The closing date is 19 May 2026
Salary: £32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum, pro rata
Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE UNTIL 27.06.27.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCLINICAL
1. To undertake as delegated by School Nurse Band 6 school health surveillance, screening tests/health interviews in accordance with the Healthy Child Wales Programme.2. Participate in the prevention and control of outbreaks of infectious disease. Participate in administration of immunisation, following policies and procedures.3. Provide support and advice to families regarding the health and welfare of their child.4. Undertake home visits delegated by School Nurse Band 6 as required taking account of the Health Board Lone Worker Policy.5. Undertake health promotion activities in a variety of settings as delegated by School Nurse Band 6.6. To be knowledgeable of the effects of the (chronic condition) on the child and carers.7. Assisting/supporting School Nurse Band 6 in identifying health needs of identified target area.EDUCATION
1. To attend in-service training course and study sessions as required following identification of learning needs and Individual Performance.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse to become part of the School Nursing Service in Flintshire area, as a member of the school nurse team which has responsibility for the health needs of the children and young people in a designated area
The School Staff Nurse will have delegated responsibility for allocated schools/workload.
It will involve undertaking immunisation programmes, health assessments, health promotion both within the community and schools. It will also involve acting in accordance with local Safeguarding procedures and the All Wales Child Protection procedures.
This post is fixed term / secondment for 12 months due to the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level nurse
Desirable
- RN Children
Experience
Essential
- Ongoing development
Desirable
- Paediatric experiece
- Supervision of staff
Aptitude
Essential
- Awareness of current research
- Time management skill
- Knowledge of safeguarding
Desirable
- Ability to work in a team
Values
Essential
- Interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates a caring attitude
Desirable
- Multi agency working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).