School Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a public health practitioner to lead and organize the delivery of health programs in schools. The successful candidate will have a SCPHN degree or equivalent in School Nursing and will work within a community setting, ensuring the health and safety of school-aged children. This fixed-term position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in public health.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a SCPHN degree or equivalent in School Nursing with current NMC registration.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery & organisation of the public health programme for a defined population.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for families in the community.
• Coordinate and delegate work within a skill-mix team.

Education

SCPHN degree or equivalent in School Nursing

Job description

About the Board

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family‑friendly benefits, including work‑life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will have professional responsibility for a defined population / caseload and lead the delivery & organisation of the public health programme, including the nursing component of the school health program to a school‑age population within a defined number of schools.
• Based within the community setting, the practitioner is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care offered to families and external organisations, with particular attention to safeguarding children.
• They will be responsible for coordinating and delegating work within a skill‑mix team.
• Delivering the nursing component of the school health program to a school‑age population within a defined number of schools (repeat responsibility – retained for clarity).

Eligibility

• Candidates must hold a SCPHN degree or equivalent in School Nursing with current NMC registration.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Employment Details

• This post is fixed term/secondment for 46 weeks due to maternity leave.

How to Apply

Successful application will be communicated via email. Please use the email address registered on your application form for all correspondence.