SCPHN School Nurse - Band 6

Job responsibilities

Working with the team lead they will develop appropriate databases, contribute to reports as necessary, report any issues/concerns that may arise, and make sure that the service meets all targets in the service specification.

Works in partnership with the local Health Visiting service to ensure seamless care as the child progresses from the early years into school.

Adheres to and works within local and national child safeguarding policies in the prevention and early detection of abuse in all age groups.

Develops accurate factual reports, and attends case conferences, and other multi-professional meetings as required for identified children and their families.

Meets with all identified children at least once a term, and refers/signposts to other professionals/ services if identified.

Works in partnership with primary care, ensuring that where appropriate, the relevant GP practice is notified of CYP health concerns, to secure an integrated system of care that safeguards them.

Works in partnership with other key stakeholders to promote the welfare and safety of CYP.

E.g. contributing to keeping CYP safe from the dangers of radicalization and extremism and promoting safe practices and a culture of safety, including e-safety.

Offers strategic support to schools in order to contribute to reducing the number of children who enter the safeguarding system through preventative work.

Works in liaison with identified school staff to contribute to the delivery of health improvement, promotion, and preventative approaches through signposting to other healthcare professionals/ services and available resources, and support staff with appropriate training.

Promotes emotional well-being through the school-aged years working alongside children and young people to support those with emotional and mental health difficulties and referring to CAMHS where appropriate.

Has knowledge of other available resources to support emotional and mental well-being e.g. online, training packages.

Work in partnership with primary and secondary care colleagues to support children and young people with long-term conditions or complex needs, signposting and referring school staff to appropriate support and facilitating correct management of health conditions to ensure hospital admissions are kept to a minimum.

Works with the senior management team to develop a comprehensive Action Plan for the school which includes all policies, procedures, and guidelines, as an overview of SEN, safeguarding, and pastoral and medical needs together.

Ensures services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner adapting the service provision accordingly to promote equal access to services eg use of interpreters, and flexibility of appointments offered.

Works to and maintains school nursing standards as agreed by Bromley Healthcare, informing the Service Lead when agreed standards cannot be met.

Develops and maintains professional links with similar services in other areas in order to share information and inform best practices.

Attends regular team meetings to promote effective communication and team, leads by example promoting best practices and high standards at all times.

Works with the Team Lead to ensure that all policies, procedures, and guidelines are monitored and review service delivery to ensure the service meets both national and local requirements.

Ensures that all incidents are reported appropriately using Datix and that the Team Lead is informed of these at all times.

Manages skill mix staff effectively, addressing issues such as poor performance and informing the Service lead of these issues in a timely fashion.

Participates in the orientation and induction of new staff, promoting good interpersonal relationships within the team.

Acts as a mentor in the education and training of pre and post-registration students. Facilitates other students as required. Acts as a preceptor for newly qualified nurses/ specialist practitioners in the School Nursing Service

Acts as a resource for skill mix staff offering guidance, support, and supervision.

Identifies own learning needs and that of skill mix staff within the team.

Remains up to date with current professional issues e.g. by attending professional forums, reading professional journals etc.

Please see the attached JD and job spec.

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN / RSCN
• Specialist Practitioner Qualification in School Nursing (degree/diploma/certificate)

Desirable

• Mentor preparation, ENB 998 or equivalent
• Evidence of further professional learning
• Sound knowledge to current issues and legislation relating to children

Professional Registration

Essential

• Current NMC

Training

Essential

• Resuscitation Anaphylaxis / BLS
• Child safeguarding

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to work with children of all ages
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to work in a multi- agency setting
• Car driver with use of a car for work purposes - clean UK driving license.

Desirable

• Understanding of service performance and outcomes
• Knowledge of managing change

IT Skills

Essential

• Computer literate

Desirable

• Emis

Experience

Essential

• Working within a school health team
• Experience of delivering health promotion and its importance in promoting healthy lifestyles
• Children's safeguarding

Desirable

• Experience of supervising/ appraising staff, students and working with the clinical governance framework

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).