School Nurse (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse)

NHS; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in the UK is looking for a motivated School Nurse to improve outcomes for children and families. The role requires strong communication skills, knowledge of safeguarding, and a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree. Candidates will need to work in Exmouth/Sidmouth and be committed to professional development.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts Scheme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake specific IT training as required.
• Ability to effectively manage time and caseload.
• Self-motivated, assertive, and able to negotiate complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Work within corporate teams and manage changing workloads.
• Lead and manage priorities in partnership with various agencies.
• Deliver clinically effective practice based on evidence.

Skills

Continuous professional development

Ability to manage time and caseload

Excellent written and communication skills

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Evidence of partnership working

Proficient in health needs assessment

Self-motivated and assertive

Fluent in spoken English

Education

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree

Masters qualification

Job description

School Nurse (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse)

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurses

37.5 hours in Exmouth/Sidmouth and 22.5 hours in Sidmouth. Other positions are available across Devon. Please see Public Health Nursing - Working for Devon | Devon County Council for more information.

Please ensure that you open the job description to view so that the full essential criteria required for the post can be sighted.

We do not sponsor Visas for this post. UK Right to Work is required.

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.

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

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.

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 on the right hand side.

How to apply

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

• A willingness to undertake specific IT training as required.
• Strong evidence of continuous professional development.
• A willingness to undertake mentorship.
• Ability to effectively manage time and caseload.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Proficient in health needs assessment, evaluation and action planning.
• Excellent written and communication skills, to be confident and articulate.
• Ensure the delivery of clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation and integration of evidence‑based practice. Ensure implementation of evidence‑based standards of care, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work within own boundaries of competence.
• Evidence of partnership working.
• An awareness of and understanding of wider public health issues.
• An ability to interpret and implement National Regulations for Data Protection and Record Keeping.
• Self‑motivated, assertive and able to negotiate complex cases and situations.
• Flexible.
• Registered car driver.
• Clean UK licence.
• Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Equal Opportunities – Devon County Council and its staff seek to eliminate discrimination, advance equality and foster good relations.
• Physical – Able to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary.
• Commit and conform to DCC Customer Service Standards.
• Up to date health visiting/school nursing experience.
• Previous experience participating in research projects.
• Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines.

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.