School Staff Nurse

Do you want to use your nursing skills to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the Tower Hamlets community?

We are looking for a School Staff Nurse to join our amazing Enhanced Public Health Nursing Service in Tower Hamlets. This is a varied role where you will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, working with children, young people and families aged 5 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs.

Your work will cover a wide range of health needs including physical and emotional wellbeing, sexual health, substance use, healthy lifestyles and long-term conditions. You will provide assessments, brief interventions and proactive public health initiatives, as well as contributing to safeguarding and early help processes.

The role is diverse and community focused. You may find yourself supporting children in schools, delivering smoking cessation, pregnancy or STI testing, sexual health advice, or health education sessions, and working closely with families and professionals across education, social care and health services.

This is your opportunity to make a direct and lasting difference to children and families in Tower Hamlets, helping them access the care, advice and support they need to live healthier and happier lives.

Are you the kind of nurse who sees more than symptoms? Someone who wants to understand the whole child, the young person, their family and their world, and help them feel healthier, safer and more supported?                

We are looking for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A recognised RN qualification (Child branch or RSCN desirable)
• Experience of working with children, young people and families
• Skills in delivering interventions one to one or in groups
• Experience of managing a caseload in a community or team setting
• Strong skills in communication, empathy and building relationships
• The ability to work flexibly, prioritise and adapt to changing needs

It would be great if you also bring experience in public health or school nursing, but above all we are looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and values led.

If you are ready to use your nursing skills to empower children and families and support them to live healthier lives, we would love to hear from you.

Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.

All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.

We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)
• Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
• Enhanced sick pay
• Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
• Annual performance/salary review

Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!