flexible working
Reference number434-CR8163741-A
Job locationsAmersham/Chalfonts
Haleacre Unit, Amersham Hospital, Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job responsibilitiesFor a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person SpecificationEDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGEssential- Registered Nurse Part 1 (sub part 1 or 2) /RSCN/RMN
- PASS/Mentorship in clinical Practice/ENB998 certificate
EXPERIENCEEssential- Experience of working with children, young people and families
- Can demonstrate working to scope of professional practice and use of evidence based practice
- Evidence of facilitation and presentation skills
- Experience of Child Protection Policies and Procedures
- Experience of mentoring pre- registration students
Desirable- Can demonstrate use of audit techniques
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES e.g. Ability to travel to other sites. Ability to work internal rotationEssential- Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis and use of a vehicle
Person SpecificationEDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGEssential- Registered Nurse Part 1 (sub part 1 or 2) /RSCN/RMN
- PASS/Mentorship in clinical Practice/ENB998 certificate
EXPERIENCEEssential- Experience of working with children, young people and families
- Can demonstrate working to scope of professional practice and use of evidence based practice
- Evidence of facilitation and presentation skills
- Experience of Child Protection Policies and Procedures
- Experience of mentoring pre- registration students
Desirable- Can demonstrate use of audit techniques
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES e.g. Ability to travel to other sites. Ability to work internal rotationEssential- Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis and use of a vehicle
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
AddressAmersham/Chalfonts
Haleacre Unit, Amersham Hospital, Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
AddressAmersham/Chalfonts
Haleacre Unit, Amersham Hospital, Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Locality Lead for School Nursing
Emilie Gurton
emilie.gurton@nhs.net
07880054777
DetailsDate posted13 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time,
Flexible working
Reference number434-CR8163741-A
Job locationsAmersham/Chalfonts
Haleacre Unit, Amersham Hospital, Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
