Job summary
As a member of the Universitys Students, Support and Information Service team, the post holder will provide a nursing service for students across both our campuses. The post holder will work closely with other colleagues within the Wellbeing team.
The Nurse Health Adviser will provide an approachable University health support service which is accessible to all students and will take a pro-active approach to health education within the University community, to include planning and delivering health promotion and providing general advice to students, both individually and in groups, on health-related matters.
Main duties of the job
A qualified Nurse (RGN or equivalent), with demonstrable experience of working with young people, you will liaise closely with the team to assess and support students at risk and formulate individual support plans, collaborating with external agencies to offer a broad range of provision to students. With proven organisational skills and strong written and verbal communication skills, the post holder will provide supporting evidence for the mitigation process as well as undertaking risk assessments and updating and reviewing University health policies.
About us
The University of Chichester is a dynamic, supportive and ambitious institution with clear values and a long history in Higher Education. We have a great reputation for providing students and staff alike with the opportunity to achieve excellence within a stimulating and supportive environment.
We strive to nurture and facilitate a working environment where all colleagues are equally valued, truly supported and duly recognised for their contribution. All of our staff, irrespective of their role, are instrumental in achieving our University mission and vision.
You will be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused team, covering a range of services including Student Health and Wellbeing, Disability and Dyslexia Services, Student Money Advice and International Student Advice. The wider team includes colleagues based in our Support and Information Zone, providing first level support and signposting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based at Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester and the Universitys coastal campus at Bognor Regis, but required to work at any centre where University business is conducted that is within reasonable distance of the campus base.
Function of the Post:As a member of the Universitys Students, Support and Information Service team, the post holder will provide a nursing service for students at the Bishop Otter Campus (BOC) and the Bognor Regis Campus (BRC). The post holder will work closely with other colleagues within the Wellbeing team.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Provide an approachable University health support service which is accessible to all students and take a pro-active approach to health education within the University community, to include planning and delivering health promotion and providing general advice to students both individually and in groups on health-related matters.
- Liaise closely with other members of the Student Wellbeing, Disability and Dyslexia team and the wider Directorate including the Accommodation team to promote health and well-being and provide holistic support for students, and identify and support students who may be at risk.
- As part of Student Wellbeing team identify and support students with safeguarding concerns and be familiar with the Universitys Safeguarding and Prevent policy, attending relevant associated training.
- Assess students who may be at risk and, in liaison with colleagues, engage with fitness to study/practise process if appropriate.
- As a registered nurse work within the NMC Code of Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. Ensure professional development and engage with the revalidation process and maintain professional registration and undertake regular clinical supervision.
- Work closely with local GP surgeries to encourage student registration and refer as appropriate.
- Formulate individual support plans with the student to provide a resource for the student regarding their responsibilities and role in managing their health. With consent, share this plan appropriately to ensure availability of resource. If necessary provide further information about condition and treatment on request. Provide advice and support in liaison with disability services, to students with disclosed health conditions, both chronic and acute.
- Provide support to students whose ability to study is impacted by health issues. Provide information regarding the Mitigation process and if appropriate provide evidence in support of their application.
- In liaison with the Disability team and Travel Plan, engage with students with health conditions who have appealed to park on campus. Provide advice and, if appropriate evidence, in support of an appeal.
- Create and review relevant University health policies such as meningitis and notifiable disease policies and procedures to ensure these are up to date and in line with best practice.
- When appropriate liaise with outside agencies, and network with other universities to ensure that the University is in line with best practice and compliant with local and national health law. Liaise with local sexual health services to ensure guidance and advice is up to date. Collaborate where possible on joint strategies aimed at the student community to promote positive sexual health.
- Support students who disclose alleged sexual assault. Informing them of external and internal reporting options and supporting them through these processes if required. Liaise with statutory services with the students consent if required, following University Policy and processes.
- Provide risk assessments for pregnant students who wish to engage, to support them to confidently continue their studies.
- Liaise closely with the University and SUs Health and Safety Officers and work with local and national agencies to enhance and inform support for students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based at Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester and the Universitys coastal campus at Bognor Regis, but required to work at any centre where University business is conducted that is within reasonable distance of the campus base.
