Job summary
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB are looking for an enthusiastic and committed SCPHN Band 6 School Nurse to promote the health and well being of school aged children for 9 months to cover maternity leave.
The post is for 37.5 hours a week, term time only. Hours can be discussed.
The successful candidate should be committed to team working and possess excellent interpersonal skills and will form an integral part of a skill mixed team of School Nurses, Community Nursery Nurses and administrative assistants.
We are looking for a qualified SCPHN School Nurse with strong skills in clinical leadership and in depth knowledge of the Welsh public health agenda.
The School Nursing team works with Children, young people and families to identify relevant health needs and ensure these are addressed in line with the Welsh Government Framework for School Nursing.
The post holder will work within their allocated area to assess the health needs of individual children and the school population as a whole. They will also support other geographical areas within their team where need arises. They will proactively address factors affecting health to ensure that children and young people achieve the best possible outcomes and will work with vulnerable children and families to reduce the risks of social exclusion and health inequalities.
The successful candidates must have:
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nursing qualification
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Work in partnership with members of the primary health care team and voluntary and statutory organisations.
- Participate in the delivery of evidence based care.
- Ensuring consistency in the quality of care provided.
- To increase the knowledge and skills of parents enabling them to identify and empowering them to appropriately meet the needs of their children and young people
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 9 months from start date to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The base for this post will Dewi Sant Health Park but there may be an expectation to travel across the health-board based on service demand. This can be discussed with the successful applicant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 9 months from start date to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The base for this post will Dewi Sant Health Park but there may be an expectation to travel across the health-board based on service demand. This can be discussed with the successful applicant.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- BSc in Community Health Studies Specialist Community Public Health (School Nurse)
Desirable
- Teaching/ Assessing module
Experience
Essential
- Skilled Practitioner embracing clinical governance and clinical effectiveness Experience of multi agency working
Desirable
- Relevant post registration experience.
- Experience in involvement in research and development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written
- Team player
- Managing people
- Ongoing self development in clinical practice
- Multi disciplinary working
- Forms effective objective judgments in highly complex situations
Desirable
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
Knowledge
Essential
- Participate in the development and implementation of school nursing policies
Desirable
- Knowledge and appreciation of national policies
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- BSc in Community Health Studies Specialist Community Public Health (School Nurse)
Desirable
- Teaching/ Assessing module
Experience
Essential
- Skilled Practitioner embracing clinical governance and clinical effectiveness Experience of multi agency working
Desirable
- Relevant post registration experience.
- Experience in involvement in research and development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written
- Team player
- Managing people
- Ongoing self development in clinical practice
- Multi disciplinary working
- Forms effective objective judgments in highly complex situations
Desirable
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
Knowledge
Essential
- Participate in the development and implementation of school nursing policies
Desirable
- Knowledge and appreciation of national policies
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).
