Job summary
The School Nurse Clinical Support Worker will work within their scope of practice carry out aspects of care,give support and advice, information and signpost. The SN CSW will be part of the National Child
Measurement Programme (NCMP) for Walsall, attending schools and other educational establishments to weigh and measure children and young people. The CSW will be involved with inputting of NCMP data and producing the letters. The CSW will support the nursing team in the delivery of health interventions e.g. clinics, health education sessions, parent and child groups.PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
The School Nursing service is part of the wider Children's Health services which provides Community based services for children and young people (aged 5-19 years). The School nursing service works with stakeholders across a number of settings and organisations to lead delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (5-19) to improve child health outcomes and ensure that families at risk are identified at the earliest opportunity.
The overarching aim of public health services for children (5-19) is to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of children and families. The School nursing service is a workforce of specialist community public health nurses who provide expert advice, support and interventions to families with children and Young People between 5-19 years, and help empower young people to make decisions.
that affect their future health and wellbeing. This service is led by school nurses and supported by a skill mix team. The service is central to delivering public health outcomes for children.
As a clinical support work you will work under the direction of the Clinical Team Leader provide efficient, effective and comprehensive administrative and clinical support to the School Nursing Service. You will carry out visits to schools as part of national child measurement programme (NCMP) to weigh and measure children and young people. You will support the nursing team in the delivery of health interventions e.g. clinics, health education sessions, parent and child groups.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space
Job description
Job responsibilities
Visit school and education setting to weigh and measure children and young people as part of the national child measurement programme (NCMP).
Support Senior Nursery Nurse and community staff nurses in the delivery of parenting and childrens intervention groups
Support community staff nurses and school nurses in assessment clinic sessions to include e.g. weighing and measuring children
Respond to routine external and internal telephone queries from clients, carers/relatives, members of the general public and multi-agency professional staff giving appropriate non-clinical advice and sign posting
Plan, organise and prioritise own workload, while accepting direction and delegation from higher level administrative staff, clinical staff and managers.
Exercise good judgement, tact and discretion when dealing with patient inquiries, providing a basic identification of needs within the scope of the job and providing non clinical advice to patients and relatives about admissions and appointments as authorised by the clinical team and team leaders.
Support administrative staff with general office duties e.g. photocopying, faxing and printing, handling of post, making and sending appointments, filing as agreed with the Professional Lead
Receiving, welcoming and directing visitors as they arrive in the department
Support the preparation of relevant documentation for the NCMP including preparation of consent form.
Input information e.g. NMCP measurements, clinic appointments, attendance and DNA at groups onto databases or computer systems that is then handed off for analysis.
Demonstrate own job role tasks to new staff, bank/agency staff and/or students
Use of email in an effective and professional manner to communicate with other departments, clinical and non-clinical colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
Visit school and education setting to weigh and measure children and young people as part of the national child measurement programme (NCMP).
Support Senior Nursery Nurse and community staff nurses in the delivery of parenting and childrens intervention groups
Support community staff nurses and school nurses in assessment clinic sessions to include e.g. weighing and measuring children
Respond to routine external and internal telephone queries from clients, carers/relatives, members of the general public and multi-agency professional staff giving appropriate non-clinical advice and sign posting
Plan, organise and prioritise own workload, while accepting direction and delegation from higher level administrative staff, clinical staff and managers.
Exercise good judgement, tact and discretion when dealing with patient inquiries, providing a basic identification of needs within the scope of the job and providing non clinical advice to patients and relatives about admissions and appointments as authorised by the clinical team and team leaders.
Support administrative staff with general office duties e.g. photocopying, faxing and printing, handling of post, making and sending appointments, filing as agreed with the Professional Lead
Receiving, welcoming and directing visitors as they arrive in the department
Support the preparation of relevant documentation for the NCMP including preparation of consent form.
Input information e.g. NMCP measurements, clinic appointments, attendance and DNA at groups onto databases or computer systems that is then handed off for analysis.
Demonstrate own job role tasks to new staff, bank/agency staff and/or students
Use of email in an effective and professional manner to communicate with other departments, clinical and non-clinical colleagues
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of engaging positively with children and families in a community setting
- Substantial experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Basic knowledge of childhood health & development
- Basic understanding of the need to safeguard children
- Sound understanding of the principles of confidentiality and data protection
skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft packages e.g. EXCEL, word, E-mail
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal with a range of people in different contexts
- Ability to carry out delegated duties and responsibilities in a timely fashion without direct supervision
Flexibility
Essential
- Travel around the borough in a timely manner throughout the working day
- Ability to seek support from senior practitioners as appropriate
- Demonstrates use of own initiative
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of engaging positively with children and families in a community setting
- Substantial experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Basic knowledge of childhood health & development
- Basic understanding of the need to safeguard children
- Sound understanding of the principles of confidentiality and data protection
skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft packages e.g. EXCEL, word, E-mail
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal with a range of people in different contexts
- Ability to carry out delegated duties and responsibilities in a timely fashion without direct supervision
Flexibility
Essential
- Travel around the borough in a timely manner throughout the working day
- Ability to seek support from senior practitioners as appropriate
- Demonstrates use of own initiative
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).
