Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and responsible SCPHN Family Health School Nurse to work within our new 6 - 25 Family Health Service contract in County Durham.
Main duties of the job
To plan deliver and evaluate an efficient and cost effective School Nursing service for an
identified school age population within a defined geographical school cluster. To provide line
management and leadership within the School Nurse team and be pro-active in delivering the
National and Public Health agendas in response to identified health and social need, to work
in partnership with other agencies in order to improve health outcomes for children and their
families and meet agreed standards objectives and statutory requirements
About us
The Family Health service contributes to the outcomes of the County Durham Children and Young Peoples Strategy 2019 2022. The ambition is that County Durham will be a great place for children and young people to grow up in and for Durham to be a place where all children are healthy, happy and achieving their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of partnership working Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Sound knowledge and experience of promoting the Safeguarding and wellbeing of children
- Evidence of leadership
- Experience of staff management.
Desirable
- Experience in leading teams in the provision of health services to children, young people and families
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of partnership working Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Sound knowledge and experience of promoting the Safeguarding and wellbeing of children
- Evidence of leadership
- Experience of staff management.
Desirable
- Experience in leading teams in the provision of health services to children, young people and families
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
