School Nurse (SCPHN)

Devon County Council; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Exmouth is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) to enhance outcomes for children and families. Candidates should be registered nurses, with effective partnership skills and a commitment to community health. The role offers professional development opportunities. A driver’s license and access to a car are mandatory.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered School Nurses with experience in public health.
• Ability to manage changing workload priorities.
• Active driver's license and access to a car is required.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Single Point of Access Hub covering a geographical area.
• Lead and manage work load priorities.
• Work in multi-agency collaboration for safeguarding children.

Skills

Innovative

Motivated

Enthusiastic

Team leadership

Partnership working

Education

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree

Qualification at Masters level

Job description

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse

Exmouth/Sidmouth. Other positions are available across Devon. Please see Public Health Nursing - Working for Devon | Devon County Council for more information.

We are looking for registered School Nurses who are innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic, who want to make a real difference improving outcomes for children and families in Devon.

Main duties of the job

You will work within corporate teams and be rostered to work in the Single Point of Access Hub covering a defined geographical area. You'll be supported by team leaders and various dedicated health professionals, including Health Visitors, School Nurses, Staff Nurses and Community Health Workers. We strive to deliver an excellent service to the children, young people, and families living in our Community

You'll lead and manage changing and challenging work load priorities. Working in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies; multi-agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role.

Please note that an active drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.

About us

- Employee Assistance Program

- Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

- Flexible working within service hours

Professional development is a high priority for us and we provide a range of training opportunities and in-house expertise that will support your own professional development.

Successful candidates will receive a full induction, preceptorship where indicated, safeguarding and clinical supervision. Applications from newly qualified school nurses are welcomed.

We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Person Specification

Experience

• Please see the full person specification on the Devon County Council site to see the full criteria.
• Please see the full person specification on the Devon County Council site to see the full criteria.

Qualifications

• Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor /School Nurse.
• Qualification at Masters level.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.