Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work with the School Health Screening team, coordinating the delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) and School Entry Vision and Screening Programmes.
This is a year round part time role of 30 hours per week.
The post holder will be working across the Trafford, promoting uptake of the screening programmes and have the responsibility of the day to day supervision of the screening team. The post holder will be responsible for coordinating the school visits, service provision in school and data collection of both programmes.
The post holder will work with the Clinical Lead for School Nursing, Audiology and Orthoptist colleagues to ensure consistent high standards of referrals and programme delivery are achieved and will also need to be able to manage their own workload.
Some experience of health promotion Screening would be an advantage, but full training will be given.
A key aspect of the role involves daily and direct (e.g. face to face and telephone) communication with participants/clients, relatives, carers, and other health and social care professionals.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the coordination and running of the school aged screening programmes in Trafford and contribute to maintaining uptake of all programmes
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 4/ Diploma or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting staff
- Experience of working with schools and school staff
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience of supporting the continued professional development of other professionals through training
- Experience of working with diverse communities
Desirable
- Experience of working with parents
- Experience of line-managing staff
- Experience of monitoring staff performance
- Experience of delivering NCMP/Screening programmes
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) and School Entry Vision and Hearing Screening Programme
- Understanding of improving health and wellbeing for children and young people.
- Understanding of national policy drivers for NCMP and Screening.
- Ability to communicate, negotiate and influence at a number of different levels.
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of work
- Ability to understand, analyse and use data to inform best practice.
- Effective communication at all levels, including verbal, written and presentation skills
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate daily activities for the Screening Team
- IT skills e.g. Microsoft office
- Knowledge of IT software programmes.
- Ability to plan and schedule using Excel to ensure Screening programmes are delivered within a timescale.
Personal Attributes/Abilities
Essential
- Self motivated and able to work under own initiative
- Ability to motive and influence staff to work enthusiastically with children
- Flexible and co-operative approach
- Willing to travel throughout the city
- Willing to work flexibly
- Undertaken continual professional development
Other job requirements
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 4/ Diploma or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting staff
- Experience of working with schools and school staff
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience of supporting the continued professional development of other professionals through training
- Experience of working with diverse communities
Desirable
- Experience of working with parents
- Experience of line-managing staff
- Experience of monitoring staff performance
- Experience of delivering NCMP/Screening programmes
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) and School Entry Vision and Hearing Screening Programme
- Understanding of improving health and wellbeing for children and young people.
- Understanding of national policy drivers for NCMP and Screening.
- Ability to communicate, negotiate and influence at a number of different levels.
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of work
- Ability to understand, analyse and use data to inform best practice.
- Effective communication at all levels, including verbal, written and presentation skills
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate daily activities for the Screening Team
- IT skills e.g. Microsoft office
- Knowledge of IT software programmes.
- Ability to plan and schedule using Excel to ensure Screening programmes are delivered within a timescale.
Personal Attributes/Abilities
Essential
- Self motivated and able to work under own initiative
- Ability to motive and influence staff to work enthusiastically with children
- Flexible and co-operative approach
- Willing to travel throughout the city
- Willing to work flexibly
- Undertaken continual professional development
Other job requirements
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.
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).
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).
