Job summary
- Main area
- School Nurse
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Term time hours
- Annualised hours
- Other
- Job ref
- 150-MM9427-CSS-E
- Employer
- Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Various
- Town
- West Sussex
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse to join our the Healthy Child Programme 5-19 (HCP) team in West Sussex .
There are several posts available across West Sussex.
Full and part time posts available as well as flexible working patterns including Term Time only or annualised hours.
We have a robust relocation package available for interested applicants for our substantive roles.
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Main duties of the job
We are looking for a skilled clinical practitioner with excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. We need Specialist Community Public Health Nurses who are committed to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme to the school-age population of West Sussex.
The ideal candidate will have a strong approach to teamwork, whilst also demonstrating the ability to work using their own initiative. They will also have a good understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of children, young people and their families, and be dedicated to the delivery of high quality and compassionate care.
Working for our organisation
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) deliver a range of health and care services to more than 10,000 adults and children every day: working in care homes, clinics, intermediate care units, people’s own homes, GP surgeries, schools and other community venues across the region.
Our vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community and achieving the highest level of service is our top priority.
We are proud to support our staff and offer:
- Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
- July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
- Flexible working patterns offered across all services
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder has the responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care within the school nursing service.
The post holder has the continuing responsibility for the management of a defined caseload and supervises, deploys and teaches junior staff members and students within a skill mix team. The post holder will provide clinical leadership to a skill mix team within the 5-19 HCP nurses.
A high degree of flexibility and the ability to work independently are required; applicants must have a valid driving licence and the use of a car available for work.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Qualified SCPHN
- Current Registration with NMC
Desirable criteria
- Mentor
- Child protection module
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a team environment
- Expereince of working in a community setting
- Experience of working with partner agencies
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching and presenting
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Current knowledge of local and national policies informing health & social care
- Competent IT user with experience using electronic record keeping systems
- Demonstrates a range of clinical competency relevant to the role
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates leadership in practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Linda Starkie
- Job title
- Clinical Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07833056836
- Additional information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Suzy Manelfi, Team Lead 07827 929641
Lisa Young, Team Lead 07825 979315
Julia Simpkin Team Lead 07747 472260
Linda Starkie, Clinical Services Manager 07833056836
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