School Nurse Assistant in School Nursing

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding NHS Trust is seeking a motivated School Nurse Assistant to join their dynamic team in Solihull. This role involves providing vital administrative support to enhance public health initiatives for school-aged children. As a key player in the School Nursing Service, you will manage health assessments and contribute to the National Child Measurement Programme. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, with a passion for working with children and families. Join a progressive organization committed to delivering compassionate care and making a positive impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, and families.
• Ability to manage online health assessments and questionnaires.

Responsibilities

• Administer online health assessments for school pupils.
• Support the School Nursing Team with administrative tasks.
• Raise the profile of the School Nursing Service on social media.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Experience with Electronic Health Records

Flexibility

Education

Relevant Health or Nursing Qualification

Tools

System One Electronic Records

Job description

Would you like the opportunity to work for an NHS Trust that has been ranked one of the best in the country in the NHS Staff Survey results?

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic School Nurse Assistant to join our busy Solihull School Nursing Team. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Solihull School Nursing Service, including managing an online health needs assessment tool for school-aged children. You will also play a key role in raising awareness of public health messages at both local and national levels, and in promoting the profile of the School Nursing Service. Additionally, you will be involved in delivering the National Child Measurement Programme within primary school settings.

Ideal candidates will be flexible, adaptable, and possess excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills, with experience using electronic health record systems. You should be capable of working both as part of a team and independently, with experience working with children, young people, and families.

If you are a positive team player who can respond quickly to changing priorities, this could be the right role for you. We look forward to hearing from you!

The post holder will actively contribute to the School Nursing Team, working collaboratively to promote positive outcomes for children and young people. Your main duties will include supporting the team with administrative and clerical tasks, working with schools to ensure the delivery of the Department of Health’s National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).

Primary responsibilities include:

• Administer online health assessments for Year 6 and Year 9 pupils.
• Manage Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) for reception pupils.
• Record student movements in and out of the system.
• Discharge pupils from System One electronic records when they leave (Year 11).
• Register children onto System One electronic records as needed.
• Archive records for pupils no longer active in the service.
• Support the team in raising the profile of Solihull School Nursing via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust has been rated outstanding following our latest CQC inspection. We are proud to be ranked 4th in the country for staff recommendations. We serve Warwickshire and beyond, including hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa, and Shipston-on-Stour, as well as community services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organization committed to improving quality, integrating pathways, and enhancing productivity.

Our core values are: Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective, and compassionate care. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked to demonstrate how you embody these values and how they influence your work. Regardless of your role, these values are at the heart of everything we do.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Paula Conlon-Swain
Clinical Lead in School Nursing
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]