Job summary
We have the opportunity for 2 trained children's or learning disability nurses to join our special schools nursing team for Solihull. One of our posts if for a permanent 22.5 hrs per week term time only role and the other a 9 month fixed term 30hrs per week term time only role. This is a great opportunity for personal and professional development, to extend knowledge and skills of working with children with complex physical and learning needs. You will work as part of the team to assess the health needs of school aged children and young people with additional health needs and learning disability; promoting healthy lifestyles through effective health education programmes and contributing to wider public health agenda in partnership with key agencies and professionals. You will learn how to complete specialist nursing assessments, plan care and implement interventions to promote the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families with complex health needs. We work as integral members of the Multi-disciplinary Team maintaining responsibility for a named caseload of children and young people supporting their physical, emotional, well-being and safeguarding needs.
Main duties of the job
Our ideal candidates will be able to organise themselves and daily tasks to deliver effective and efficient care. We support primary/secondary aged children & young people, assess the health needs of the school community and meet those needs through multi-agency working, provision of health promotion activities, staff training, liaison with parents/carers and referrals to appropriate agencies. Our staff formulate care plans in partnership with families and in liaison with members of the wider multidisciplinary team regarding medical conditions and emergency treatment. They promote public health principles in schools and the local community through effective partnership working, policy development and curriculum planning. Staff are expected to : participate in and support the provision of 'drop in' sessions within schools for children and parents; follow Trust and NMC guidance on confidentiality at all times; contribute to education review meetings; contribute to Education and Health Care Plans and at all times promote inclusion for children with learning disabilities and complex needs. We encourage nursing students across all community areas and all staff should be able to confidently, competently and compassionately support students in this area. If you are looking for job satisfaction and great team spirit then please do apply. It is essential that you are able to drive/have access to your own vehicle on a daily basis for community visits and travel between schools.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Current registration with NMC - RSCN/RN Child Branch, Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities.
- * Prepared to undertake relevant training e.g. public health, sexual health, counselling skills.
- * Evidence of professional development and relevant study.
Desirable
- * Teaching & Assessors Qualification.
- * Evidence of professional development including sexual health, health promotion, public health or mental health.
- * Relevant experience with children and families who have complex health needs.
Experience
Essential
- * Experience of working with children & young people in health or education settings.
- * Experience of multi-agency working.
- * Awareness of safeguarding issues.
- * Awareness of national issues/strategies affecting children & young people.
- * Evidence of continued professional development.
- * Understanding of confidentiality & accountability.
Desirable
- * Experience of working with children and young people with additional needs.
- * Experience of working with children and young people in a Community setting.
- * Experience of delivering health education programs.
- * Knowledge of School Nurse role and the wider public health agenda.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- * Effective communication skills.
- * Team player.
- * Ability to make decisions and prioritise workload.
- * Adaptable.
- * Caseload management.
- * Delegation skills.
- * Good time management skills.
- * Innovative, enthusiastic and resourceful
- * Professional appearance.
- * Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances.
- * Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- * Caring and approachable.
- * Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others.
- * Flexible, Reliable and Punctual.
- * Willingness to work a range of shift patterns to cover service requirements
- * Ability to drive and have access to car for work purposes.
Desirable
- * Specific transferable skills e.g. counselling skills.
- * Leadership skills.*
- * Able to utilize IT skills to document events on a day to day basis. To use these skills to make learning books/PECs for children and young people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Current registration with NMC - RSCN/RN Child Branch, Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities.
- * Prepared to undertake relevant training e.g. public health, sexual health, counselling skills.
- * Evidence of professional development and relevant study.
Desirable
- * Teaching & Assessors Qualification.
- * Evidence of professional development including sexual health, health promotion, public health or mental health.
- * Relevant experience with children and families who have complex health needs.
Experience
Essential
- * Experience of working with children & young people in health or education settings.
- * Experience of multi-agency working.
- * Awareness of safeguarding issues.
- * Awareness of national issues/strategies affecting children & young people.
- * Evidence of continued professional development.
- * Understanding of confidentiality & accountability.
Desirable
- * Experience of working with children and young people with additional needs.
- * Experience of working with children and young people in a Community setting.
- * Experience of delivering health education programs.
- * Knowledge of School Nurse role and the wider public health agenda.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- * Effective communication skills.
- * Team player.
- * Ability to make decisions and prioritise workload.
- * Adaptable.
- * Caseload management.
- * Delegation skills.
- * Good time management skills.
- * Innovative, enthusiastic and resourceful
- * Professional appearance.
- * Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances.
- * Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- * Caring and approachable.
- * Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others.
- * Flexible, Reliable and Punctual.
- * Willingness to work a range of shift patterns to cover service requirements
- * Ability to drive and have access to car for work purposes.
Desirable
- * Specific transferable skills e.g. counselling skills.
- * Leadership skills.*
- * Able to utilize IT skills to document events on a day to day basis. To use these skills to make learning books/PECs for children and young people.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Children’s Community Nursing
Third Floor, Friars Gate, 1011 Stratford Road
Solihull
West Midlands
B90 4BN
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
