Early Help Specialist School Nurse

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Early Help Specialist School Nurse to enhance health outcomes for children in Tewkesbury. This role involves leadership in public health nursing, partnership development, and managing a clinical caseload. Join a supportive team committed to making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Induction and Preceptorship programmes

Clinical and Safeguarding Supervision

Support for mental and emotional health

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and inspiring colleagues in public health nursing.
• Ability to develop partnerships and interventions for children's health.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnership working to support children's health.
• Manage a caseload alongside specialist responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Public Health Nursing

Education

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse

Job description

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We have created an exciting new specialist role in the School Nursing Service in Gloucestershire, providing an opportunity to develop partnership working to ensure children receive early help and support to thrive and develop. The role will evolve based on the health needs of targeted populations, starting with helping children become ready for school. Using strong leadership skills, the post holder will build robust relationships with partners, develop new pathways and interventions, and demonstrate impact and outcomes for children and families.

The post is based in Tewkesbury, with specialist work developed alongside a caseload from the Tewkesbury School Nurse team. It is expected that the role will be a 40:60 split between specialist responsibilities and clinical caseload work.

Are you a dynamic Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) seeking a new challenge?

• Do you have the passion to lead and inspire colleagues in public health nursing, working early with children and young people to improve health outcomes?

If yes, then this job is for you!

We Can Offer

• Diverse work leading a skill-mixed team developed through robust competency frameworks
• Induction and Preceptorship programmes to support your transition into the role
• Clinical, Safeguarding, and Restorative Supervision to aid your professional development
• A focus on the health and wellbeing of staff, with many benefits and support for mental and emotional health

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Details are provided in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About Us

Our workforce of over 5,000 colleagues works across 55 sites and in people's homes. We foster a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse workplace, building a culture of civility, trust, and belonging.

Our staff surveys show high satisfaction, with 72% recommending us as a place to work and 76% endorsing our care quality. We are committed to being a Great Place to Work and continuously improving our environment.

Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits

Name: Bridget Davies
Job Title: Head of School Nursing
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]