Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Location
West Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
Band 6
Job summary Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse to join our the Healthy Child Programme5-19 (HCP) team inWest Sussex .
There are several posts available across West Sussex.
Full and part time posts available as well as flexible working patterns including Term Time only or annualised hours.
We have a robust relocation package available for interested applicants for our substantive roles.
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Main duties of the job We are looking for a skilled clinical practitioner with excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. We need Specialist Community Public Health Nurses who are committed to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme to the school-age population ofWest Sussex.
The ideal candidate will have a strong approach to teamwork, whilst also demonstrating the ability to work using their own initiative. They will also have a good understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of children, young people and their families, and be dedicated to the delivery of high quality and compassionate care.
About us Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) deliver a range of health and care services to more than 10,000 adults and children every day: working in care homes, clinics, intermediate care units, people's own homes, GP surgeries, schools and other community venues across the region.
Our vision is to provide
excellent care at the heart of the community and achieving the highest level of service is our top priority.
We are proud to support our staff and offer:
- Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
- July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
- Flexible working patterns offered across all services
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Job description Job responsibilities The post holder has the responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care within the school nursing service.
The post holder has the continuing responsibility for the management of a defined caseload and supervises, deploys and teaches junior staff members and students within a skill mix team. The post holder will provide clinical leadership to a skill mix team within the 5-19 HCP nurses.
A high degree of flexibility and the ability to work independently are required; applicants must have a valid driving licence and the use of a car available for work.
Person Specification Qualification Essential - Qualified SCPHN
- Current Registration with NMC
Desirable - Mentor
- Child protection module
Experience Essential - Experience of working in a team environment
- Expereince of working in a community setting
- Experience of working with partner agencies
Desirable - Experience of teaching and presenting
Skills & Knowledge Essential - Current knowledge of local and national policies informing health & social care
- Competent IT user with experience using electronic record keeping systems
- Demonstrates a range of clinical competency relevant to the role
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates leadership in practice
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address Various
West Sussex
RH12 2DR
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£35.39k - £42.62k per annum
