Location
London Borough of Sutton

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£50,085 per annum

About the Role
The Specialist Practitioner School Nurse will work closely with the Head of Service to deliver the strategic vision for children’s services across the Borough. This role promotes interagency collaboration between Health and Local Authority services to achieve the best outcomes for children in Sutton. The post holder will be the principal point of contact for allocated schools, developing and delivering cooperative working arrangements that support health outcomes for children and young people. They will facilitate partnership working across schools and other organisations, delivering the Healthy Child Programme to state maintained and academy schools within the Borough. The role involves early identification of health needs and interventions to maximise children's potential, empowering pupils, families, and school staff to take responsibility for health individually and as a community. Ensuring timely support and interventions for vulnerable children is a key responsibility.

About the Borough
The London Borough of Sutton is located less than 30 minutes by train from Central London with excellent transport links. Sutton offers award-winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing, and excellent schools. It is home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research, and is developing the London Cancer Hub, a world-leading life-science district specialising in cancer research and treatment. Sutton is committed to investing in the health, wellbeing, and education of its residents, fostering a vibrant community and economic growth. The Council plays a key role in the South London Partnership, focusing on strategic growth, regeneration, and investment to make Sutton a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

About the Service and Team
The post holder will be employed by the London Borough of Sutton but will work as part of the Sutton Health and Care Alliance (SHC). SHC is a partnership of local health and care providers including the Council, Epsom and St Helier’s NHS Trust, South West London and St Georges MH Trust, and the GP Federation. The Alliance delivers innovative, joined-up health and social care services for Sutton residents.

Our Offer to You
We provide a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment to help you grow and develop your career and skills. We encourage innovation and value your ideas. Benefits include generous annual leave (26-32 days plus bank holidays, pro-rata if part-time), enhanced family leave, two volunteering days per year, flexible working arrangements, access to learning and development courses, discounts at local shops and leisure centres, interest-free season ticket loans, Local Government Pension Scheme, bicycle loan and cycle to work schemes, electric vehicle leasing, and confidential health and wellbeing support.

Experience
Experience working within children’s health services or school nursing is desirable. Proven ability to work collaboratively with schools and partner organisations to improve health outcomes for children and young people.

About you
Committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with pupils, families, school staff, and partner agencies. Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team. Enthusiastic about delivering innovative and joined-up care services.

Qualifications
Registered Nurse with relevant specialist qualifications in school nursing or community children’s nursing. Evidence of continuous professional development and commitment to maintaining professional standards.