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SCPHN School NurseinBakewellinBakewellPUBLISHED FRI 25 OCT 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa, pro rata  PERMANENT 
MULTI-DISCIPLINARYNHS

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFTFollow Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

The SCPHN School Nurse role at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT in Bakewell is a full-time position that involves engaging with children, families, and partner agencies to deliver the Healthy Child Programme and address safeguarding needs. As part of the Children's Community Services Team, the nurse will lead initiatives, manage the team serving children aged 5-19, and work within a public health framework to meet prioritized health needs. Responsibilities include assessing health needs, developing and evaluating intervention programs, and serving as the 'named nurse' for a Multi-Agency Team.

The role requires a commitment to creating a supportive culture, continuous service improvement, and accountability. The nurse will be based primarily at Newholme Hospital and will cover schools in the Buxton area while traveling across the locality from Matlock to Glossop for various responsibilities, including attending meetings and training sessions. The position emphasises collaboration with local organisations and a commitment to patient welfare at the core of its operations.

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Useful skills for a SCPHN School Nurse:
To work as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) School Nurse in the UK, you need a combination of educational qualifications, clinical skills, and specific personal attributes. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A degree in nursing (either adult, child, or mental health nursing) is required.
2. Postgraduate Qualification: A postgraduate qualification in community public health nursing (SCPHN), which includes training specifically focused on school nursing.
Clinical Skills:
1. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct comprehensive health assessments of children and adolescents.
2. Health Promotion: Knowledge of health education, promotion strategies, and public health initiatives.
3. Referral Techniques: Skills in making appropriate referrals to other health services and agencies.
4. Mental Health Awareness: Understanding of mental health issues among children and adolescents, including the ability to provide support and intervention.
5. Chronic Condition Management: Skills in the management and support of children with chronic health conditions.
Interpersonal Skills:
1. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information effectively to children, parents, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to provide supportive care and understanding to students and their families.
3. Collaboration: Working effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including teachers, social workers, and healthcare professionals.
Organizational Skills:
1. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload.
2. Record Keeping: Proficiency in maintaining accurate and confidential records of student health information.
Knowledge:
1. Legislation and Policies: Understanding of relevant healthcare legislation, safeguarding children policies, and school health policies.
2. Public Health Issues: Awareness of current public health issues affecting children and adolescents, including immunization programs and health inequalities.
Personal Attributes:
1. Resilience: The ability to cope with challenging situations and remain positive.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to work in diverse environments and respond to the changing needs of schools and students.
3. Professionalism: Commitment to upholding the nursing standards and ethical practices.
Continuing Professional Development:
- Ongoing education and training in areas relevant to school nursing, including updates on public health, mental health, and childhood development.
 


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