Function of the Post:As a member of the Universitys Students, Support and Information Service team, the post holder will provide a nursing service for students at the Bishop Otter Campus (BOC) and the Bognor Regis Campus (BRC). The post holder will work closely with other colleagues within the Wellbeing team.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Provide an approachable University health support service which is accessible to all students and take a pro-active approach to health education within the University community, to include planning and delivering health promotion and providing general advice to students both individually and in groups on health-related matters.
- Liaise closely with other members of the Student Wellbeing, Disability and Dyslexia team and the wider Directorate including the Accommodation team to promote health and well-being and provide holistic support for students, and identify and support students who may be at risk.
- As part of Student Wellbeing team identify and support students with safeguarding concerns and be familiar with the Universitys Safeguarding and Prevent policy, attending relevant associated training.
- Assess students who may be at risk and, in liaison with colleagues, engage with fitness to study/practise process if appropriate.
- As a registered nurse work within the NMC Code of Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. Ensure professional development and engage with the revalidation process and maintain professional registration and undertake regular clinical supervision.
- Work closely with local GP surgeries to encourage student registration and refer as appropriate.
- Formulate individual support plans with the student to provide a resource for the student regarding their responsibilities and role in managing their health. With consent, share this plan appropriately to ensure availability of resource. If necessary provide further information about condition and treatment on request. Provide advice and support in liaison with disability services, to students with disclosed health conditions, both chronic and acute.
- Provide support to students whose ability to study is impacted by health issues. Provide information regarding the Mitigation process and if appropriate provide evidence in support of their application.
- In liaison with the Disability team and Travel Plan, engage with students with health conditions who have appealed to park on campus. Provide advice and, if appropriate evidence, in support of an appeal.
- Create and review relevant University health policies such as meningitis and notifiable disease policies and procedures to ensure these are up to date and in line with best practice.
- When appropriate liaise with outside agencies, and network with other universities to ensure that the University is in line with best practice and compliant with local and national health law. Liaise with local sexual health services to ensure guidance and advice is up to date. Collaborate where possible on joint strategies aimed at the student community to promote positive sexual health.
- Support students who disclose alleged sexual assault. Informing them of external and internal reporting options and supporting them through these processes if required. Liaise with statutory services with the students consent if required, following University Policy and processes.
- Provide risk assessments for pregnant students who wish to engage, to support them to confidently continue their studies.
- Liaise closely with the University and SUs Health and Safety Officers and work with local and national agencies to enhance and inform support for students.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A commitment to developing a customer focused service.
- A flexible approach with an ability to work unsupervised.
- A collaborative team player who will contribute to the development of the service.
- A commitment to enhancing the student experience.
- Understand and actively embrace the Universitys distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for our University.
- Willing to demonstrate commitment and support for the Universitys People Strategy.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in a clinical setting, gained through professional practice.
- Demonstrable experience of working with young people, with an empathy and understanding of the needs of students of all ages.
Desirable
- Experience or training in sexual health and family planning advice and guidance.
- Experience and/or training in meeting the needs of students with disabilities.
- Experience and/or training in community mental health issues.
- Evidence of networking with local or national agencies to enhance the provision of services.
- Experience of working within a Further or Higher Education environment, particularly one with residential provision.
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified Nurse (RGN or equivalent) with professional qualifications.
Skills
Essential
- Proven organisational, administrative and planning skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Good IT skills and competent in capturing electronic data.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A commitment to developing a customer focused service.
- A flexible approach with an ability to work unsupervised.
- A collaborative team player who will contribute to the development of the service.
- A commitment to enhancing the student experience.
- Understand and actively embrace the Universitys distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for our University.
- Willing to demonstrate commitment and support for the Universitys People Strategy.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in a clinical setting, gained through professional practice.
- Demonstrable experience of working with young people, with an empathy and understanding of the needs of students of all ages.
Desirable
- Experience or training in sexual health and family planning advice and guidance.
- Experience and/or training in meeting the needs of students with disabilities.
- Experience and/or training in community mental health issues.
- Evidence of networking with local or national agencies to enhance the provision of services.
- Experience of working within a Further or Higher Education environment, particularly one with residential provision.
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified Nurse (RGN or equivalent) with professional qualifications.
Skills
Essential
- Proven organisational, administrative and planning skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Good IT skills and competent in capturing electronic data.
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).
