Senior Staff Nurse, Special Schools inSouthfields inSouthfields PUBLISHED 27 DEC 2023
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General Duties
Develops, promotes and implements integrated working (internal and external) whenever this would improve service delivery options or outcomes for individual children, young people and their families
Ensure that all staff within the team work to SHC and ESTH policies, procedures, standard operating procedures and guidelines within the service area and actively contributes to the proposal of policy or service changes as appropriate
Works closely and collaboratively with the education, health and social care staff
Delegates appropriately to ensure consistent coordinated care
Acts as a specialist practitioner and is a resource to other staff within the department and wider organisation
Leads by example and maintains a high level of professional conduct at all times
Is aware of issues relating to information governance and data security.
Clinical Responsibilities
Be confident and competent in carrying out clinical skills such as administration of medicines and gastrostomy feeds and has experience of working with children and young people with traceostomies
Support the lead clinician for the childrens continence service
Performs effective assessment and plans care according to the identified health needs of individual children and young people and for those accessing the continence service
Review care plans on at least a yearly basis or more frequently if needed
Make onward referrals where appropriate
Attend safeguarding supervision at least termly and additional, where required
Represents the school nursing team in the educational setting
Attend annual educational reviews, child in need meetings, team around the child meetings, professional meetings, child protection case conferences and core group meetings, representing the school nursing team and providing key information to education and social services staff and parents
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in order to minimise and prevent the spread of infection.
Management Responsibilities/Professional Leadership
Ensure team compliance with service delivery according to the commissioned service specification
Support the Team Leader and senior childrens services managers to monitor the staffing budget
Ensure staff comply with their obligation to collect and record data in electronic records in a timely manner
Receive and handle any complaints according to SHC and ESTH policy
Work collaboratively with the risk management department to support practitioners in the identification and management of any risks involved with the service and delivery of care
Ensure all staff comply with the incident policy and ensure that all reported incidents for designated areas are fully investigated
Ensure effective communication systems are utilised
Observe and comply with Trust policies and procedures for health and safety ensuring the environment you work in and are responsible for is safe, clean and tidy
Promote equal opportunities in compliance with Trust policies
Ensure that benefits to children and young people are maximised through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS resources including equipment, property, budget, time etc
Participate in the audit of services to ensure a high level of service delivery and identify areas of improvement.
Education, Training and Personal Development
Develop and implement local orientation, local induction programmes and preceptorship for any new employees to the team
Ensure you are compliant with statutory and mandatory training whilst maintaining an adequate level of service delivery
Work alongside the Team Leader and senior childrens services managers to ensure all staff are competent and confident in performing clinical skills associated with their role ensuring any poor performance issues are addressed in line with SHC and ESTH policies
Ensure staff participate in reflective practice to ensure effective problem solving strategies within the team
Complete verification for nursing staff undertaking their revalidation in line with NMC guidelines
Ensure student nurses on clinical placements are allocated trained mentors to support the special school nurses ensuring that placements offer developmental opportunities and are a positive experience.
Working Relationships/Communication
Develop and maintain a highly professional and constructive relationship with the education team within the special needs schools
Maintain good communication with children and young people, parents, carers, staff and other professionals at all times and be able to communicate complex information in an appropriate manner to all
Be able to handle sensitive information and act in a tactful manner when there may be a conflict of interest
Have knowledge of alternative methods of communication such as Makaton, PECS, PODD books etc.
Financial Responsibility/Service Delivery
Be responsible for the issue of childrens continence products ensuring the identified needs of the client is met whilst maintaining the specified budget
Support the Team Leader and senior childrens services managers to monitor the staffing budget for the specified service areas ensuring expenditure remains within the allocated budget.
Senior Staff Nurse, Special Schools - Band 6
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 nurse who has experience in community paediatric nursing, children's continence and working in a special school.
The School Nursing Team deliver health care to children with complex health needs attending Greenmead School in Wandsworth, Perseid School in Merton and Sherwood Park School in Sutton. They are responsible for undertaking health assessments, completing and updating care plans, managing emergency situations and providing training for education staff. They complete records and attend child protection conferences.
The successful candidate will ensure that high quality nursing care is delivered within Greenmead Day School.
The post holder will work collaboratively with other professionals involved in the care of children and young people including therapists, educational staff, school nursing and Social Services to support and empower children, young people and their families, to improve health and give every child and young person the opportunity to develop their full potential.
