Job summary
- Main area
- School Nursing
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-CR6819646
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Buckingham Community Hospital
- Town
- Buckingham
- Salary
- per annum pro rata
- Closing
- 29/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse
Band 6
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic SCPHN-School Nurse with excellent communication and leadership skills, to join our dynamic team of Specialist Public Health Nurses, School Health Nurses, Child Health and Well-being Assistants and School Health Assistants.
**Please Note: the post holder will be expected to cover schools in the Buckingham Area and surrounding villages towards Aylesbury**
This is an all year round post only and term time only will not be possible Part time of 30 hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
You will be keen to promote and support the health of school age children and their families (Healthy Child Programme 5-19 year olds), by using Health for Teens/ Kids and Chat health as a means to increase our digital presence.
You will be aware of the current issues impacting on health and the changes that are affecting the school nursing service.
You will understand the importance of partnership and team working as well as being able to work independently.
You will have leadership skills and be able to manage a skill mix team. Supporting them to develop as well as being involved in progressing the service.
Self development is encouraged and mentoring support and supervision are available.
Car driver and current licence essential.
Working for our organisation
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
2. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Part 1 /RSCN/RMN
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse School Nursing - Cert/Diploma/Degree
- Mentorship in clinical Practice/ENB998 certificate
- Nurse Prescribing Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Leadership training
4. SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multidisciplinary team, children, young people and their families.
- Experience of staff management within a skill mix team and delegation of tasks
- Excellent computer skills on a range of software applications.
- Ability to write detailed reports / referrals to ensure interpretation by other members of the multidisciplined team so that the child or young person can access the appropriate care and support.
- Can demonstrate sound judgement skills and use of initiative
- Enthusiastic approach to professional and staff development
- Ability to organise and delegate within a skill mix team
- Ability to encompass and embrace changes in working environment
- Participates in interagency collaboration
- Leadership/participation in specialist projects
- Ability to motivate, negotiate and reassure others
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Desirable criteria
- Team leadership skills
3. EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ongoing evidence based professional development
- Evidence of facilitation and presentation skills
- Knowledge of current issues and how they impact on professional practice, including Evidence Based Practice
- Ability to carry out complex clinical assessments
- Experience of Child Protection Policies and Procedures
Desirable criteria
- Can demonstrate use of audit techniques
- Knowledge of delivering CHAT Health
5. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lorraine Kewell
- Job title
- Locality Lead - school nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07929041519
- Additional information
Liz Watkins School Nurse Locality Lead school nursing - 07748336562
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