Description
As a Bank School Nurse - SW with Central London Community Health Trust, you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive School Nursing service to a defined population that meets the public health needs of local state schools and communities in line with the Healthy Child Programme and local service specifications.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), including improving health and life chances for children, young people and families and safeguarding those at risk.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning, organizing, and evaluating an innovative School Nursing service
- Participating in service development and health improvement activities
- Collaborating with other healthcare and service providers to identify and address health needs for school-age children and young people
- Delivering the role-specific elements of the Universal Healthy Child Programme 5-19
- Being visible in schools on a regular basis, as agreed within the partnership agreement
The Trust offers a competitive employment package, including a salary of £23.50 an hour, basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay.
To be considered for this role, applicants must have recent school nursing experience, be a Registered Nurse/Midwife (current), and have Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) School Nursing / Differing in Practice in school nursing / or SCPHN School Nursing student in consolidated practice.
The ideal candidate will also possess skills in areas such as counselling, teaching, and mental health first aid.