Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative School Nurse to join our growing Healthy 0-19 Team.
The role will include advice and liaison with professionals to support children and young people, including but not limited to, those not in education, SEND, children in care, children seeking Asylum, at risk of offending or requiring support around substances or sexual health. .
We are looking for a School Nurse who wants to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families and has experience in working in an integrated arena to support best outcomes for health and wellbeing .
Main duties of the job
As a vulnerable young persons nurse you will provide professional leadership and direction to a skill mix team to enable the efficient and effective delivery of the 0-19 Service.
You will facilitate and deliver a range of assessments, brief interventions and proactive public health initiatives, working both independently and as part of a multi-agency team around the family. Safeguarding will be an integral aspect of the role.
You will be responsible for providing health advisory support to YOS and YDAP and ensure support to the wider 0-19 Public Health Service in developing strength based techniques.
Support the wider 0-19 Public Health Service in understanding opportunities to intervene early with children and young people who may develop offending behaviors, substance misuse and other risk taking behaviours.
You will be an NMC registered nurse who holds a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) qualification. You will have caseload management experience, along with previous experience of mentoring staff and/or supporting them through preceptorship.
You will possess strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to delegate and supervise staff, as well as the ability to recognise and escalate risk and contribute to control measures.
You must possess a full UK driving license and have access to your own transport.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trustdoes notoffer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with parents and children to promote the physical, intellectual and social development of school children, particularly those who are disadvantaged, to ensure that they are ready to thrive when they get to school. Complete a comprehensive assess of the heath needs of clients, families and communities and facilitate the mobilisation of appropriate resources to meet identified needs.
Hold a caseload of families with school children and be responsible for effective caseload / workload management, providing specialist evidence based advice, information and support to the population served, team members and relevant agencies
Deliver the Healthy Child Programme to all school children and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with parents and children to promote the physical, intellectual and social development of school children, particularly those who are disadvantaged, to ensure that they are ready to thrive when they get to school. Complete a comprehensive assess of the heath needs of clients, families and communities and facilitate the mobilisation of appropriate resources to meet identified needs.
Hold a caseload of families with school children and be responsible for effective caseload / workload management, providing specialist evidence based advice, information and support to the population served, team members and relevant agencies
Deliver the Healthy Child Programme to all school children and their families.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV)/ SN) at postgraduate diploma level or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Highly developed specialist knowledge relevant to working with children and families underpinned by theory and experience.
- Mentorship.
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experiential knowledge of wider determinants of health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of partnership working Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Sound knowledge and experience of promoting the Safeguarding and wellbeing of children
- Evidence of leadership
- Experience of staff management.
Desirable
- Experience in leading teams in the provision of health services to children, young people and families
- Experience of work with specialist services e.g YOS, Sexual Health, Drug& alcohol
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary arena to support young people who have complex needs
- Experience in practice of demonstrating values of the organisation (KITE)
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV)/ SN) at postgraduate diploma level or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Highly developed specialist knowledge relevant to working with children and families underpinned by theory and experience.
- Mentorship.
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experiential knowledge of wider determinants of health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of partnership working Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Sound knowledge and experience of promoting the Safeguarding and wellbeing of children
- Evidence of leadership
- Experience of staff management.
Desirable
- Experience in leading teams in the provision of health services to children, young people and families
- Experience of work with specialist services e.g YOS, Sexual Health, Drug& alcohol
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary arena to support young people who have complex needs
- Experience in practice of demonstrating values of the organisation (KITE)
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).
