Job summary
School Nurse For Electively Educated Children - Band 6
£42,939 - £50,697 Inc HCAS Per annum Pro rata
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm)
Full, Part & Term time hours are considered
An exciting opportunity to be part ofThe Bexley 0-19 Children's Public Health Nursing Service. This is a School Nurse role for Electively Home Educated Children and Young People (CYP).
You will be part of a dynamic, committed team of School Nurses delivering a high-quality service and supporting the CYP of Bexley to reach their full potential.
The post holder will be the named School Nurse for the EHE Children within the area.
This will be done by delivering the requirements from the service specification. They will work closely with the identified senior school managers providing expert information, guidance, and assessments as required.
They will support schools to empower parents, and CYP to make decisions that affect their health and wellbeing. They will work across health and education professionals and institutions, breaking down barriers to improve the sharing of information, ideas, and expertise.
Working with the School Nurse Lead they will develop appropriate databases, and contribute to reports as necessary reporting any issues/concerns that may arise.
Applicants must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification in School Nursing.
Proposed interview date week commencing 30th September 2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also work with schools, families, and the wider community to improve the health of school-aged children identifying the more vulnerable, and developing clear referral pathways so that all children and young people can reach their full potential.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of duties and responsibilities associated with this role.
About us
Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, School Nursing, health visiting, as well as therapy services for children, young people, and adults.
Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist School Nurse for Electively Home Educated will hold a specialist role within the Bexley School Nursing Team, to support in providing an accessible universal school nursing service to EHE children. The post holder will provide targeted, personalised care and support to vulnerable CYP aged 5 -19 years to reach their full health and educational potential.
Working with the team lead they will develop appropriate databases, contribute to reports as necessary, report any issues/concerns that may arise, and make sure that the service meets all targets in the service specification.
Adheres to and works within local and national child safeguarding policies in the prevention and early detection of abuse in all age groups.
Develops accurate factual reports, and attends case conferences, and other multi-professional meetings as required for identified CYP.
Meets with all identified children at least once a term, and refers/signposts to other professionals/ services if identified.
Works in partnership with primary care, ensuring that where appropriate, the relevant GP practice is notified of CYP health concerns, to secure an integrated system of care that safeguards them.
Works in partnership with other key stakeholders to promote the welfare and safety of CYP.
Offers strategic support to schools to contribute to reducing the number of children who enter the safeguarding system through preventative work.
Works in liaison with identified school staff and parents to contribute to the delivery of health improvement, promotion, and preventative approaches through signposting to other healthcare professionals/ services and available resources, and support staff with appropriate training.
Promotes emotional well-being through the school-aged years working alongside children and young people to support those with emotional and mental health difficulties and referring to CAMHS where appropriate.
Has knowledge of other available resources to support emotional and mental well-being e.g. online
Work in partnership with primary and secondary care colleagues to support CYP with long-term conditions or complex needs, signposting and referring parents and school staff to appropriate support and facilitating correct management of health conditions to ensure hospital admissions are kept to a minimum.
Works with the senior management team to develop a comprehensive Action Plan for the school which includes all policies, procedures, and guidelines, as an overview of SEN,etc
Ensures services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner adapting the service provision accordingly to promote equal access to services eg use of interpreters, and flexibility of appointments offered.
Works to and maintains school nursing standards as agreed by Bromley Healthcare, informing the School Nurse Lead when agreed standards cannot be met.
Attends regular team meetings to promote effective communication and team, leads by example promoting best practices and high standards at all times.
Works with the Team Lead to ensure that all policies, procedures, and guidelines are monitored and review service delivery to ensure the service meets both national and local requirements.
Ensures that all incidents are reported appropriately using RADAR and that the Team Lead is informed of these at all times.
Manages skill mix staff effectively, addressing issues such as poor performance and informing the Service lead of these issues in a timely fashion.
Participates in the orientation and induction of new staff, promoting good interpersonal relationships within the team.
Acts as a mentor in the education and training of pre and post-registration students. Facilitates other students as required. Acts as a preceptor for newly qualified nurses/ specialist practitioners in the School Nursing Service
Identifies own learning needs and that of skill mix staff within the team.
Remains up to date with current professional issues e.g. by attending professional forums, reading professional journals etc.
Please see the attached JD and job spec.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist School Nurse for Electively Home Educated will hold a specialist role within the Bexley School Nursing Team, to support in providing an accessible universal school nursing service to EHE children. The post holder will provide targeted, personalised care and support to vulnerable CYP aged 5 -19 years to reach their full health and educational potential.
Working with the team lead they will develop appropriate databases, contribute to reports as necessary, report any issues/concerns that may arise, and make sure that the service meets all targets in the service specification.
Adheres to and works within local and national child safeguarding policies in the prevention and early detection of abuse in all age groups.
Develops accurate factual reports, and attends case conferences, and other multi-professional meetings as required for identified CYP.
Meets with all identified children at least once a term, and refers/signposts to other professionals/ services if identified.
