Sunderland School Health Screener

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

''No matter which role you join us in at #teamHDFT you will receive a warm and friendly welcome."

Our innovative and passionate Growing Healthy team in Sunderland 0-19 Service would like to invite your application to join them. We are seeking to recruit an individual to join the team in Screening and in Health Promotion within schools in Sunderland.

The Post holder will support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, and have a key responsibility in undertaking the school health screening and surveillance programme, growth (National Child Measurement Programme), and Audiology screening where this is within the contract. They will play an integral part in supporting the delivery of Key Performance Indicators in relation to screening.

The post holder will work within the 0-19 (25) Integrated Delivery Team to promote the health and wellbeing of school age children so they are able to reach their full potential and not be disadvantaged through ill health.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under the direction and supervision of the Specialist Public Health Practitioner.(SCPHN/Staff Nurse/ Family Health Nurse) Making Every Contact Count to enable the opportunistic delivery of consistent and concise healthy lifestyle information.Apply the principles of the Solihull approach in all work undertaken with children, young people and families.Apply the Best Start in Life principles where applicable.Undertake the vision and growth screening of children as per national guidance for school age screening and NCMP programmes.Support children through the process and liaise with parents when appropriate Refer on to specialist service in accordance with clinical pathways.Enter the data results onto the computer child health system asrequired.Report to Specialist Public Health Practitioner any irregularities detected or observed from screening and surveillance.

About us

HDFT are committed to providing a high quality, safe and effective service. Directed by the values and behaviours expected by HDFT, this interesting and varied role would be suitable for those who have experience of working with children and families in a community setting.

Access to personal transport is essential.

Date posted

11 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Term time hours

Reference number

421-CCS-0704R

Job locations

Unit 7 Camberwell Way

Doxford Park

Sunderland

SR3 3XN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification and contact Victoria Watson or Rachael Holland on 03000 031 552 if you would like further details

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification and contact Victoria Watson or Rachael Holland on 03000 031 552 if you would like further details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and commitment.
Computer literacy.

Desirable

Experience of working in teams in the provision of health services to children, young people and families.
Experience of promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of children.
SystmOne experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and commitment.
Computer literacy.

Desirable

Experience of working in teams in the provision of health services to children, young people and families.
Experience of promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of children.
SystmOne experience.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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