Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – School Nursing(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Role Overview
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) to join our dedicated 5–19 years team. This is a unique opportunity to influence the health and wellbeing of children and young people across the Bradford community.
In this role, you will lead operational and strategic aspects of a defined caseload, ensuring services are delivered in line with the Healthy Child Programme. You will act as a role model, supporting junior colleagues, implementing service improvements, and fostering partnerships with other agencies to provide the best possible care for children and families.
We are looking for candidates with energy, enthusiasm, and strong professional skills who are ready to drive service transformation and champion innovative approaches to child and adolescent health.
Key Responsibilities
As a Specialist School Nurse, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to school-aged children across Bradford and Airedale.
- Lead and contribute to the development of a district-wide school nursing service.
- Manage your own caseload, providing expert advice, support, and guidance to junior colleagues.
- Support, supervise, and challenge practice to maintain safe, high-quality services.
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare, education, and social care agencies to promote health and wellbeing.
- Participate in service evaluation and contribute to research-informed practice.
Qualifications & Registration
Essential:
- Registered Nurse (1st level) or Registered Midwife
- Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner (School Nursing) qualification (Certificate / Diploma / Degree)
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and training
Desirable:
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice
- Counselling, family planning, or child/adolescent mental health qualifications
- Experience as a Registered Sick Children’s Nurse (RSCN)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential:
- Safeguarding children and interagency working experience
- Awareness of research-informed practice
- Understanding of health needs assessments and school profiling
- Knowledge of child protection policy and current health, education, and social care frameworks
Desirable:
- Previous experience in school nursing
- Experience managing or immunising children
- Tier 1 mental health assessments/interventions
Skills & Attributes
Essential:
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Strong teamwork, motivation, and reliability
- Ability to listen to, value, and incorporate the opinions of others
- Adaptability in dynamic, multi-agency environments
Desirable:
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Leadership or line management experience
Working Environment & Benefits
We offer flexible working options to support work–life balance, along with:
- Competitive mileage reimbursement for >3,500 miles per year
- Health and wellbeing support packages
- Learning and development opportunities, internal and external
- Participation in sustainability and Green Plan initiatives
- Recognition as an Armed Forces-supportive employer (Bronze Award)
Right to Work & Visa Sponsorship
Applicants who require a visa to work in the UK may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route for registered healthcare roles. Maintaining the legal right to work in the UK is a requirement throughout employment.
Useful UK government resources:
- Skilled Worker visa overview
- Health and Care Worker visa guidance
- Visa document requirements
- Professional registration information for nurses
- Criminal record checks for overseas applicants
Background Checks
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to work with children and young people.
Application Timeline
- Closing Date: 18 March 2026
- Shortlisting: 9 March 2026
- Interviews: 18 March 2026
The Trust may close applications early if sufficient interest is received.
