Specialist Practitioner School Nurse

The post holder will work with the Head of Service to deliver the strategic vision for children’s services in the Borough, promoting interagency working between Health and Local Authority services to achieve the best outcomes for children in Sutton. Key Tasks To be the principal point of contact for allocated schools in the area To develop and deliver cooperative working arrangements with schools that support health outcomes for children, young people and facilitate partnership working across schools and other partner organisations. To deliver the Healthy Child Programme to the schools in state maintained and schools with academy status in the London Borough of Sutton To facilitate early identification of health needs and interventions for children to maximise their potential. To empower pupils, their families and staff to take responsibility for health as individuals and as a school community. To ensure all vulnerable children are identified and appropriate support and interventions provided in a timely way.