Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the 0-19 Service at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a 0-19 Health Screener.
The post holder will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. They will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
The post holder will be a key member of the 0-19 Service, who provides Community Public Health delivery through the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), The post is within the Fantastic 5-19 Team component of the Service, who effectively deliver Health Promotion and Support the delivery of the NCMP Programme to ensure that the children and young people in Sheffield reach their full potential safely.
The 0-19 Health Screener will be an excellent communicator, and have good interpersonal skills, have experience of working with children, young People and families, and able to function well as part of a Team, and wider Partners.
Main duties of the job
- Working as a member and supporting the school nursing team in public health, clinical, non-clinical and clerical duties, to enable children and young people to access their education, and make informed healthy lifestyle choices.
- Supporting the School Nursing Team to deliver the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme and assist the delivery of public health programmes, workshops, and displays and complete clerical/administration duties.
- Working as a member of the 0-19 School Nursing Team and independently in schools to carry out screening of hearing, height and weight of school-aged children under specific policy protocols and guidance.
Undertake clinical duties to meet the needs of individual children and young people. There is an expectation that training will be undertaken and provided to fulfil the role safely and effectively.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work under indirect supervision independently in schools; carry out screening of hearing, height and weight, (including the National Child Measurement Programme), as per Sheffield Childrens NHS Foundation Trust policy, protocols and guidance. Where any general concerns are observed using own judgement informs the school nurse.
Management of screening administration and other clerical duties.
Where requested assist in the set up and delivery of community based screening clinics, ensuring parents are appropriately notified of appointments and that booking lists are up to date.
Contribute to the support of children, young people and their families to maximise educational opportunities in order to develop their full potential in line with Every Child Matters outcomes.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work under indirect supervision independently in schools; carry out screening of hearing, height and weight, (including the National Child Measurement Programme), as per Sheffield Childrens NHS Foundation Trust policy, protocols and guidance. Where any general concerns are observed using own judgement informs the school nurse.
Management of screening administration and other clerical duties.
Where requested assist in the set up and delivery of community based screening clinics, ensuring parents are appropriately notified of appointments and that booking lists are up to date.
Contribute to the support of children, young people and their families to maximise educational opportunities in order to develop their full potential in line with Every Child Matters outcomes.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education, literacy and numeracy skills.
Desirable
- Good standard of education, literacy and numeracy skills
- Basic IT training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children and young people.
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of inputting data and using computer systems
Desirable
- Experience working in schools.
- Experience working with individual care plans and records.
- Experience of audit.
- Experience of public health initiatives/programmes.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of cultural awareness.
- Commitment to personal development through training.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to follow procedures, maintain neat and legible records and contribute to reports.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently under indirect supervision
- Due to the requirement to undertake visits the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of child development.
- Ability to collate information and data
personal attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator.
- Flexible, adaptable to change.
- Confident, caring attitude.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education, literacy and numeracy skills.
Desirable
- Good standard of education, literacy and numeracy skills
- Basic IT training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children and young people.
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of inputting data and using computer systems
Desirable
- Experience working in schools.
- Experience working with individual care plans and records.
- Experience of audit.
- Experience of public health initiatives/programmes.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of cultural awareness.
- Commitment to personal development through training.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to follow procedures, maintain neat and legible records and contribute to reports.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently under indirect supervision
- Due to the requirement to undertake visits the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of child development.
- Ability to collate information and data
personal attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator.
- Flexible, adaptable to change.
- Confident, caring attitude.
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).
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).
