School Staff Nurse

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS community health organization as a School Staff Nurse, where you'll improve the health and wellbeing of children and families. Work collaboratively within a close-knit team, creating a positive impact in community health. We value diversity and flexible working arrangements, ensuring that you contribute effectively while balancing your commitments.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification and experience working with children.
• Ability to support vulnerable families and promote healthy behaviors.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interventions that improve health and wellbeing of children.
• Encourage parents to develop strong bonds with children.
• Identify and assist children facing health issues early.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable School Staff Nurse to join our professional school health team.

We’re a close team but we’re never exclusive. If you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

School Staff Nurses work as part of a team led by our Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHNs) to deliver interventions that improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families. Responsibilities include:

• Helping parents develop and sustain strong bonds with children
• Encouraging care that keeps children healthy and safe
• Reducing childhood obesity through promoting healthy eating and physical activity
• Identifying health issues early for timely support
• Preparing children for and supporting them in education settings
• Identifying and assisting children, young people, and families facing problems that could affect their future

This role works within a school-aged service and involves regulated activity with children aged 4-19, including support for vulnerable families.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and excellent community services. To achieve this, we seek outstanding people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, Excellent.

We believe that a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion improves patient care and creates a happier workforce. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Our application forms ask for information about your protected characteristics. This information is confidential and used solely to ensure diversity and equitable access to opportunities. Applicants can also opt for the guaranteed interview scheme if applicable.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation. Discuss with us any flexible working arrangements that accommodate your personal and family commitments. We aim to support you in working flexibly to suit both your needs and those of our service.

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For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Rachel Hawkett
Job title: District Manager Kent School Health
Email: [e-mail]