Job summary
The Birmingham School Health Support Service provides confidential advice, care and support to schools, children, young people and their parents.
The service aims to protect and promote the physical and emotional well-being of children to ensure that they get the most of their education and life beyond.
If you are an NMC registered first level nurse who is committed to supporting Children and Young People to access health care services tailored to meet their specific needs and be part of a supportive team and service working in partnership; this is an exciting opportunity to enhance your own public health skills and join a service dedicated to reducing health inequalities and making a difference in the lives of Children and Young People in Birmingham
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is the largest community healthcare trust in the country which serves a diverse community and is striving to make positive changes.
Main duties of the job
As a Student School Health Nurse with us you will be supported by Birmingham City University for the 50% academic study requirements of the course. The training is offered fulltime commencing 4th September 2023 with fixed holidays set throughout the 52 week duration of the course. You must be a car driver with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes
Throughout the course theory will be embedded into practice and as an NMC registrant you will be expected to further develop your communication, leadership and reflective skills. In practice you will be supported by dedicated and innovative School Nursing colleagues who are committed to supporting and developing Student School Health Nurses and then welcoming newly qualified School Nurse into teams.
Salary Band 5 /6 £25,655 - £39,027
Applications are welcomed from all applicants including those currently working in clinical roles above a band 5.
Please note that successful applicants who are able to evidence their current salary and appropriate experience (for non NHS candidates) will be remunerated at their current salary pay point/in accordance with the Trust's Guidance on Starting Salaries up to the maximum pay point of Agenda for Change Band 6 for the duration of the Student School Nursing course. .
Interview Date -Wednesday 12th July 2023
Internal candidates will need to present a signed secondment form at interview
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Personal Spec for more details of main responsibilities of the role .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Personal Spec for more details of main responsibilities of the role .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Person Specification
Qualifications /Training
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme, including a minimum of 240 academic credits of which at least 120 are at level 5 (Diploma in Higher Education
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of study at Level 6 if accessing Level 7 study
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of working in the community
- Self-Motivation
- Evidence based practice
- Team working
- Prioritising & decision making
- Understanding the role of the School Health Nurse
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate high level of interpersonal and written skills
- Computer literate
- Demonstrate sound literacy and numeracy skills
- Flexible
Other job requirements
Essential
- Due to the nature of the course it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently. Access to a vehicle for business purposes throughout the course is required. Reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act where necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications /Training
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme, including a minimum of 240 academic credits of which at least 120 are at level 5 (Diploma in Higher Education
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of study at Level 6 if accessing Level 7 study
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of working in the community
- Self-Motivation
- Evidence based practice
- Team working
- Prioritising & decision making
- Understanding the role of the School Health Nurse
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate high level of interpersonal and written skills
- Computer literate
- Demonstrate sound literacy and numeracy skills
- Flexible
Other job requirements
Essential
- Due to the nature of the course it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently. Access to a vehicle for business purposes throughout the course is required. Reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act where necessary
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
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).
