School Staff Nurse

NHS Jobs; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Discounts via My Reward Hub

Access to Wagestream

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Clinical supervision and leadership

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Wiltshire is seeking a Registered Nurse (Band 5) to join the School Aged Health Service. You will deliver nursing care and public health interventions for children and families, working alongside School Nurses and safeguarding professionals in schools, clinics and community settings.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will promote health, support early intervention and contribute to service development while pursuing professional development within an innovative community

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with current professional registration.
• Evidence of post-registration education.
• Post-registration clinical experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• IT literacy and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care for children, young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care and public health interventions for school-aged children and families in schools, clinics and community settings.
• Build positive relationships with children, young people and families, providing advice and support.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and work with multi-agency colleagues to ensure appropriate support.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with the NMC Code and local policies.
• Collaborate with the wider public health team to improve service delivery and outcomes.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Post-registration education

Clinical experience

Communication skills

IT literacy

Time management

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Education

NMC registration or equivalent

Job description

Package Description

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families? Do you enjoy working in the community, building relationships and promoting positive health outcomes? If so, we'd love to hear from you. As a Staff Nurse within our School Aged Health Service, you'll be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based care, early intervention and public health support across Wiltshire. Working alongside School Nurses, safeguarding professionals, education teams and partner agencies, you'll play a key role in improving the health and wellbeing of school-aged children and reducing health inequalities within local communities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse who is passionate about prevention, health promotion and supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential. You'll be encouraged to develop professionally while gaining valuable experience within an innovative and supportive community healthcare service.
Package Description At HCRG Care Group, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment where colleagues can thrive both professionally and personally.

In return for your commitment, we offer:

• Agenda for Change Band 5 salary
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Access to My Reward Hub, offering discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers
• Access to earned wages before payday through Wagestream
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities through The Learning Enterprise
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support services
• Supportive leadership and clinical supervision
• Opportunities for career progression and continued professional development
• Participation in service improvement and innovation initiatives
• Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow

Main Responsibilities

• Delivering High Quality Care: You will work as part of the School Aged Health Service delivering nursing care and public health interventions that improve outcomes for children, young people and their families. This includes assessing health needs, supporting health promotion initiatives and contributing to the delivery of evidence-based care within schools, clinics and community settings.
• Supporting Children, Young People and Families: You will build positive relationships with children, young people and their families, providing advice, support and interventions that promote physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. You will contribute to early identification of need and ensure individuals are signposted to appropriate services and support pathways.
• Safeguarding and Multi-Agency Working: Safeguarding is a key element of this role. You will identify concerns, follow safeguarding procedures and work collaboratively with education, health and social care professionals to ensure children and young people receive the support they need. You'll contribute to coordinated care planning and effective information sharing across agencies.
• Professional Practice: Working within the NMC Code and local policies, you will maintain accurate clinical records, demonstrate sound clinical judgement and ensure care is delivered safely and effectively. You'll take responsibility for your own professional development and contribute to maintaining high standards across the service.
• Team Working and Service Development: As a valued member of the wider public health team, you'll work collaboratively with colleagues to improve service delivery and patient outcomes. You may also support student nurses and contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and health promotion programmes designed to meet local population needs.

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with current professional registration
• Evidence of relevant post-registration education
• Post-registration clinical experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational and time management skills
• IT literacy and ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to demonstrate professional accountability and sound clinical judgement
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care for children, young people and families [HCRG Care...h Service) | PDF]

Desirable

• Experience of working with children, young people and families
• Experience of community-based healthcare services
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Public health experience
• Experience working within a school health or school nursing service
• Experience delivering health promotion, group interventions or emotional health support programmes
• Experience supporting students or junior colleagues in practice settings [HCRG Care...h Service) | PDF]

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006 we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre (TICC)