Young Greenwich Screener

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a motivated screener to join a dynamic team focused on enhancing the health and education of young people. In this role, you will deliver essential screening programs while supporting children's holistic development. Your excellent communication skills and ability to work independently will be key as you navigate various school environments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. This role not only offers personal satisfaction but also the chance to make a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about children's health and education, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Good general education with NVQ level 3 in relevant fields.
• Community experience working with children in health or education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver National Child Measurement Programme and Vision screening.
• Accurate recording of clinical data and screening results.
• Work flexibly to meet service needs and deadlines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Healthy Child Programme

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to work autonomously

Knowledge of National Child Measurement Programme

Ability to adapt to schools and deadlines

Education

GCSE Level NVQ level 3 in Education, Health, or Social Care

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

RiO

Job description

Exciting opportunities have arisen for a screener to join our dynamic Young Greenwich School Nursing Team.

Young Greenwich Partnership is commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich led by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust (Oxleas) and delivered with partners Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) and METRO.

The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic delivering the National Child Measurement Programme and Vision screening across schools in Greenwich. We are looking for a candidate who possesses excellent communication skills and can work unsupervised on occasions.

Applicants must have a current driving license with access to a car for work.

Main duties of the job

The key purpose of the programme is to enable young people to develop holistically, working with them to facilitate their personal, social, and educational aspirations with an aim to develop their voice and reach their full potential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Knowledge of the Young Greenwich Universal Services, The Healthy Child Programme, National Screening Committee guidelines (NSC) for children and the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).
• To be responsible for the accurate recording of NCMP and Vision screening at time of programme and when inputting clinical data onto the NHS digital excels and child health record.
• To be committed to working as part of a team and ability to work autonomously to deliver the screening programmes against strict time constraints.
• To work flexibly within the Trust as requested by the line manager to meet the needs of the service and able to adapt to schools and deadlines of programme.
• Attend all relevant professional meetings and cascade information to colleagues.
• To participate in multi-disciplinary activities such as Forums and Hub training for own professional development.
• Set own objectives in conjunction with and to participate in performance development reviews (annually).
• To work appropriately with any barriers to communication, physical disabilities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Adhere to the Lone Working / Safe systems of work policies.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Good general education GCSE Level NVQ level 3 in Education, Health, or Social Care or evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Community experience of working with Children in a health / education /social care setting.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Knowledge of Healthy Child Programme/National Child Measurement Programme/Vision Screening.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Packages ie Word and Excel and ability to learn new packages eg RiO.

Effort and environment

• Car driver with full UK driving licence.
• Access to a car for work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time.