Job summary
Are you an exceptional SCPHN-School Nurse, who is ready for the next step in your career?
If so, please consider applying for the role and showcase your passion for improving the health and wellbeing of young people as well as inspiring excellence in others. We can offer you a well thought through competency development plan and peer support from our compassionate and dedicated team. We'd love you to bring in some fresh perspective to support with our service transformation. You will additionally benefit from working alongside many other CYP Community Healthcare Services and we pride ourselves on our positive and productive relationships.
"Every child deserves the best start in life and beyond to reach their full potential - Children and Young People's Services working together with our community creating the foundations for children to thrive"
The post is for 30 hours a week, all year round, and will based at CYP Services, Haleacre, Amersham. The locality covers the Chesham, Amersham, Princes Risborough, Chalfonts and Burnham areas. We additionally have bases in Buckingham, Stoke Mandeville and High Wycombe, so would expect you to travel between sites.
Please do call if you would like any further details, we'd be pleased to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be accountable to the Service Lead for School and Learning Disability Nurse and will work with other 0-19+ Locality Leads as required to ensure that the activity of their designated team is coordinated as required with other Trust Services and other Agencies in support of effective and efficient care pathways. They will forge effective working relationships other CYP Nursing Teams, including Health Visiting, Children Looked After, Family Nurse Partnership and Community Nurses for Children with a Learning Disability.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will work as a key member of the 0-19 Public Health Nursing (PHN) Team and wider Organisational Department. They will contribute to the operational management and co-ordination of theSchool Nursing Team (5-19+ Integrated Public Health Nursing Team). The post holder will be a strong advocate for children, young people and families and will take a lead in the supporting the School Nursing (5-19+ PHN) Transformation Board objectives, the Healthy Child Programme, and the service development.
Please see the person specification for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will work as a key member of the 0-19 Public Health Nursing (PHN) Team and wider Organisational Department. They will contribute to the operational management and co-ordination of theSchool Nursing Team (5-19+ Integrated Public Health Nursing Team). The post holder will be a strong advocate for children, young people and families and will take a lead in the supporting the School Nursing (5-19+ PHN) Transformation Board objectives, the Healthy Child Programme, and the service development.
Please see the person specification for more details.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife inc Adult, Mental Health, Children or Learning Disability Nursing
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SN or HV)
- Evidence of Leadership training
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Nurse Prescribing
- Community Practice Educator qualification
- Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA)
- Mentorship in Professional Practice (ENB 998 or MSPP)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant recent experience of working as a SCPHN delivering the Healthy Child programme for 5-19's.
- Experience of implementing agreed programmes of change
- Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries,
- Experience of successful team working, supervision and appraisal of staff.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of local and national strategic developments, legislation and policy development relating to children's services
- Ability to work with staff to achieve performance targets for the School Nursing
- Ability to prioritise and refocus with competing demands
- High organised with attention to detail
- Can demonstrate strong governance principles in practice
- Exceptional personal insight and ability to reflect on communication styles and implement a range of engagement strategies
- Can confidentally use a range of IT packages and demonstrate ability to learn
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis.
- Ability to carry and manoeuvre light to moderate loads
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife inc Adult, Mental Health, Children or Learning Disability Nursing
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SN or HV)
- Evidence of Leadership training
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Nurse Prescribing
- Community Practice Educator qualification
- Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA)
- Mentorship in Professional Practice (ENB 998 or MSPP)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant recent experience of working as a SCPHN delivering the Healthy Child programme for 5-19's.
- Experience of implementing agreed programmes of change
- Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries,
- Experience of successful team working, supervision and appraisal of staff.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of local and national strategic developments, legislation and policy development relating to children's services
- Ability to work with staff to achieve performance targets for the School Nursing
- Ability to prioritise and refocus with competing demands
- High organised with attention to detail
- Can demonstrate strong governance principles in practice
- Exceptional personal insight and ability to reflect on communication styles and implement a range of engagement strategies
- Can confidentally use a range of IT packages and demonstrate ability to learn
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis.
- Ability to carry and manoeuvre light to moderate loads
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).
