Expert Advisory Group
The expert advisory group (EAG) is a group of appointed practitioners who volunteer to provide a voice from practice to help SAPHNA to reflect the views of its members.
The role of EAG members includes:
- Bring insight into school and public health nursing practice priorities.
- Provide expert professional advice and guidance.
- Support quality assurance and quality improvement of SAPHNA resources through peer review on areas of interest and/or expertise.
- Bring new ideas, suggestions for innovative and constructive challenge.
- Promote membership of SAPHNA
- Represent SAPHNA at external events and publicity opportunities as relevant according to expertise.
The group consists of school nurses, or other members of school nursing teams or working in a field related to public health who are appointed to the EAG via an application process. Members must be able demonstrate, via the application process, current personal and professional development, and commitment to the progression of school and public health nursing. Find out more about our current EAG members Our team | SAPHNA – School And Public Health Nurses Association
EAG membership is a term of 2-years and each members commits to 30 hours of volunteering each year, in return there are many benefits to volunteering for SAPHNA. Here is what our EAG members say:
“Has allowed me to make a significant difference in children’s and young people’s lives and the SCPHN workforce, contributing to health and well-being outcomes outside of education”.
“Increased networking opportunities and practice connections, fostering a continued sense of belonging and purpose in SCPHN practice”.
“Learning with and from colleagues has provided opportunities for continued personal and professional development”.
“I feel supported, valued and appreciated for my efforts, ideas and expertise”.
“I have enjoyed working with other SAPHNA members learning from their expertise and sharing my own knowledge. More importantly I have enjoyed raising the profile of school nursing”.
“Raising awareness of SN role, great support for guidance and learning”.
“SAPHNA aligns with my passion to keep children and young people’s rights at the heart of practice and as a supportive organisation strives to increase school nursing evidence-based practice”.
Current Vacancies
We are recruiting to our Expert Advisory Group (EAG). We are looking for school and public health nurses and members of their skill mix team or those working in a field related to public health practice, for example safeguarding to join our expert advisory group. The successful applicant will be a team player, enthusiastic and committed to developing excellence in school and public health nursing practice. As a volunteer you will join an established group of expert advisors and benefit from joining a network of like-minded public health professionals.
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers, and trustees and those hoping to join us. We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us achieve our vision. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. As an organisation that represents school and public health nurses across the UK, we welcome applicants from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales.
To submit an application please complete the EAG Application form.
We encourage EAG members to gain support from their employer. It is not necessary to do this if you can fulfil the commitment of 30 hours of volunteering each year in your own time. If you employer is willing to support then please ask them to complete the EAG Employers Agreement.
