Community Staff Nurse in School Nurse Team- Elmbridge

NHS; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Community Staff Nurse for the School Nurse Team in Elmbridge. This role involves providing preventative and supportive health care to children, young people, and their families, working collaboratively within a public health nursing team. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits aimed at professional growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive pay & pension

Professional growth opportunities

Exclusive rewards and discounts

24/7 wellbeing support

Flexible pay options

Learning & development support

Recognition & involvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification required.
• Experience working with children and young people essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthy child programme at four levels.
• Conduct health assessments in schools.
• Support SCPHN in providing specialist targeted support.

Skills

Child Protection awareness

Knowledge of national and local policies

Experience working with children and young people

Understanding of child and adolescent development

Excellent IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

SystmOne

Emis

Job description

Community Staff Nurse in School Nurse Team- Elmbridge

The Community Staff Nurse in the School Nurse Team is a registered general nurse working as part of the public health nursing team to provide preventative and supportive health care to children, young people, and their families.

The post holder works with a public health focus under the supervision of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) with a defined population.

As part of the public health nursing team, the post holder collaborates with a wider multi-disciplinary and inter-agency team to offer public health services to the community.

The work takes place in a variety of settings, including home, clinic, and community venues.

Base

Our Healthy Family Teams support our Surrey-wide service. You will be based at one of our Office Hubs across Surrey with the opportunity for hybrid working.

HCRG Care Group is a flexible-first employer. While you will have an office base, our teams are agile and work in flexible/hybrid arrangements.

Main duties of the job

1. Deliver the healthy child programme at four levels as delegated by the Specialist Community Public Health School Nurse.
2. Recognise health needs for individual clients and situations concerning the health of children, young people, individuals, and families, sometimes in complex situations, and identify when referral for support from Public Health Specialist is necessary.
3. Undertake health assessments in schools.
4. Prepare for, attend, and participate in relevant case conferences and inter-agency meetings as delegated by the SCPHN. Undertake health needs assessments and care planning as appropriate.
5. Support the SCPHN in providing specialist targeted support to children identified as at risk or with complex needs, ensuring Partnership Plus plans are in place.
6. Assist the SCPHN in identifying, prioritising, and implementing programmes of support responding to public health needs of the school-age population.
7. Conduct comprehensive assessments of individual public health needs and provide support or onward referral as appropriate, focusing on sexual health, smoking, and weight management.
8. Offer advice and support to children, young people, and families based on evidence-based practice.

Please see the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 improve services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children’s community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and help more than half a million people each year, 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 committed company, providing facilities, work adjustments, and technical solutions to be inclusive.

Roles may close earlier if highly competitive. We encourage early applications. For more about HCRG Care Group, visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Job responsibilities

As a Community Staff Nurse in the School Nurse Team, we value your wellbeing and offer benefits such as:

• Competitive pay & pension: Band 5 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.
• Professional growth: Join 'Strive for Better' networks to connect with NHS professionals nationwide.
• Exclusive rewards: Discounts at supermarkets, retailers, Virgin Experience Days via Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing support: 24/7 free wellbeing services, including counseling and legal advice.
• Flexible pay options: Use Wagestream to access wages as needed.
• Learning & development: Support from our team with access to e-learning, career pathways, and funding.
• Recognition & involvement: Awards, idea contributions, and regular leadership updates.

Job description

We seek a dedicated Community Staff Nurse to join our team, offering support and benefits to help you thrive in your role.

Ideal candidate

We would love to hear from you if you have:

Essential:

• Registered Nurse qualification
• Child Protection awareness
• Knowledge of national and local policies in Children’s Services and Public Health
• Experience working with children and young people
• Understanding of child and adolescent development
• Ability to apply theory to practice
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Excellent IT skills, including experience with electronic client records such as SystmOne or Emis

Desirable:

• Recent degree-level study evidence
• Knowledge of family planning and sexual health
• Understanding of Healthy Schools initiatives

Other requirement: Full UK driving license with insured vehicle for business use.

Please see the attached Job Description for the full Personal Specification.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.