General Duties
Develops, promotes and implements integrated working (internal and external) whenever this would improve service delivery options or outcomes for individual children, young people and their families
Ensure that all staff within the team work to SHC and ESTH policies, procedures, standard operating procedures and guidelines within the service area and actively contributes to the proposal of policy or service changes as appropriate
Works closely and collaboratively with the education, health and social care staff
Delegates appropriately to ensure consistent coordinated care
Acts as a specialist practitioner and is a resource to other staff within the department and wider organisation
Leads by example and maintains a high level of professional conduct at all times
Is aware of issues relating to information governance and data security.
Clinical Responsibilities
Be confident and competent in carrying out clinical skills such as administration of medicines and gastrostomy feeds and has experience of working with children and young people with traceostomies
Support the lead clinician for the childrens continence service
Performs effective assessment and plans care according to the identified health needs of individual children and young people and for those accessing the continence service
Review care plans on at least a yearly basis or more frequently if needed
Make onward referrals where appropriate
Attend safeguarding supervision at least termly and additional, where required
Represents the school nursing team in the educational setting
Attend annual educational reviews, child in need meetings, team around the child meetings, professional meetings, child protection case conferences and core group meetings, representing the school nursing team and providing key information to education and social services staff and parents
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in order to minimise and prevent the spread of infection.
Management Responsibilities/Professional Leadership
Ensure team compliance with service delivery according to the commissioned service specification
Support the Team Leader and senior childrens services managers to monitor the staffing budget
Ensure staff comply with their obligation to collect and record data in electronic records in a timely manner
Receive and handle any complaints according to SHC and ESTH policy
Work collaboratively with the risk management department to support practitioners in the identification and management of any risks involved with the service and delivery of care
Ensure all staff comply with the incident policy and ensure that all reported incidents for designated areas are fully investigated
Ensure effective communication systems are utilised
Observe and comply with Trust policies and procedures for health and safety ensuring the environment you work in and are responsible for is safe, clean and tidy
Promote equal opportunities in compliance with Trust policies
Ensure that benefits to children and young people are maximised through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS resources including equipment, property, budget, time etc
Participate in the audit of services to ensure a high level of service delivery and identify areas of improvement.
Education, Training and Personal Development
Develop and implement local orientation, local induction programmes and preceptorship for any new employees to the team
Ensure you are compliant with statutory and mandatory training whilst maintaining an adequate level of service delivery
Work alongside the Team Leader and senior childrens services managers to ensure all staff are competent and confident in performing clinical skills associated with their role ensuring any poor performance issues are addressed in line with SHC and ESTH policies
Ensure staff participate in reflective practice to ensure effective problem solving strategies within the team
Complete verification for nursing staff undertaking their revalidation in line with NMC guidelines
Ensure student nurses on clinical placements are allocated trained mentors to support the special school nurses ensuring that placements offer developmental opportunities and are a positive experience.
Working Relationships/Communication
Develop and maintain a highly professional and constructive relationship with the education team within the special needs schools
Maintain good communication with children and young people, parents, carers, staff and other professionals at all times and be able to communicate complex information in an appropriate manner to all
Be able to handle sensitive information and act in a tactful manner when there may be a conflict of interest
Have knowledge of alternative methods of communication such as Makaton, PECS, PODD books etc.
Financial Responsibility/Service Delivery
Be responsible for the issue of childrens continence products ensuring the identified needs of the client is met whilst maintaining the specified budget
Support the Team Leader and senior childrens services managers to monitor the staffing budget for the specified service areas ensuring expenditure remains within the allocated budget.
Senior Staff Nurse, Special Schools - Band 6
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 nurse who has experience in community paediatric nursing, children's continence and working in a special school.
The School Nursing Team deliver health care to children with complex health needs attending Greenmead School in Wandsworth, Perseid School in Merton and Sherwood Park School in Sutton. They are responsible for undertaking health assessments, completing and updating care plans, managing emergency situations and providing training for education staff. They complete records and attend child protection conferences.
The successful candidate will ensure that high quality nursing care is delivered within Greenmead Day School.
The post holder will work collaboratively with other professionals involved in the care of children and young people including therapists, educational staff, school nursing and Social Services to support and empower children, young people and their families, to improve health and give every child and young person the opportunity to develop their full potential.
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