School Nurse - Bracknell inBracknell inBracknell PUBLISHED
WED 6 NOV 2024
Candidates must be registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurses in School Nursing, demonstrate a high clinical standard, and possess strong interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with young people. The job also requires a valid driver's license for travel to multiple school sites. The Trust values professional development and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Interested candidates are urged to submit their applications promptly as they will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
We're looking for a qualified part time School Nurse to join our 0-19 team in Bracknell Forest and be part of our 'Outstanding' CQC rated Trust.
You'll join a welcoming dedicated team of school nurses, community nurses and support staff. We've a cohesive and integrated service so you'll benefit from working closely with our Health Visiting colleagues. We've established strong working relationships with the local schools that you'll visit on rotation.
You'll manage your own independent caseload and your work will include:
- Conducting drop-in sessions on rotation at targeted schools
- Completing health assessments for children in care
- Attending safeguarding conferences
- Working with other teams and agencies
You'll be passionate about working with young people. You'll find we value your enthusiasm, strong people skills and that we encourage your professional development. There is opportunity within the team to pursue special interests.
This is a permanent part time role for 30 hours, 4 days week within our service hours of 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday. Term time only can also be considered.
Applications for this role will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close early .
- Conduct drop-in sessions at assigned primary and secondary schools.
- Independently manage a caseload, addressing children's health needs using evidence-based practices.
- Perform in-depth health assessments for Children in Care, those with Child Protection Plans, and other vulnerable children, following Berkshire LSCB policies.
- Ensure efficient use of team resources through effective delegation and resource management.
- Provide targeted health interventions for children and young people with specific health needs.
- Lead and manage to uphold high standards of care and clinical excellence.
About us
The must haves for this role:
- A registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) in School Nursing and active on the NMC register
- High standard of clinical work and ability to develop andmaintaintrusting relationships with children/young people.
- A degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads.
- Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Alison Stares on or email wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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