Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – School Nurse inSalisbury inSalisbury PUBLISHED
FRI 29 NOV 2024
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Opportunity to lead and implement a high-quality service that directly impacts children's health and wellbeing.
Access to a competitive salary range (£37,338-£44,962) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms.
Supportive work environment with free tea, coffee, and milk to enhance staff morale.
Membership in My Reward Hub, offering discounts on everyday purchases and access to cashback and vouchers.
Flexible access to wages as they are earned, helping to manage financial emergencies effectively.
Comprehensive support for mental and physical wellbeing, including online resources, career coaching, and legal assistance.
The role of "Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – School Nurse" at HCRG Care Group in Salisbury focuses on leading and delivering high-quality public health services to children as part of the Wiltshire Children's Community Services. The position involves assessing health needs, developing interventions, and fostering relationships with schools, families, and partner agencies to promote the health and wellbeing of children aged 5-19, in alignment with the Healthy Child Programme. Key responsibilities include managing a mixed skill team, conducting health needs assessments, performing multi-agency assessments, and safeguarding vulnerable children.
Candidates must possess a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification, current NMC registration, experience in school nursing, and be able to drive. Desirable qualifications include leadership training and experience in managing health interventions. The position offers a competitive salary, NHS pension, health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities, and an inclusive work culture.
Candidates must possess a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification, current NMC registration, experience in school nursing, and be able to drive. Desirable qualifications include leadership training and experience in managing health interventions. The position offers a competitive salary, NHS pension, health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities, and an inclusive work culture.
Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (specialist school nurses) work within Wiltshire Childrens Community Services to lead and deliver a high quality, pro-active service for children and the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme. The aim of the service is to reduce health inequalities, safeguard children and improve outcomes Base: One of three hubs based throughout Wiltshire
Key responsibilities
- Public health lead for the school nursing skill mixed team within the defined school community area, assessing health needs and identifying and implementing appropriate interventions utilising the skills of and delegating to the skill mix team in an outcome-focused context.
- To undertake population health needs assessment to identify local need and collaborate with key partners to address identified public health needs
- Develop and foster effective professional relationships and networks with schools and other key partners.
- Provide school age children/young people with a service that promotes their physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing. This will include partnership working with their families, schools and other agencies.
- To promote health and wellbeing through drop in, health education sessions and signposting. Referring/introducing to partner agencies as required.
- To contribute to multi-agency early support assessment of children and young people and take on lead professional role where appropriate.
- To manage an identified caseload comprising of secondary and primary schools Understanding the concept of clinical governance and safeguarding. Using this knowledge and skills to identify, assess and safeguard vulnerable children and families.
About us
As a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse School Nurse youll be part of our valued team atwithin HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- £37,338-£44,962Band 6 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
- Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
- Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
- Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
- Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
- An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
- The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards:with a numberof our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
Ideal Candidate:
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification
- Current NMC registration on third part of the register
- Experience in leading and working in school nursing teams
- Experience in leading interventions to improve outcomes and safeguard children and young people
- Qualification in practice supervising/assessing for nurse learners
- Working knowledge of the tools and progammes used in school nursing to improve outcomes for children.
- Car driver and use of car for work
- Ability to work with electronic health records and with IT systems
Desirable
- Qualification in leadership and innovative practice
- Experience in line management and developing teams
- Experience of presenting policy and outcomes to commissioners and partners
- Experience of goal setting and managing interventions to meet outcomes.
- Experience in leading complex health needs requiring safeguarding and multiagency processes
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To work as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) – School Nurse in the UK, you need a combination of qualifications, skills, and personal attributes. Here’s a breakdown of the essential skills required:
Qualifications
1. Nursing Degree: You must be a qualified nurse with a degree in nursing (e.g., Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
2. Postgraduate Qualification: Completion of a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) postgraduate program is necessary, which typically includes a focus on public health and community nursing.
Core Skills
1. Clinical Skills: Proficient in clinical assessments, health promotion, and delivering care specific to children and young people.
2. Public Health Knowledge: Understanding of public health policies, community health needs, and strategies to promote health in schools.
3. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to engage with children, families, and education staff; capability to convey health information clearly.
4. Health Education and Promotion: Skills to educate children, parents, and communities about health issues, hygiene, nutrition, and mental health.
5. Assessment and Evaluation: Ability to assess health needs, identify risks, and evaluate interventions or programs effectively.
6. Safeguarding: Knowledge of child protection policies, safeguarding procedures, and the ability to identify and respond to concerns about child welfare.
7. Collaboration and Teamwork: Working effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including teachers, healthcare professionals, and social services.
8. Cultural Competence: Sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds of students and their families, ensuring equitable health promotion and access to services.
9. Advocacy Skills: Ability to advocate for the needs of children and ensure they receive necessary health services and support.
10. Organizational Skills: Effective time management and organizational skills to manage a caseload and prioritize tasks.
Personal Attributes
1. Empathy and Compassion: Being caring and understanding towards children and their families, with a genuine interest in promoting their well-being.
2. Problem-solving Skills: Ability to identify problems, formulate solutions, and implement interventions effectively.
3. Resilience and Adaptability: Staying calm under pressure and being able to adapt to changing situations in a school environment.
4. Ethical Judgment: Upholding high ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality concerning sensitive information.
Continuing Professional Development
- Ongoing training in areas such as mental health, chronic illness management, and other relevant public health issues is essential to remain current in practice and develop new competencies.
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