Job summary
Due to service development, we are now
recruiting for Band 5 Registered nurses to join our well-established Special School
Nursing team within Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health and Care NHS
Trust.
The posts are term-time plus two weeks and we have a range of hours
available. It is essential that the successful candidate has recent clinical
skills and experience in caring for children/young people with complex health
needs. It would also be desirable to have recent experience of working in a community
setting.
The service is Countywide and covers 7
Special schools across Worcestershire.
We have posts
available in the North and South locality.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work independently but support is available through the wider team.
This post requires excellent communication skills, flexibility, motivation, innovation, the ability to work effectively in planning and prioritising workload which is varied and very busy. You must be able to plan and evaluate care needs, have excellent clinical skills and assessment skills, deliver teaching sessions in school and assess staff for competencies to undertake health interventions.
The successful applicant must also have a good understanding of IT as this is a requirement of the role. e.g. ESR, Care notes, Excel but this list of requirements is not exclusive.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you have experience working with children with additional or complex health needs? Are you dedicated to providing help, care, and support to those who most need it?
We are looking for a dynamic nurse to work within the school environment with our dedicated Special school nursing team. This role is vital in supporting the Healthcare needs of children and young people attending Special schools.
This is an opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their family by supporting training and assessment of Education staff to deliver clinical care within the school environment.
By joining our team, you will be providing valuable opportunity for a child, young person, and family to meet their full potential and achieve their chosen life outcomes.
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
Do you have experience working with children with additional or complex health needs? Are you dedicated to providing help, care, and support to those who most need it?
We are looking for a dynamic nurse to work within the school environment with our dedicated Special school nursing team. This role is vital in supporting the Healthcare needs of children and young people attending Special schools.
This is an opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their family by supporting training and assessment of Education staff to deliver clinical care within the school environment.
By joining our team, you will be providing valuable opportunity for a child, young person, and family to meet their full potential and achieve their chosen life outcomes.
For full details of the
duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person
specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric care
- Working with children with special needs
Desirable
- Working in a school environment
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Code of conduct.
- Child Health related topics
Desirable
- Recent education and health related initiatives
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and being able to act on feedback.
- Ability to praise and to be supportive to others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Proven ability to motivate others.
- Able to work competently without supervision.
- Responsible for own professional development.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Childrens, Adult or Learning Disability Nurse
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Mentor/assessor qualification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Friendly and approachable for children and their parents.
- Working on own initiative.
- Adaptable, well-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric care
- Working with children with special needs
Desirable
- Working in a school environment
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Code of conduct.
- Child Health related topics
Desirable
- Recent education and health related initiatives
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and being able to act on feedback.
- Ability to praise and to be supportive to others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Proven ability to motivate others.
- Able to work competently without supervision.
- Responsible for own professional development.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Childrens, Adult or Learning Disability Nurse
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Mentor/assessor qualification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Friendly and approachable for children and their parents.
- Working on own initiative.
- Adaptable, well-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
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).
