Band 5 School Nurse - Thundersley

Integrated Care System; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health services provider in the UK is seeking a Band 5 School Nurse to support children's health and well-being. The successful candidate will deliver the Healthy Child Programme, work alongside multidisciplinary teams, and have responsibilities for mentorship. Applicants must have a Nursing or Midwifery qualification, be NMC Registered, and possess a valid UK driving license. This role offers NHS terms and conditions and the chance to make a significant impact on children's lives.

Benefits

NHS pension

Staff discounts

Well-being services

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• NMC Registered with experience in child health.
• Passion for promoting children's wellbeing.
• Confident in using IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Healthy Child Programme.
• Support children from transition into school up to age 19.
• Mentor pre-registration students.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

NMC Registered

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Leadership and mentorship

Education

Nursing or Midwifery qualification

Job description

On behalf of the NHS, Essex County Council and WECCG, HCRG Care Group and Barnardos are commissioned to provide a range of children, young people and family services throughout Essex that are free at the point of delivery.

The service, known as the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service, focuses on ensuring that everyone in Essex has the best possible start in life by meeting the identified needs of children, young people, and their families.

Our services are offered across Essex from the antenatal period up until a young person turns 19 or 25 for those with Special Educational Needs. We are located within the community, delivering outcome-based support to families within their homes, schools, or at one of our Family Hubs and Delivery Sites.

We aim to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for children and families in the community, for the community, with the community.

As a School Nurse within the Essex Child & Family Wellbeing Service, you'll join a team focused on clinical excellence and who recently received a Good CQC rating.

Main duties of the job

As a School Nurse, you'll join a Healthy Family Team committed to clinical excellence. Your days will be rewarding and varied, including supporting children and families and empowering them to reach their full potential.

• There is a Healthy Family Team located within every District of Essex, comprising a multidisciplinary team including Health Visitors, School Nurses, Family Wellbeing Nurses, and other colleagues working together to provide family support.
• You will work alongside SCPHN School Nurses and be responsible for delivering the Healthy Child Programme, including assessing health needs, developing, implementing, and evaluating packages of care.
• You will work as part of a team to offer universal School Nursing services supporting aspects of a child or young person's development and health from transition into school up to age 19 (25 for SEND).
• You will provide leadership and act as a positive role model by supporting colleagues and demonstrating high standards of care.
• You will undertake mentorship responsibilities for pre-registration students during placements within the service and provide preceptorship to support new staff members.
• You will be supported by our Practice Education team. SCPHN training is available after 1 year in post. Regular safeguarding supervision and opportunities for professional development will be provided.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services focused on experience, efficiency, and outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children’s community health services, primary care including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Supporting millions across England, we help more than half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer, providing inclusive facilities and adjustments to support everyone.

Roles may close early if highly popular. If interested, please apply promptly. For more about HCRG Care Group, visit our website.

Job responsibilities

• You will have a Nursing or Midwifery qualification and experience working with children and young people, with a passion for ensuring children have the best start in life.
• You will be NMC Registered.
• A comprehensive induction will be provided by our Practice Education Team. Applications from newly qualified nurses are welcome.
• You should be confident using IT systems and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• You must have a valid UK driving license and access to a car for work.

As a Band 5 School Nurse with HCRG Care Group, you will receive NHS terms and conditions, including an NHS pension, and access to various benefits including professional networks, staff discounts, well-being services, and development opportunities.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.