Specialist Community Public Health Nurse School Nurse

City of York Council

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Job summary

Are you a newly qualified or experienced School Nurse who is passionate about reducing health inequalities? Do you want to work in a transforming service that is committed to increasing and improving the School Nursing offer? Do you seek a fulfilling School Nurse role where you are valued, and your professional development is supported?

We are searching for enthusiastic and dynamic School Nurses to deliver high quality School Nurse practice and to influence the transformation of the 5-19 years Healthy Child Programme offer in York. We are committed to maintaining the public health nature of the service and focussing on improving health outcomes for children and young people in York.

York is a great place to live and work However, we know that isnt the case for everybody living in York. The City of York Council want to make a real difference in reducing health inequalities and The Healthy Child Service makes a crucial contribution to that aim.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Healthy Child Service, you will be working alongside Family Hub network partners, including early help providers, housing, adult and children services, the police, the voluntary and community sectors, the wider health economy and of course families and communities themselves.

The role is based in the new and developing skill-mixed 11-19 school-aged health team and works across the city in various locations. We offer flexible working arrangements and home working is available. The Healthy Child Service is passionate about putting the health back into Health Visiting and School Nursing to achieve equity in health for children and young people. Working as a School Nurse in Yorks Healthy Child Service offers a great opportunity to show-case your skills and develop your career.

We value our workforce and offer excellent support, training and development opportunities. As a City of York Council employee, you can take advantage of a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings, Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution.

The Healthy Child Service is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and we have ambitious aspirations to be Outstanding. If you would like to join our service at an exciting time to shape and influence our transformation, we would love to receive your application.

About us

From our offices in West Offices and Hazel Court, and with partners, City of York Council serves over 200,000 residents in and around York. Local communities depend on the statutory services we deliver and our people are proud to keep York clean, safe, productive and resilient. A strong council can also be an empowering force - transforming lives, communities and generations. We deliver lots of important but little-known services that are making a big difference to those who need them. Every year at the council: 7,036 adults receive social care 77,000 people served in the customer centre 260,000 enquiries resolved over the phone 3,000 planning applications 5.5m tonnes of waste collected 1.2m metres of high verges cut 8,000 council properties managed 8,000 businesses supported 200,000 residents served 220 children looked after For more information about working for the council or to see the latest job vacancies visit https://jobs.york.gov.uk/

Website:http://www.york.gov.uk

Date posted

12 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,737 to £40,230 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0094-PHTH004832

Job locations

West Offices

Station Rise

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 6GA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for the role of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse School Nurse for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for the role of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse School Nurse for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse or Midwife on part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
Hold part 3 NMC registration (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse).
Ability to manage a defined caseload.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Willing to undertake further training as required.
Experience of clinical audit
Proficient in use of IT
Chairing, negotiating and influencing skills
Ability to produce clear written reports and deliver effectively to a wide audience
Ability to manage changing priorities and have a positive approach to change.
Ability to work effectively within a team but also independently.
Ability to confidently challenge practice, support colleagues and offer practical and safe solutions
Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance, professional record keeping requirements, confidentiality and consent
Can demonstrate up to date knowledge, skills and competencies within the multi-agency safeguarding arena
Demonstrable experience of working with children, young people and families.
Self-motivated, proactive and innovative
Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Must have a current, valid driving license and access to a vehicle for business purposes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse or Midwife on part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
Hold part 3 NMC registration (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse).
Ability to manage a defined caseload.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Willing to undertake further training as required.
Experience of clinical audit
Proficient in use of IT
Chairing, negotiating and influencing skills
Ability to produce clear written reports and deliver effectively to a wide audience
Ability to manage changing priorities and have a positive approach to change.
Ability to work effectively within a team but also independently.
Ability to confidently challenge practice, support colleagues and offer practical and safe solutions
Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance, professional record keeping requirements, confidentiality and consent
Can demonstrate up to date knowledge, skills and competencies within the multi-agency safeguarding arena
Demonstrable experience of working with children, young people and families.
Self-motivated, proactive and innovative
Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Must have a current, valid driving license and access to a vehicle for business purposes.

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.