Job summary
At the centre of our service are two things: Listening to and advocating for children and young people. If you believe in holistic care, early intervention and health promotion, and that you can contribute to addressing health inequalities experienced by the children and young people in Southwark and Lambeth, then you should join the Guys and St Thomas' (GSTT) Evelina London School Nursing service.
We are looking for qualified nurses who have exemplary clinical skills, expertise and knowledge who have children and young people's health care as their top priority and who are committed to partnership working to deliver an effective School Nurse Service through exhibiting excellence in clinical care.
You will need to have an understanding of young people high impact areas, the Healthy Child Programme and sound knowledge of safeguarding children and young people. Leadership skills and experience of supporting specialist community public health nurses (SCPHN) and junior staff is essential. Work in the community requires an ability to be an autonomous practitioner, in additional to being able to work as a practitioner in multi-disciplinary teams.
Closing Date: 11/02/2024 at Midnight
Interview Date : 26/02/2023
Main duties of the job
- The SCPT will be responsible for the application of theory to practice for SCPHN Students.
- To provide appropriate community based learning for post registration students undertaking the SCPHN qualification to BSc or MSc level.
- To mentor and support all students in their community placement during their academic study.
- To demonstrate clinical expertise and act as a resource to facilitate the development of the profession and the development of a service that meets the health needs of a defined population
- To co-ordinate teaching programmes for students and colleagues and work in conjunction with the HEI providers
- To promote and improve the health and wellbeing of Children, Individuals and Families within a defined population, employing various methods to achieve this aim, such as working with separate family units and working to address the health needs of the larger community.
- To initiate and contribute to strategies designed to promote and improve health and to encourage individuals to take responsibility for their own health, thereby helping to prevent and reduce the effects of Chronic Disease.
- To work collaboratively with all other agencies to Safeguard and promote the welfare of children
- To work in line with GSTT policies and procedures
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation
Working with us you will have access to numerous benefits:
- A mobile device, android phone and personal protection device whilst in practice allowing the service to work more flexibly and staff to achieve a better work/life balance
- A robust safeguarding supervision and managerial supervision framework
- Access to the world class clinicians and services and education and training from the 'Outstanding' Evelina London's Children Hospital
- Access to our HEI partners e.g. Kings College London for Masters level education opportunities
- Annual season ticket loan
- Care First - our excellent employers' benefits service who have extensive resources
We have around 23,500 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full details of duties and responsibilities in the Job Description attached.
- To undertake SCPHN Student assessments, determine the students competence to practice and ensure all necessary reports/assessments are submitted to HEIs.
- Manage the learning environment by encouraging reflective and competent practice to enable appropriate experiences for SCPHN Students.
- Work in partnership to evaluate the SCPHN course and be involved as required in course redesign.
- Critically evaluate own teaching activities and performance as a facilitator and practitioner in order to maintain standards.
- Participate in professional development groups which influence policy and practice development, learning and teaching. To ensure that other staff members i.e. CDWs/NNEBs, Staff Nurses, Health Visitors, School Nurses and other professionals reach acceptable levels of competence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full details of duties and responsibilities in the Job Description attached.
- To undertake SCPHN Student assessments, determine the students competence to practice and ensure all necessary reports/assessments are submitted to HEIs.
- Manage the learning environment by encouraging reflective and competent practice to enable appropriate experiences for SCPHN Students.
- Work in partnership to evaluate the SCPHN course and be involved as required in course redesign.
- Critically evaluate own teaching activities and performance as a facilitator and practitioner in order to maintain standards.
- Participate in professional development groups which influence policy and practice development, learning and teaching. To ensure that other staff members i.e. CDWs/NNEBs, Staff Nurses, Health Visitors, School Nurses and other professionals reach acceptable levels of competence.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Specialist Practitioner qualification: School Nursing
- Mentorship course
- Community Practice Teacher/Nurse Educator qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Masters Level qualification
- Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective care child focused care (post - registration Specialist Practitioner School Nursing)
- Proven evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level
Personal Qualities/Team and collaborative working/Flexibility/Physical Requirements
Essential
- Provide advice and guidance with tact and sensitivity
- Able to teach students in a variety of settings
- Emotional Resilience
- Responsive to change and ideas; adapt to new systems; flexible working pattern
- Ability to independently transport self to address and locations within organisation - Southwark/Lambeth & GSTT
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge
- Ability to undertake health needs assessment and work in partnership with clients Knowledge of Child Protection issues
- Ability to work in a team and delegate appropriately
- Ability to autonomously manage a designated caseload
- Ability to communicate with clarity, effectiveness and empathy, to both clients and colleagues
- Ability to work collaboratively with others across organisational and clinical boundaries
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Specialist Practitioner qualification: School Nursing
- Mentorship course
- Community Practice Teacher/Nurse Educator qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Masters Level qualification
- Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective care child focused care (post - registration Specialist Practitioner School Nursing)
- Proven evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level
Personal Qualities/Team and collaborative working/Flexibility/Physical Requirements
Essential
- Provide advice and guidance with tact and sensitivity
- Able to teach students in a variety of settings
- Emotional Resilience
- Responsive to change and ideas; adapt to new systems; flexible working pattern
- Ability to independently transport self to address and locations within organisation - Southwark/Lambeth & GSTT
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge
- Ability to undertake health needs assessment and work in partnership with clients Knowledge of Child Protection issues
- Ability to work in a team and delegate appropriately
- Ability to autonomously manage a designated caseload
- Ability to communicate with clarity, effectiveness and empathy, to both clients and colleagues
- Ability to work collaboratively with others across organisational and clinical boundaries
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).
