Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

School Nurse

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Job summary

School Nurse (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse) (0-19 Public Health Nursing Service)

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and flexible Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SN) who enjoys the challenge of working with children and young people.

You will work from a variety of settings including schools, partner agencies and homes working flexibly and creatively to best engage and meet the diverse health needs of the 0-19 population.

You will lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009) within the locality and provide professional leadership to a skill mix team to enable the efficient and effective delivery of the commissioned service.

Able to demonstrate clinical expertise and governance in all aspects of safeguarding children whilst being supported by robust organisational supervision, guidelines and policies.

Some of our great innovations include the introduction of ChatHealth, our 0-19 Text Message Advice Service for parents and ChatHealth for young people aged 11-19, and the emotional health and wellbeing pathway for school aged children. We have also introduced video appointments to offer an alternative method to meet with our families and young people as well as delivering virtual webinars and workshops.

You must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification (School Nursing) with NMC registration.

Due to the nature of the post it is expected that you will have access to a car, a full driving licence and insurance for business use.

Main duties of the job

The primary role of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) is to lead delivery of the commissioned elements of the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009) including the 0-19 (Health Visiting and School Nursing) High Impact Areas.

The role includes providing clinical leadership and management support to Community Staff Nurses, Community Nursery Nurses, School Nurse Assistants and Administrative Support staff to support the delivery of a quality 0-19 public health service

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.

- We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

- Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.

- We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts.

While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Details

Date posted

22 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-SS-4209

Job locations

Parklands House

London Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 4AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse and/or Midwife
  • BSc/PGDip\Hons Public Health Specialist Practitioner (School Nursing) or equivalent (NMC Registered Part 3)
  • Full UK Driving Licence (and access to a car)

Desirable

  • Dual field registration (HV/SN)
  • Child Branch Registration or similar qualification
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Evidence of ongoing learning & professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of and Delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009).
  • Experience of clinical audit and risk assessments.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Public Health and Health Promotion
  • Clinical governance frame work and CQC
  • Ability to work in partnership with CYP, families and colleagues in a range of health settings
  • Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies.
  • Experience of appraisal and staff development.
  • Experience of effective time management.
  • Experience of mentoring students
  • Effective negotiating and influencing skills.
  • Proven skills in leading, managing and developing teams

Desirable

  • Experience of staff conflict resolution and operational planning.
  • Managing skill mix teams.
  • Baby Friendly Initiative (or equivalent) Breastfeeding Management Training in accordance with Level 1 Service Delivery/ universal service
  • Facilitation of Clinical supervision sessions
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse and/or Midwife
  • BSc/PGDip\Hons Public Health Specialist Practitioner (School Nursing) or equivalent (NMC Registered Part 3)
  • Full UK Driving Licence (and access to a car)

Desirable

  • Dual field registration (HV/SN)
  • Child Branch Registration or similar qualification
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Evidence of ongoing learning & professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of and Delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009).
  • Experience of clinical audit and risk assessments.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Public Health and Health Promotion
  • Clinical governance frame work and CQC
  • Ability to work in partnership with CYP, families and colleagues in a range of health settings
  • Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies.
  • Experience of appraisal and staff development.
  • Experience of effective time management.
  • Experience of mentoring students
  • Effective negotiating and influencing skills.
  • Proven skills in leading, managing and developing teams

Desirable

  • Experience of staff conflict resolution and operational planning.
  • Managing skill mix teams.
  • Baby Friendly Initiative (or equivalent) Breastfeeding Management Training in accordance with Level 1 Service Delivery/ universal service
  • Facilitation of Clinical supervision sessions

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).

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.

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

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parklands House

London Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 4AP


Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parklands House

London Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 4AP


Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Sarah Kenny

Sarah.Kenny@southernhealth.nhs.uk

02382313280

Details

Date posted

22 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-SS-4209

Job locations

Parklands House

London Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 4AP


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