Special School Nurse - Golden Hello
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
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Job summary
This post attracts a 'Golden Hello' payment of £2000 (taxable) which will become payable after 12 months in post. Please note that the Golden Hello is not available to internal applicants.
Are you an enthusiastic Children's Nurse with a passion for working with Children and Young People with complex health needs?
Due to an expansion of our ever-growing caseload, we have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist School Nurse to join our team on a term time only basis.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with CYP with complex health needs and enabling them to thrive in the school setting, acting as a strong advocate for this vulnerable caseload. You will have proven experience in managing the unwell child and strong clinical skills with a keenness for teaching and sharing knowledge to support education staff.
In return, you will be part of a supportive and caring team with the chance to influence change in this area of practice. We are committed to the continuous professional development of our staff and therefore, training and upskilling relevant to this role will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist School Nursing Service at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust provides evidence-based nursing care to Children and Young People with complex health needs across the 4 West Hertfordshire Specialist Schools. This is a varied and dynamic role which involves working in partnership with children and families and liaising with professionals and agencies in order to meet the health, development, and safeguarding needs of the caseload.
The position requires an experienced Registered Children's Nurse who is passionate about meeting the health needs for children with disabilities in a way that maximises their opportunities. The role will require a significant amount of training for both health and education staff and the post holder will require good up to date clinical skills to deliver this.
You must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Youll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds
We dont want you to miss out so wed like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
Youve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - were looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Date posted
20 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Term time hours
Reference number
812-23-HR-SSN-CYP-01-A
Job locations
Watling View School
Watling View Road
St Albans
AL1 2NU
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Watling View School
Watling View Road
St Albans
AL1 2NU
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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