Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
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 Programme5-19 (HCP) team inWest 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 ofWest 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.
About us
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 provideexcellent care at the heart of the communityand 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.
Date posted
17 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Term time hours, Annualised hours
Reference number
150-MM9427-CSS-E
Job locations
Various
West Sussex
RH12 2DR
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various
West Sussex
RH12 2DR
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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