Job summary
This new and innovative role for the School Nursing Associate will be a key player within Thurrock Healthy Families 5-19 service in delivering a range of public health promotion activities and approaches within a school and community setting, delivered in a way that will have a positive impact upon the physical, emotional, sexual, social health and wellbeing of children, young people and families. the appointed applicant must be hold the Nursery Nurse or Nurse Associate qualification or have experience working within this environment
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for completing referrals that have been triaged by a registered nurse.
To complete statistical and other returns as requested e.g. referrals to internal and external agencies
To take a proactive role in health education and promotion including designing/sourcing and updating of resources including for social media platforms.
To have an awareness of any risk management issues and report onwards as appropriate
To work with the school health team to complete all aspects of screening for reception and year 6 and other year groups if required.
To support the lead and coordinate the development and delivery of the weight management programmes.
To be responsible for the uptake/delivery of the healthy child programme for children who are home schooled, NEET and EOTAS
To update/complete all health questionnaires, to triage, follow-up, complete any outcomes, retaining any data/statistics required.
Promotional emails for health questionnaires to be updated on social media and sent to all schools
To proactively assist in meeting the contractual requirements of the service specification and meeting the public health outcomes (KPI's) outlined in the contract.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,258 to a maximum of £2,122 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB or CACHE Diploma (level 3) in child care or BTEC Diploma in child care or NVQ (level 3) in child care
- Nurse Associate Qualification
- NVQ level 2/3 in Numeracy and literacy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with additional needs
- Evidence of working within healthcare setting 2 yrs community experience
- Community exoerience
Knowledge
Essential
- knowledge of delivering health promotion/lifestyle activities
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills Ability to work alone and use initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB or CACHE Diploma (level 3) in child care or BTEC Diploma in child care or NVQ (level 3) in child care
- Nurse Associate Qualification
- NVQ level 2/3 in Numeracy and literacy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with additional needs
- Evidence of working within healthcare setting 2 yrs community experience
- Community exoerience
Knowledge
Essential
- knowledge of delivering health promotion/lifestyle activities
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills Ability to work alone and use initiative
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).
