The closing date is 20 October 2026
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro-rata
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale School Nursing Team. We are looking to recruit experienced or newly qualified Band 5 Nurses to join our developing, enthusiastic, and dynamic team.There are three permanent positions within the team, two positions full time 37.5 hours and one part time position working 30 hours. The hours will be worked Monday to Friday.
You will receive a comprehensive induction into our school nursing programme, supported by a dedicated school nurse mentor and a welcoming, supportive environment. We are committed to staff development through regular appraisal, personal development planning, and ongoing continuing professional development opportunities.
If you are an innovative, flexible team player, apply today to join a service where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families, while continuing to develop both professionally and personally.
Main duties of the job
You will bring your skills, experience and knowledge, along with a genuine passion for promoting public health. This role involves working as part of a supportive team and building trusting relationships with children, young people and their families.
You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support the physical health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people. You will also play an active role in promoting public health through early intervention.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care
- Building trusting and effective relationships with children, young people and their families
- Supporting the physical health and emotional wellbeing of the children and young people you work with
- Carrying out home visits where required, offering advice on all aspects of health
- Promoting public health through early intervention and preventative approaches
- Maintaining your own professional development and staying up to date with current research-based practice
- Developing a working knowledge and practical understanding of relevant IT systems
Person Specification
Qualifications and professional registration
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin – RSCN / RN Child
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with families and children.
- Experience of delivering public health messages and health promotion
- Knowledge of the public health, education and social care agenda.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good awareness of the role of School Nursing Service.
- Ability to work flexibly and under pressure.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Demonstrate the understanding of team working.
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
- Ability to work within a changing environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with children and young people within school nursing
- Community experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
Desirable
- Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
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).