Job summaryWe are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic SCPHN-School Nurse to join our team in Buckingham team. You will join a School Nursing service which offers varied work experiences, from child protection through to health education in schools, no day will be the same and you will enjoy a balanced caseload and working week. The team work with Health Visiting, Family Nurse Partnership and CYP Integrated Therapies, which supports authentic partnership working across the professions.
All SCPHN's benefit from our collaborative and positive relationship with other agencies, including supervision from CAMH's and delivering training with Buckinghamshire Council Public Health Team.
Newly Qualified SCPHN's are welcome to apply and will be supported through a preceptorship and local orientation to familiarise yourself with Buckinghamshire. If you want to continue your studies, we have strong links with Buckinghamshire New University and can support you to undertake your SCPHN Master's module, or even encourage you to link with our internal BHT Research and Innovation Team to conduct your own research related to School Nursing. BHT also boasts a range of leadership and management training to further enhance skills and competence, we actively encourage all our team to continue learning and developing professionally.
Part-time post available for all year round only.
Main duties of the jobAs a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, you will have excellent communication skills and a broad knowledge of working in the community with children and their wider family.
You will be a solution focused team player who will support the delivery of BHT Integrated Public Health Nursing Service across Buckinghamshire.
You will manage a targeted and specialist caseload, working collaboratively with other agencies to ensure protection and the best health outcomes for children and families.As a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse you will work within the community dealing with clients from diverse backgrounds with varying levels of need.
Specialist Community Public Health Nurses in Buckinghamshire deliver an evidence-based service using a wide range of assessment and intervention tools as well as providing excellent support alongside a wider multi-disciplinary 0-19 service.
Car driver and current licence essential.
SCPHN qualification in School Nursing is essential to apply for this role only.About usListen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - -
https://bit.ly/3DNEQfDWhat 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 posted06 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum - pro rata for part time
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time,
Flexible working
Reference number434-CR8164304-A
Job locationsBuckingham Hospital
High Street
Buckingham
MK18 1NU
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 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.
Person SpecificationEDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGEssential- NMC Registered Nurse: Adult, Child, Mental Health, Learning Disability or Midwife
- NMC Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: School Nursing Cert/Diploma/Degree
- Mentorship in clinical Practice or similar
Desirable- Leadership training
- Nurse Prescribing Qualification
EXPERIENCEEssential- Evidence of ongoing evidence based professional development
- Evidence of facilitation and presentation skills
- Knowledge of current issues and how they impact on professional practice, including evidence-based practice
- Ability to carry out complex clinical assessments
- Experience of Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policies and Procedures
Desirable- Knowledge of delivering CHAT Health - web-based text messaging service
- Can demonstrate use of audit techniques
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGEEssential- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, children, young people and their families.
- Experience of staff management within a skill mix team and delegation of tasks, including supervision and appraisals
- Excellent computer skills on a range of software applications
- Ability to write detailed reports / referrals to ensure interpretation by other members of the multi disciplined team so that the child or young person can access the appropriate care and support.
- Can demonstrate sound judgement skills and use of initiative to support triage and escalation
- Enthusiastic approach to professional and staff development
- Ability to organise caseload and delegate within a skill mix team
- Ability to encompass and embrace changes in working environment
- Participates in interagency collaboration
- Leadership/participation in specialist projects
- Ability to motivate, negotiate and reassure others
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCESEssential- Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis
Person SpecificationEDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGEssential- NMC Registered Nurse: Adult, Child, Mental Health, Learning Disability or Midwife
- NMC Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: School Nursing Cert/Diploma/Degree
- Mentorship in clinical Practice or similar
Desirable- Leadership training
- Nurse Prescribing Qualification
EXPERIENCEEssential- Evidence of ongoing evidence based professional development
- Evidence of facilitation and presentation skills
- Knowledge of current issues and how they impact on professional practice, including evidence-based practice
- Ability to carry out complex clinical assessments
- Experience of Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policies and Procedures
Desirable- Knowledge of delivering CHAT Health - web-based text messaging service
- Can demonstrate use of audit techniques
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGEEssential- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, children, young people and their families.
- Experience of staff management within a skill mix team and delegation of tasks, including supervision and appraisals
- Excellent computer skills on a range of software applications
- Ability to write detailed reports / referrals to ensure interpretation by other members of the multi disciplined team so that the child or young person can access the appropriate care and support.
- Can demonstrate sound judgement skills and use of initiative to support triage and escalation
- Enthusiastic approach to professional and staff development
- Ability to organise caseload and delegate within a skill mix team
- Ability to encompass and embrace changes in working environment
- Participates in interagency collaboration
- Leadership/participation in specialist projects
- Ability to motivate, negotiate and reassure others
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCESEssential- Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis
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 information
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).
Employer detailsEmployer nameBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
AddressBuckingham Hospital
High Street
Buckingham
MK18 1NU
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
AddressBuckingham Hospital
High Street
Buckingham
MK18 1NU
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Locality Lead - school nursing
Lorraine Kewell
lorraine.kewell3@nhs.net
07929041519
DetailsDate posted06 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum - pro rata for part time
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time,
Flexible working
Reference number434-CR8164304-A
Job locationsBuckingham Hospital
High Street
Buckingham
MK18 1NU
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. 
