Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and responsible School Nurse SCPHN to work within our 5-19 Healthier Together Team based in Middlesbrough.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for leading and delivering the Healthy Child Programme 5 19 and the 6 school aged years high impact areas, ensuring services are provided within the tiered model approach building community capacity, universal, universal plus and universal partnership plus. To be professionally accountable and responsible and adhere to and apply Trust and NMC standards.
We are the largest provider of children's public health nursing services in the North East of England providing services that stretch from North Yorkshire up to Gateshead and Sunderland. We are dedicated to working towards improved public health outcomes for children and families in the footprint, delivering high quality universal and targeted health visiting and school health services to meet the key improvement priorities for the population
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with parents, carers, and children and partner agencies to promote the physical, emotional and social development of school age children (includes care leavers and young people up to 25 where additional needs are identified applies to some commissioned contract arrangements).
The post holder will ensure inter-agency/professional partnership working between services, statutory and voluntary organisations to facilitate integrated approaches in meeting the needs of children.
For more information please see the job description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with parents, carers, and children and partner agencies to promote the physical, emotional and social development of school age children (includes care leavers and young people up to 25 where additional needs are identified applies to some commissioned contract arrangements).
The post holder will ensure inter-agency/professional partnership working between services, statutory and voluntary organisations to facilitate integrated approaches in meeting the needs of children.
For more information please see the job description attached
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV)/ SN) at postgraduate diploma level or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge relevant to working with children and families underpinned by theory and experience.
- Mentorship.
- Nurse Prescribing.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV)/ SN) at postgraduate diploma level or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge relevant to working with children and families underpinned by theory and experience.
- Mentorship.
- Nurse Prescribing.
Desirable
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
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).
