Job summary
South Tyneside 0-19 Team have an exciting opportunity for a
highly motivated and enthusiastic
SCPHN trained School Nurse, who wants to make a real difference improving
outcomes for children and families. We are looking for candidates who
are highly motivated and possess excellent communication and leadership skills
to join us.
The successful
candidate should be well
organised, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate
effectively with children and young people both in school and within other
education provider settings. You must be committed to working effectively both within
a team and independently and should possess a knowledge of the current trends
and developments within school nursing and the health agenda. We pride
ourselves in being strong partnership workers and the links we have with other
professionals and services
Main duties of the job
Follow policies and procedures of South Tyneside and Sunderland
Foundation NHS Trust
The identification of Health needs within a locality corporate caseload
and deliver appropriate support and care of children and their families.
Responding to health needs assessments by referring to other
professionals & other agencies.
Assess, organise, plan and implement and evaluation of screening
programmes and national health promotion guidelines.
Identify families with safeguarding issues and support these families
through the safeguarding process.
Undertake programmes of care in partnership with parents/carers &
other agencies.
Facilitate health assessments and plan care for children.
Identify children with disabilities and facilitate support and referrals
to maximise developmental potential. Act as a key worker when indicated,
ensuring effective, efficient and appropriate care plans.
Provide accessible support to parents on an individual or group basis.
To include child development, behaviour management, social & environmental
factors that affect health, safety, and public health issues.
Initiate, participate in and evaluate health promotion activities.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work unsupervised as senior school nurse with
caseload responsibility to influence the health and wellbeing of children
and families to improve the life chances and give every child the Best Start in
Life
To be responsible for leading the Healthy Child
Programme and screening through home visiting, clinics and multiagency settings
e.g. Schools and Childrens Centres
To lead on CHAT Health
To work with a wide range of partner agencies to
support children and families in need, looked after children and children where
there are child protection concerns
To be the lead for assessment, early identification and
care planning for vulnerable families, children with additional needs and the
implementation of targeted specialist programmes of care e.g. health &
lifestyle choices, continence and Solihull behaviour management
To lead on and deliver public health sessions in
Educations settings including sexual health, smoking, emotional wellbeing and
other key public health messages
To lead on and deliver Teacher training in Schools
Work in collaboration with local statutory,
voluntary and mainstream services to ensure that children and families can
access other health and support services
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery
of safe, effective and compassionate care
To always work to the NMC Code and own competencies
To supervise and support non-registered staff as
stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation
To work with children, young people and families in
a non judgemental manner in order to promote health outcomes
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work unsupervised as senior school nurse with
caseload responsibility to influence the health and wellbeing of children
and families to improve the life chances and give every child the Best Start in
Life
To be responsible for leading the Healthy Child
Programme and screening through home visiting, clinics and multiagency settings
e.g. Schools and Childrens Centres
To lead on CHAT Health
To work with a wide range of partner agencies to
support children and families in need, looked after children and children where
there are child protection concerns
To be the lead for assessment, early identification and
care planning for vulnerable families, children with additional needs and the
implementation of targeted specialist programmes of care e.g. health &
lifestyle choices, continence and Solihull behaviour management
To lead on and deliver public health sessions in
Educations settings including sexual health, smoking, emotional wellbeing and
other key public health messages
To lead on and deliver Teacher training in Schools
Work in collaboration with local statutory,
voluntary and mainstream services to ensure that children and families can
access other health and support services
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery
of safe, effective and compassionate care
To always work to the NMC Code and own competencies
To supervise and support non-registered staff as
stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation
To work with children, young people and families in
a non judgemental manner in order to promote health outcomes
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse/midwife
- Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner School Nursing
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
- Nurse Prescriber
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage discussions with families and other agencies, write complex and sensitive reports e.g. child protection
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to assess. Plan, implement, supervise and evaluate service delivery
- Able to work effectively with a range of other multiagency professionals to ensure best outcomes for children
- IT skills to enable the production of reports, communicate via email, receive reports/communication
- Able to carry out audit of workload as required
- Resilience, self-awareness, non-judgmental, driven to improve outcomes for children
- Knowledge of current policy, legislation relating to children, families, public health
- Willing to undertake further training related to support role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community setting/public health role /health promotion
- Experience of working in a multiagency way
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Works to agreed standards and protocols
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist clients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Carriage of equipment necessary for role
- Car driver with access to a car.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse/midwife
- Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner School Nursing
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
- Nurse Prescriber
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage discussions with families and other agencies, write complex and sensitive reports e.g. child protection
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to assess. Plan, implement, supervise and evaluate service delivery
- Able to work effectively with a range of other multiagency professionals to ensure best outcomes for children
- IT skills to enable the production of reports, communicate via email, receive reports/communication
- Able to carry out audit of workload as required
- Resilience, self-awareness, non-judgmental, driven to improve outcomes for children
- Knowledge of current policy, legislation relating to children, families, public health
- Willing to undertake further training related to support role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community setting/public health role /health promotion
- Experience of working in a multiagency way
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Works to agreed standards and protocols
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist clients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Carriage of equipment necessary for role
- Car driver with access to a car.
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).
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