Specialist Community Public Health Nurse/ School Nurse

Whittington Health NHS Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the City of Westminster is seeking a dynamic school nurse to deliver Universal Health Services and oversee the Healthy Child Programme. The ideal candidate must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification and demonstrate a commitment to improving health outcomes for children and families. Flexible working arrangements and benefits are offered, including travel support and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Travel Oyster Cards

Development opportunities

iPhone and 4G laptop

Qualifications

• Must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification in School Nursing.
• Passionate about achieving health outcomes for children and families.
• Ability to manage a defined caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Universal Health Services to designated schools.
• Manage a caseload for primary schools.
• Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Facilitate health education activities in school settings.

Skills

Community Public Health Nursing

Collaboration with stakeholders

Health promotion

Education

Specialist Community Public Health Qualification in School Nursing

Job description

Overview

As a highly motivated and dynamic school nurse, you will play a leading role in shaping our services as we are committed to meeting the health needs of children and young people through the delivery of the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme. The school nurse will deliver high quality, evidence-based nursing care within the schools of Haringey. We have redesigned our school nursing service in line with the 4, 5, 6 model and the 6 High Impact Areas and require a school nurse who is passionate about achieving outcomes for children, young people and families.

You will be responsible for a defined caseload of secondary and primary schools, overseeing the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (5-19). This will involve working in collaboration with parents/carers, education and other multiagency professionals. Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population, and we work hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. We are committed to equality and welcome differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.

Organisation and Benefits

The Trust is an integrated care organisation delivering hospital and community services. We offer development opportunities and benefits to staff at all levels. We offer flexible working arrangements, Oyster Cards for travel during work time, an iPhone, a 4G laptop, and agile working.

Role and Responsibilities

• Be part of the Whittington Health School Nursing Team based in Haringey and deliver Universal Health Services to designated schools.
• Report to the Team Leader and support the development of the service to ensure safe and effective universal health provision.
• Manage a defined caseload and cluster of primary schools.
• Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Plan, implement and evaluate interventions in response to changing health needs.
• Work in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Provide confidential support and advice to young people in different venues.
• Facilitate the delivery of health promotion and health education activities in school and community settings.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification in School Nursing. This is a definite requirement for the position and applicants who apply without the qualification will NOT be shortlisted.

Safeguarding

To comply with the Trust's Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols, all staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. You will:

• Be familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
• Be familiar with the London Multi-Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures.
• Be familiar with local information sharing protocols and reporting lines.
• Participate in required training and supervision and comply with professional boundaries and codes of conduct.

Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application Process and Notes

Your application form should include:

• Provide only a business email address for referees.
• Include evidence showing you meet the essential requirements as described in the job description.

Our processes:

• Closing dates are a guide; adverts may close early. Submit applications promptly to avoid delay.
• If you do not hear within three weeks after the closing date, you may not have been shortlisted. If you require feedback, contact the appointing manager named in the advert.
• Check emails regularly as correspondence may come via an electronic system; some messages may go to junk folders.
• Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period for all staff with the exception of GMC Registered Doctors.

Other important information:

• Applications from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Check eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
• Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
• In submitting an application, you authorise Whittington Health NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer process if appointed.

If offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, pre-employment checks may include remote verification of identity and right to work using a certified service provider (TrustID). You may be asked to capture relevant documents and a selfie for facial matching. Identity documents may be scanned using security features during recruitment. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms to collect personal details and securely store information for the ESR HR system.

We are recruiting dynamic, qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) with a strong public health focus who are fully committed to delivering and improving the health and well-being of diverse school-aged children.