Specialist Community Public Health Nurse School Nurse (5-19)

Job summary
Are you a newly qualified or experienced School Nurse who is passionate about giving children and young people the best possible start in life?

Do you want to work in a transforming service that is committed to increasing and improving the School Nursing offer? Do you seek a fulfilling role where you are valued, and your professional development is supported?

We are searching for enthusiastic and dynamic School Nurses to influence the transformation of the Healthy Child Programme offer in York. We are committed to maintaining the public health nature of the service and focussing on improving health outcomes for children and young people in York.

York is a great place to live and work and is well above the national average in health, wellbeing and happiness. However, we know that isnt the case for everybody and that is where our 0-19 Healthy Child Service comes in.

The City of York Council want to make a real difference and are passionate about putting the health back into School Nursing. Rated Good by CQC, working as a School Nurse in York offers a great opportunity to be pro-active in the delivery of the Healthy Child programme whilst providing a high-quality service to clients.

Main duties of the job
As part of the Healthy Child Service team, you will be working alongside a range of partners providing support to children, young people and families across the Family Hub Network. The roles are based in Family Hubs across the city and there may be the opportunity for some home/hybrid working. We provide all of our contacts with children and families in person and encourage office presence to support team morale.

Not only do we offer excellent support, training and development opportunities but also corporate membership with SAPHNA, a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings, Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution.

If you are an innovative and forward looking School Nurse with a passion for delivering good outcomes and ready to make a real difference please click apply, we would love to receive your application.

About us
From our offices in West Offices and Hazel Court, and with partners, City of York Council serves over 200,000 residents in and around York.

Local communities depend on the statutory services we deliver and our people are proud to keep York clean, safe, productive and resilient.

A strong council can also be an empowering force - transforming lives, communities and generations. We deliver lots of important but little-known services that are making a big difference to those who need them.

Every year at the council:
7,036 adults receive social care
77,000 people served in the customer centre
260,000 enquiries resolved over the phone
3,000 planning applications
5.5m tonnes of waste collected
1.2m metres of high verges cut
8,000 council properties managed
8,000 businesses supported
200,000 residents served
220 children looked after

Details
Date posted: 21 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £38,212 to £42,849 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: F0094-PHTH005821
Job locations: West Offices, Station Rise, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6GA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse, will work closely with the SCPHN Health Visitors to lead the delivery of the 5-19 Healthy Child Service within the Local Area Team (LAT), under the leadership of the Healthy Child Service Manager, working collaboratively and with partner agencies to deliver a holistic service which promotes healthy living and provides advice and support about health issues for school aged children. The work of the service is based on proven public health evidence and will be directed by priorities identified through the local Joint Strategic Needs Assessment.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of clinical audit

Desirable

• N/A

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife on part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register
• Hold part 3 NMC registration (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse)

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).