Works in partnership with primary care, ensuring that where appropriate, the relevant GP practice is notified of CYP health concerns, to secure an integrated system of care that safeguards them.
Works in partnership with other key stakeholders to promote the welfare and safety of CYP.
Offers strategic support to schools to contribute to reducing the number of children who enter the safeguarding system through preventative work.
Works in liaison with identified school staff and parents to contribute to the delivery of health improvement, promotion, and preventative approaches through signposting to other healthcare professionals/ services and available resources, and support staff with appropriate training.
Promotes emotional well-being through the school-aged years working alongside children and young people to support those with emotional and mental health difficulties and referring to CAMHS where appropriate.
Has knowledge of other available resources to support emotional and mental well-being e.g. online
Work in partnership with primary and secondary care colleagues to support CYP with long-term conditions or complex needs, signposting and referring parents and school staff to appropriate support and facilitating correct management of health conditions to ensure hospital admissions are kept to a minimum.
Works with the senior management team to develop a comprehensive Action Plan for the school which includes all policies, procedures, and guidelines, as an overview of SEN,etc
Ensures services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner adapting the service provision accordingly to promote equal access to services eg use of interpreters, and flexibility of appointments offered.
Works to and maintains school nursing standards as agreed by Bromley Healthcare, informing the School Nurse Lead when agreed standards cannot be met.
Attends regular team meetings to promote effective communication and team, leads by example promoting best practices and high standards at all times.
Works with the Team Lead to ensure that all policies, procedures, and guidelines are monitored and review service delivery to ensure the service meets both national and local requirements.
Ensures that all incidents are reported appropriately using RADAR and that the Team Lead is informed of these at all times.
Manages skill mix staff effectively, addressing issues such as poor performance and informing the Service lead of these issues in a timely fashion.
Participates in the orientation and induction of new staff, promoting good interpersonal relationships within the team.
Acts as a mentor in the education and training of pre and post-registration students. Facilitates other students as required. Acts as a preceptor for newly qualified nurses/ specialist practitioners in the School Nursing Service
Identifies own learning needs and that of skill mix staff within the team.
Remains up to date with current professional issues e.g. by attending professional forums, reading professional journals etc.
Please see the attached JD and job spec.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered PGDip or BSC School Nurse/ Specialist Community Public School Nurse (SCPHN)
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification in School Nursing (degree/diploma/certificate)
- SSSA practice supervisor/assessor or equivalent or willing towards completing training in role
Desirable
- Leadership/Management qualification
- Evidence of further professional learning
Professional Registration
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Member of relevant special interest groups
Training
Essential
- Resuscitation Anaphylaxis / BLS
- Child safeguarding
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working within a school health team
- Experience of delivering health promotion and its importance in promoting healthy lifestyles
- Children's safeguarding
- Experience of working with electively home educated children
- Experience of delivering health promotion and ability to show its importance in promoting healthy lifestyles
- Experience of child safeguarding, including holding child protection caseload
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of supervising/ appraising staff, students and working with the clinical governance framework
- Experience of developing and writing policies and procedures
- Experience of Clinical Risk Assessment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with children of all ages
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and adapt to changing needs.
- Ability to work in a multi- agency setting
- Car driver with use of a car for work purposes - clean UK driving license.
- Ability to quickly build effective relationships with children and young people
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
- Understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Leadership/management skills
- Teaching and supervisory skills
- Understanding of service performance and outcomes
- Knowledge of managing change
Information Technology
Essential
- Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel to produce and evaluate reports and data.
- Competent in use of risk management system
Desirable
- Experience of using EMIS and incident reporting systems (e.g RADAR/ Datix)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered PGDip or BSC School Nurse/ Specialist Community Public School Nurse (SCPHN)
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification in School Nursing (degree/diploma/certificate)
- SSSA practice supervisor/assessor or equivalent or willing towards completing training in role
Desirable
- Leadership/Management qualification
- Evidence of further professional learning
Professional Registration
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Member of relevant special interest groups
Training
Essential
- Resuscitation Anaphylaxis / BLS
- Child safeguarding
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working within a school health team
- Experience of delivering health promotion and its importance in promoting healthy lifestyles
- Children's safeguarding
- Experience of working with electively home educated children
- Experience of delivering health promotion and ability to show its importance in promoting healthy lifestyles
- Experience of child safeguarding, including holding child protection caseload
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of supervising/ appraising staff, students and working with the clinical governance framework
- Experience of developing and writing policies and procedures
- Experience of Clinical Risk Assessment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with children of all ages
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and adapt to changing needs.
- Ability to work in a multi- agency setting
- Car driver with use of a car for work purposes - clean UK driving license.
- Ability to quickly build effective relationships with children and young people
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
- Understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Leadership/management skills
- Teaching and supervisory skills
- Understanding of service performance and outcomes
- Knowledge of managing change
Information Technology
Essential
- Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel to produce and evaluate reports and data.
- Competent in use of risk management system
Desirable
- Experience of using EMIS and incident reporting systems (e.g RADAR/ Datix)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
