Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated Band 5 Community Staff Nurse (School
Nurse) to become part of the Worcestershire 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service.
This role will be aligned with the School Nurse team but work across the 0-19
Service.
Are you an enthusiastic and
forward thinking registered nurse? Then why not apply for this Band 5 Community
Staff Nurse post with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS
Trust, and come and join our vibrant and forward thinking team.
You will be well supported and offered specific training to become
competent and confident at the Community Public health nurse role.
School Health Nurses are responsible for delivering a core service in
accordance with the Healthy Child Programme to improve health outcomes for
school aged children and young people (5-19 years).
We are looking for newly qualified or experienced, innovative
nurses/midwives. Experience of working in the community is not essential. You
will be well supported and offered specific training in order to become
competent and confident at the Community Public health nurse role, within the School
Nurse Team.
We continue to offer a blend of home and office
working with necessary equipment provided.
Worcestershire
has a multi- cultural community, providing opportunity to work with a diverse
population which makes this an incredibly stimulating and rewarding environment
to work in.
Please contact Sophie Ballard on 07587889064.
Main duties of the job
The Community Staff Nurse is
responsible for delivering the Healthy Child Programme (HCP), supporting the
health and developmental needs of children, young people, and families within
the community. Under the direction of the Specialist Public Health Nurse, this
role encompasses assessments, targeted interventions, emotional well-being
support, and multi-agency collaboration as part of the Family Hub agenda. The
Community Staff Nurse will actively participate in health promotion activities,
developmental screenings, and early interventions to enhance public health
outcomes across the 0-19 age range.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN) with active registration from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in one of the following Registered Nurse Adult (RN-Adult), Registered Nurse Child (RN-Child), Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RN-LD), Registered Nurse Mental Health (RN-MH)
- Degree in Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Proficiency in using basic Microsoft Office, email (Outlook), and electronic health records for data entry and record management.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of Public Health Developments / agenda.
- Knowledge of current NHS priorities in relation to Children young people and families.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in or gained through clinical placements, in community health, public health, or similar settings.
- Exposure to working with children, young people, and families would be beneficial.
- Basic understanding of health and developmental assessments (e.g., ASQ) for identifying physical, emotional, and developmental needs, with willingness to learn and apply these in practice under supervision.
- Foundational knowledge of safeguarding principles and an understanding of how to identify and report concerns.
- Awareness of the importance of working with multi-agency teams to ensure child and family safety.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team, including clear communication with colleagues, children, and families.
- Willingness to learn to communicate complex or sensitive information effectively.
- Awareness of the importance of accurate documentation and an understanding of professional standards.
- Basic skills in maintaining records, with an openness to learning electronic patient record systems.
- Ability to handle emotionally challenging situations observed or encountered during placements, with a commitment to developing resilience in managing sensitive cases.
- Willingness to engage in reflective practice and professional development.
- Openness to feedback and ongoing learning to build on foundational nursing skills in a community setting.
Desirable
- Experience working with Children, Young People and families
- Able to demonstrate evidence-based practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN) with active registration from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in one of the following Registered Nurse Adult (RN-Adult), Registered Nurse Child (RN-Child), Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RN-LD), Registered Nurse Mental Health (RN-MH)
- Degree in Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Proficiency in using basic Microsoft Office, email (Outlook), and electronic health records for data entry and record management.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of Public Health Developments / agenda.
- Knowledge of current NHS priorities in relation to Children young people and families.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in or gained through clinical placements, in community health, public health, or similar settings.
- Exposure to working with children, young people, and families would be beneficial.
- Basic understanding of health and developmental assessments (e.g., ASQ) for identifying physical, emotional, and developmental needs, with willingness to learn and apply these in practice under supervision.
- Foundational knowledge of safeguarding principles and an understanding of how to identify and report concerns.
- Awareness of the importance of working with multi-agency teams to ensure child and family safety.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team, including clear communication with colleagues, children, and families.
- Willingness to learn to communicate complex or sensitive information effectively.
- Awareness of the importance of accurate documentation and an understanding of professional standards.
- Basic skills in maintaining records, with an openness to learning electronic patient record systems.
- Ability to handle emotionally challenging situations observed or encountered during placements, with a commitment to developing resilience in managing sensitive cases.
- Willingness to engage in reflective practice and professional development.
- Openness to feedback and ongoing learning to build on foundational nursing skills in a community setting.
Desirable
- Experience working with Children, Young People and families
- Able to demonstrate evidence-based practice
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).
