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Bromley Healthcare
About
Bromley Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of community health services running services in Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich, Croydon, and Lewisham.
They put clinicians in the driving seat taking the best that the NHS has to offer, removing the bureaucracy and focusing on high-quality healthcare.
Source = www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk
Contact
- Address
- Central Court
- 1 Knoll Rise
- Orpington
- Kent
- BR6 0JA
- Contact Number
- 020 8315 8880
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SCPHN School Nurse - Band 6
Accepting applications until: 16-Sep-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 16-Sep-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Caritas House
- Address
- Tregory road
- Town
- Orpington
- Postcode
- BR6 9XA
- Major / Minor Region
- Kent
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
Salary
- Salary
- £45,953 - £54,254 Inc HCAS Per annum Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Children and Young People
- Interview date
- 28/09/2026
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.
Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.
Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.
Job overview
SCPHN School Nurse - Band 6
Full and Part time hours available
£45,953 - £54,254 Inc HCAS Per annum Pro rata
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced SCPHN school nurses to join the Bromley 0-19 service. We are looking for dynamic, confident and compassionate nurses to join the well-established team within the Bromley borough. The service is approaching a period of exciting change and innovation, and the post holder would have the opportunity to help influence and transform the service offer available to children, young people and their families.
The post-holder will be the named School Nurse for schools within the area. This role will incorporate a supervisory role for staff nurses working within the school nursing service.
The post holder will work as a member of the School Nursing Service and will work with schools, families, and the wider community to improve the health of school-aged children identifying the more vulnerable, and developing clear referral pathways so that all children and young people can reach their full potential.
This will be achieved by delivering the requirements from the service specification. They will work closely with the identified leader in each school providing expert information, guidance, and assessments as required.
Proposed interview date 28th September 2026
Advert
As a highly motivated and dynamic school nurse, you will play a leading role in shaping our services as we are committed to meeting the health needs of children and young people through the delivery of the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme.
The school nurse will deliver high-quality evidence-based skilled nursing care within the schools of Bromley. You will be responsible for a defined caseload of secondary schools, and supporting junior staff with the management of primary schools. Applicants must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification in School Nursing, and have post-graduate experience of working within a School Nursing team.
Adheres to the NMC Code and maintains own professional requirements in line with revalidation procedure.
Participates actively in continuing education programs and accepts responsibility for professional and self-development.
Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people, and adults.
Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Working with the team lead, the post holder will develop appropriate databases, contribute to reports as necessary, report any issues/concerns that may arise, and make sure that the service meets all targets in the service specification.
Successful candidates will work in partnership with the local Health Visiting teams to ensure seamless care as children progress from early years into school.
Successful candidates will adhere to and work within local and national child safeguarding policies in the prevention and early detection of abuse in all age groups.
Successful candidates will:
- Develop accurate factual reports and attend case conferences, and other multi-professional meetings as required, for identified children and their families.
- Meet with all identified children at least once a term and refer/signpost to other professionals/ services if identified.
- Work in partnership with primary care, ensuring that where appropriate, the relevant GP practice is notified of CYP health concerns, to secure an integrated system of care that safeguards them.
- Work in partnership with other key stakeholders to promote the welfare and safety of children and young people
- Contribute to keeping children and young people safe from the dangers of radicalization and extremism and promoting safe practices and a culture of safety, including e-safety.
- Offer strategic support to schools in order to contribute to reducing the number of children who enter the safeguarding system through preventative work.
- Work in partnership with identified school staff to contribute to the delivery of health improvement, promotion, and preventative approaches through signposting to other healthcare professionals/ services and available resources, and support staff with appropriate training.
- Promote emotional well-being through the school-aged years working alongside children and young people to support those with emotional and mental health difficulties and referring to CAMHS where appropriate.
- Have knowledge of other available resources to support emotional and mental well-being e.g. online, training packages.
- Work in partnership with primary and secondary care colleagues to support children and young people with long-term conditions or complex needs, signposting and referring school staff to appropriate support and facilitating correct management of health conditions to ensure hospital admissions are kept to a minimum.
- Work with the senior management team to develop a comprehensive Action Plan for the school which includes all policies, procedures, and guidelines, as an overview of SEN, safeguarding, and pastoral and medical needs together.
- Ensure that services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner adapting the service provision accordingly to promote equal access to services through the use of interpreters, and flexibility of appointments offered.
- Work to and maintain school nursing standards as agreed by Bromley Healthcare, informing the Service Lead when agreed standards cannot be met.
- Develop and maintain professional links with similar services in other areas in order to share information and inform best practices.
- Attend regular team meetings to promote effective communication and team and will lead by example promoting best practices and high standards at all times.
- Work with the Team Leader to ensure that all policies, procedures, and guidelines are monitored and review service delivery to ensure the service meets both national and local requirements.
- Ensure that all incidents are reported appropriately using Bromley Healthcare's Incident reporting system and ensure that the Team Leader is informed of incidents affecting patient safety and experience.
- Support colleagues effectively and compassionately as part of the wider skill-mix team
- Participate in the orientation and induction of new staff, promoting good interpersonal relationships within the team.
- Act as a mentor in the education and training of pre and post-registration students. Act as a preceptor for newly qualified nurses'/ specialist practitioners in the School Nursing Service
- Act as a resource for skill mix staff offering guidance, support, and supervision.
- Identify own learning needs and that of skill mix staff within the team.
- Remain up to date with evidence-based practice, published research, and participate in regular CPD
We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.
To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel.
Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.
At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.
We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.
We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:
- Remote working
- Compressed hours
- Part-time
- Job shares
We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.
We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a three-month probationary period.
Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.
Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.
Important Reminders:
- Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.
- When providing employment reference details, please ensure you provide accurate work-related email addresses so references can be promptly sought when progressing your application. Your referees must be individuals known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.
- All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.
- The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.
- Bromley Healthcare reserve the right to close adverts earlier than first published.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse - Degree or Diploma
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Qualification in School Nursing (BSc or PgDip)
Desirable criteria
- Practice Assessor qualification
- Evidence of further professional learning relating to Children's public health nursing
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- Current NMC registration
Training
Essential criteria
- Experience in delivering Asthma / Anaphylaxis / Basic Life Support training
- Child safeguarding Level 3 training
Desirable criteria
- Leadership course / qualification
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work with children of all ages
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to work in a multi- agency setting
- Car driver with use of a car for work purposes – clean UK driving license.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing needs
- Excellent organisational skills for self and others
- Presentation skills
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of service performance and outcomes
- Knowledge of managing change
IT Skills
Essential criteria
- Computer Literate
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages
Desirable criteria
- Experience of using EMIS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience of working within a School Nursing team
- Recent experience of delivering health promotion and its importance in promoting healthy lifestyles
- Experience of safeguarding children and young people
- Sound knowledge of current issues and legislation relating to children
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supervising/ appraising staff, students and working with the clinical governance framework
- Leadership experience
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Motivated to provide a high standard of care
- High professionalism and interpersonal skills
- Car driver with use of a car for work purposes
- Committed to the 6 C's
- Flexible approach to meeting service & client needs
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Herneman
- Job title
- Service Lead Bromley 0-19
- Email address
- [email protected]
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