School Health Nurse

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated nurse to join their school health team. The successful candidate will support children's health by delivering the Healthy Child Program, collaborating with various agencies, and managing a safeguarding caseload. This full-time role is ideal for an enthusiastic individual with strong communication and clinical skills. Regular training and support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience in nursing.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues and public health.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Healthy Child Program 5-19.
• Collaborate with partner agencies for health outcomes.
• Assess care needs and implement care programs.
• Support immunization delivery during outbreaks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Organizational skills

Clinical skills

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and self-organized dedicated nurse to join our school health team.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, IT, organizational, and clinical skills to support children, young people, parents, professionals, and multi-agencies.

The role involves delivering the Healthy Child Programme to the school-age population within Sefton, sharing public health information and interventions. You will also manage a safeguarding caseload, addressing complex public health issues.

Training and Support

A thorough preceptorship/induction program will be provided, including regular supervision and safeguarding support.

About the Service

The Children’s Service offers support to children, young people, and families through screening, developmental reviews, and guidance to promote healthy choices, aligned with The Healthy Child Program 0–19 years (DH, 2023). The Community Staff Nurse will work mainly within the School Nursing team to promote health and reduce inequalities.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Healthy Child Program 5-19, up to age 25 for SEN children/young people, using evidence-based practice and the Framework for Assessment (DH 2002).
• Collaborate with voluntary and statutory partner agencies to achieve positive health outcomes.
• Potentially have responsibility for designated schools as the named health professional.
• Assess care needs, implement, and evaluate care programs for children, young people, and families.
• Be aware of immunization programs and support delivery during disease outbreaks.

About Mersey Care

Mersey Care is a large trust providing physical and mental health services across the North West, serving over 1.4 million people. We offer inpatient and community services, including high secure mental health facilities, with a commitment to 'perfect care'—safe, effective, timely, equitable, and efficient.

Contact for Further Details

Name: Wendy Nelson, Team Leader
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Additional contacts: Charlene Kehoe (07500881898), Mandy Griffin (07467336775)

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Health, Wellness & Fitness

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