Band 5 Student School Nurse

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Birmingham School Health Support Service seeks a dedicated Student School Health Nurse to promote health and well-being among children in schools. The role includes educational support through Birmingham City University, focusing on reducing health inequalities and improving access to health care services. Successful candidates will join a passionate, supportive team that aims to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• NMC registered first level nurse.
• Evidence of application to University - School Nursing Programme.
• Must have been employed by BCHC for 12 months or more.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people to access health care services.
• Engage in academic study and practical nursing skills development.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Self motivation

Education

Current NMC Registration

Minimum of 240 academic credits

Post-registration training

Mentorship qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Birmingham School Health Support Service provides confidential advice, care and support to schools, children, young people and their parents.

The service aims to protect and promote the physical and emotional well-being of children to ensure that they get the most of their education and life beyond.

If you are an NMC registered first level nurse who is committed to supporting Children and Young People to access health care services tailored to meet their specific needs and be part of a supportive team and service working in partnership; this is an exciting opportunity to enhance your own public health skills and join a service dedicated to reducing health inequalities and making a difference in the lives of Children and Young People in Birmingham

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is the largest community healthcare trust in the country which serves a diverse community and is striving to make positive changes.

Main duties of the job

As a Student School Health Nurse with us you will be supported by Birmingham City University for the 50% academic study requirements of the course. The training is offered fulltime commencing 1st September 2025 withfixed holidaysset throughout the 52 week duration of the course. You must be a car driver with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes

Throughout the course theory will be embedded into practice and as an NMC registrant you will be expected to further develop your communication, leadership and reflective skills. In practice you will be supported by dedicated and innovative School Nursing colleagues who are committed to supporting and developing Student School Health Nurses and then welcoming newly qualified School Nurse into teams.

Applications are welcomed from all applicants including those currently working in clinical roles above a band 5.

Internal candidates will need to present a signed secondment form at interview

About us

IMPORTANT

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Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Personal Spec for more details of main responsibilities of the role ...

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration
• Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme including a minimum of 240 academic credits of which at least 120 are at Level 5 (Diploma in Higher Education).
• Portfolio evidence of continual professional and academic development.
• For those wishing to undertake the Post Graduate SCPHN qualification at level 7 - applicants should hold an appropriate degree.
• Evidence of application to University- School Nursing Programme
• Letter confirming line manager approval to apply for secondment to the SCPHN programme
• Post-registration training
• Mentorship qualification (or working towards the award)

Experience

• Must be a current BCHC employee and have been employed by the organisation for 12 months or more.
• Self motivation
• Evidence based practice
• Problem solving
• Work independently
• Demonstrates an awareness of working in the Community
• Evidence of collaborative working within a multi-professional arena

Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrate high level of interpersonal and written skills
• Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice
• Evidence of having completed a Clinical Round
• Understands and demonstrates accountability
• Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice
• Computer literate - ability to use software programmes designed to maximise the contribution to the post e.g. Microsoft, Word, Excel
• Demonstrate sound literacy skills
• Understanding of role of School Nurse
• Understanding of health & social care
• Awareness of Health & Safety situations
• Awareness of equality and diversity in delivery of health care
• Ability to work in different settings
• Partnership working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding of safeguarding children & vulnerable adults

Personal Qualities

• Can demonstrate use of initiative
• Enthusiastic approach to delivery of care
• Adaptable to demands of the role of School Nursing
• Flexible/willingness to work across the Trust area as the job/services requires.
• Excellent role model
• Demonstrates the ability to cope with academic level of study required.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Display ability to evaluate situations and problems with common sense and creativity

Other Job Requirements

• Flexibility with working patterns
• Ability to think innovatively
• Must be willing to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country
• Ability to independently travel around the area as per job/service requirements
• Must be willing to undertake Occupational Health Clearance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.