An exciting opportunity has arisen for development within the Sandwell School Health Nursing Service. We are seeking highly motivated, committed, innovative nurses with a desire to make a difference to children and young people working within the public health agenda.
Main duties of the job
As a student School Nurse, you will engage in training to complete the BSC (Hons) Degree in Community Health (Specialist Practitioner award in School Nursing). This will involve liaising with all relevant parties within the practice area and at the assigned University to gain the desired 50% theory and 50% practical element of the course. To attain successful completion, the student will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the School Nursing Team, carrying out clinical duties with Patients/clients as agreed with your Lead nurse for development and training within the service.
About us
Sandwell School Health Nurses strive to deliver services that are visible and accessible to the school-aged population of Sandwell, delivering universal public health services and ensuring early help and extra support is available to children and young people at the times when they need it.
The team is made up of a skill-mixed workforce ranging from admin officers, support workers, staff nurses, and specialist practitioners.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what the role entails.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Skills
* Has a full driving licence
* Has access to a vehicle that can be utilised during the working day
Experience
* Demonstrable evidence of nursing practice
* Working independently
* Team Working
* Demonstrates an awareness of working within a School nurse/public health setting
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.
£29,970 to £36,483 per annum - funded for top band 5 to be confirmed.
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