Job summary
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the community as a School Nurse?Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer suitable applicants, an exciting opportunity to develop their career by undertaking the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) School Nursing Course. This is run as a joint programme between Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and either Oxford Brookes University or Bucks New University. Salary on Band 5 up to a max of £29,180. All tuition fees are paid for you.
Your time will be split between practical training within a School Nursing Team and academic study. The practice placements are offered in Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire.The course commences September 2023 and is on a full-time basis only. Please indicate if you have commenced the course previously at another university and the reason you did not complete.
The course is run at Degree level (Level 6 only at Bucks New University) or at Master's Level (Post Graduate Diploma - level 7 at both Bucks New university & Oxford Brookes). Detailed information about the courses can be found by accessing the university websites.
By submitting your application via NHS Jobs, you consent to BHFT sharing your application form with Academic Colleagues at Bucks New University.Interviews held jointly with the university, on Friday 16th June 2023 and will be face to face. Correspondence communicated by email.
Main duties of the job
o To complete the required further education at level 6/7 in order to provide and maintain a high standard of skilled School Nursing practice for individuals, groups and communities in a variety of settings in accordance with the accredited faculty syllabus.o The specialist practice student SN works under the direction of the CPT, who is a member of the locality Health Visiting Team. The student will work with the CPT's or Supervisor's client group under supervision.o To work with CPT and university lecturers to reflect on academic learning and practice, contribute to assessment of progress, plan learning objectives and submit academic coursework according to university deadlines. o To assess and re-assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate packages of care in liaison with and under the direct tutelage of the SPA / Supervisor.
There is a requirement to take a substantive post as a School Nurse when you qualify for a minimum period of 2 years, subject to availability of vacant SN posts within BHFT.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
The trust employs almost 5,000 people over more than 100 sites and community settings across Windsor & Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire.
As an inclusive employer, we value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall 100 Top Employer. Whatever your background or individual needs, at Berkshire Healthcare you'll be supported by friendly and professional managers to succeed.
These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare:o Caring for and about you is our top priorityo Committed to providing good quality, safe serviceso Working Together with you to develop innovative solutionsWe welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance. 27 days annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseriesThe must haves for you to be considered for this role: Meet the university entrance requirements. Current NMC Qualification as a nurse or midwife. Evidence of academic ability required to study at a minimum at level 6.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance. 27 days annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseriesThe must haves for you to be considered for this role: Meet the university entrance requirements. Current NMC Qualification as a nurse or midwife. Evidence of academic ability required to study at a minimum at level 6.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Qualification as a nurse or midwife
- Meet the university entrance requirements - DipHE (or above) or evidence of previous education and learning to this level
- Prior to the commencement of course, the applicant must be registered with a PIN
Desirable
- Educated to degree level
- Mentoring qualification or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a continuous professional development (CPD) within the last 5 years
Desirable
- Paediatric experience
- Community Nursing experience
- Demonstration of effective leadership qualities
- Evidence of being a proactive and innovative/reflective practitioner
Analytical and judgmental skills
Essential
- Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance
- Academic ability to study independently at degree or postgraduate level
- Competent to use a range of IT systems and databases
Desirable
- Ability to research/present relevant topics to a range of audiences
Personal skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team working
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to work flexibly in order to respond to service needs
- Willingness to teach students and colleagues
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to form strong professional working relationships
- Car Driver who holds full driving licence with access to a vehicle
- Ability and willingness to travel across the BHFT footprint of HV services
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the role of a SN in the context of the wider health team in community settings
- Knowledge of current legislation and national policies which influence the provision of School Nursing practice
- Awareness of principles of Safeguarding and identification and management of risk within context of School Nurse role
- Awareness of current issues and knowledge of developments for the School Nurse specialist practice pathway
- Demonstrate the ability to support children and families to make informed decisions in relation to their health and well- being
- Understanding of structure and functions of the NHS
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate excellent and effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work.
- Demonstrate ability to adapt to working within a changing environment
- Evidence of appropriate understanding of knowledge and skills required to undertake role
- Enthusiastic and motivated to undertake School Nursing and take substantive employment within BHFT (2 years post course)
- Ability to withstand pressures of undertaking demanding academic study and able to balance with personal commitments
- Demonstrate understanding of Equality and Diversity and implications for service delivery
- Evidence of effective teamwork.
- Numeracy and Literacy skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Qualification as a nurse or midwife
- Meet the university entrance requirements - DipHE (or above) or evidence of previous education and learning to this level
- Prior to the commencement of course, the applicant must be registered with a PIN
Desirable
- Educated to degree level
- Mentoring qualification or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a continuous professional development (CPD) within the last 5 years
Desirable
- Paediatric experience
- Community Nursing experience
- Demonstration of effective leadership qualities
- Evidence of being a proactive and innovative/reflective practitioner
Analytical and judgmental skills
Essential
- Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance
- Academic ability to study independently at degree or postgraduate level
- Competent to use a range of IT systems and databases
Desirable
- Ability to research/present relevant topics to a range of audiences
Personal skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team working
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to work flexibly in order to respond to service needs
- Willingness to teach students and colleagues
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to form strong professional working relationships
- Car Driver who holds full driving licence with access to a vehicle
- Ability and willingness to travel across the BHFT footprint of HV services
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the role of a SN in the context of the wider health team in community settings
- Knowledge of current legislation and national policies which influence the provision of School Nursing practice
- Awareness of principles of Safeguarding and identification and management of risk within context of School Nurse role
- Awareness of current issues and knowledge of developments for the School Nurse specialist practice pathway
- Demonstrate the ability to support children and families to make informed decisions in relation to their health and well- being
- Understanding of structure and functions of the NHS
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate excellent and effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work.
- Demonstrate ability to adapt to working within a changing environment
- Evidence of appropriate understanding of knowledge and skills required to undertake role
- Enthusiastic and motivated to undertake School Nursing and take substantive employment within BHFT (2 years post course)
- Ability to withstand pressures of undertaking demanding academic study and able to balance with personal commitments
- Demonstrate understanding of Equality and Diversity and implications for service delivery
- Evidence of effective teamwork.
- Numeracy and Literacy skills
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
