Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic SCPHN-School Nurse with excellent communication and leadership skills, to join our dynamic team of Specialist Public Health Nurses, School Health Nurses, Child Health and Well-being Assistants and School Health Assistants.
**Please Note: the post holder will be expected to cover schools in the Buckingham Area and surrounding villages towards Aylesbury**
This is an all year round post only and term time only will not be possible Part time of 30 hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
You will be keen to promote and support the health of school age children and their families (Healthy Child Programme 5-19 year olds), by using Health for Teens/ Kids and Chat health as a means to increase our digital presence.
You will be aware of the current issues impacting on health and the changes that are affecting the school nursing service.
You will understand the importance of partnership and team working as well as being able to work independently.You will have leadership skills and be able to manage a skill mix team. Supporting them to develop as well as being involved in progressing the service.Self development is encouraged and mentoring support and supervision are available.Car driver and current licence essential.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD
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.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
2. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 /RSCN/RMN
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse School Nursing - Cert/Diploma/Degree
- Mentorship in clinical Practice/ENB998 certificate
- Nurse Prescribing Qualification
Desirable
4. SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multidisciplinary team, children, young people and their families.
- Experience of staff management within a skill mix team and delegation of tasks
- Excellent computer skills on a range of software applications.
- Ability to write detailed reports / referrals to ensure interpretation by other members of the multidisciplined team so that the child or young person can access the appropriate care and support.
- Can demonstrate sound judgement skills and use of initiative
- Enthusiastic approach to professional and staff development
- Ability to organise and delegate within a skill mix team
- Ability to encompass and embrace changes in working environment
- Participates in interagency collaboration
- Leadership/participation in specialist projects
- Ability to motivate, negotiate and reassure others
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Desirable
3. EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing evidence based professional development
- Evidence of facilitation and presentation skills
- Knowledge of current issues and how they impact on professional practice, including Evidence Based Practice
- Ability to carry out complex clinical assessments
- Experience of Child Protection Policies and Procedures
Desirable
- Can demonstrate use of audit techniques
- Knowledge of delivering CHAT Health
5. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis.
Person Specification
2. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 /RSCN/RMN
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse School Nursing - Cert/Diploma/Degree
- Mentorship in clinical Practice/ENB998 certificate
- Nurse Prescribing Qualification
Desirable
4. SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multidisciplinary team, children, young people and their families.
- Experience of staff management within a skill mix team and delegation of tasks
- Excellent computer skills on a range of software applications.
- Ability to write detailed reports / referrals to ensure interpretation by other members of the multidisciplined team so that the child or young person can access the appropriate care and support.
- Can demonstrate sound judgement skills and use of initiative
- Enthusiastic approach to professional and staff development
- Ability to organise and delegate within a skill mix team
- Ability to encompass and embrace changes in working environment
- Participates in interagency collaboration
- Leadership/participation in specialist projects
- Ability to motivate, negotiate and reassure others
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Desirable
3. EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing evidence based professional development
- Evidence of facilitation and presentation skills
- Knowledge of current issues and how they impact on professional practice, including Evidence Based Practice
- Ability to carry out complex clinical assessments
- Experience of Child Protection Policies and Procedures
Desirable
- Can demonstrate use of audit techniques
- Knowledge of delivering CHAT Health
5. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis.
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).
