Description Suffolk County Council – Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU (Community Based) £40,215 - £45,595 per annum pro rata 22.5 hours per week - Term Time Only (TTO) Permanent At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As a School Nurse, you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If you're passionate about making a real, tangible difference, it's time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action. Reimagine the possibilities. Suffolk’s Health (0-19) and Children’s Centres provide services for both prospective and existing parents/carers, children and young people, focusing on the earliest point of intervention to enable the best outcomes for children. Supporting the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, a prevention and early intervention public health programme that lies at the heart of the universal service for children and families and aims to improve health outcomes and ensure those at risk are identified at the earliest opportunity. Your role and your responsibilities As a School Nurse, you will: lead the school nursing team in delivering the Healthy Child Programme 5-19 yrs (HCP) by directly supporting the needs of children, young people, and their families through the implementation of the care pathways through effective practice and multiagency working, effectively safeguard children and young people, which will include participation in safeguarding meetings and contributing to assessment processes where required, act as Lead Professional for named families, being the key contact with the family and liaising with other professionals to provide a joined-up response. You will: have a key role in delivering the Healthy Child Programme support health needs of school age children and their families through a Public Health approach promote health and wellbeing to ensure each child and young person is supported to reach their potential delivering meaningful support to children and young people to achieve positive outcomes. You will need: It is essential that you hold a public health nurse qualification in School Nursing (SCPHN) or a Health Visiting qualification with evidence of completing the migratory portfolio to School Nursing the ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills to demonstrate the We ASPIRE values. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team Our teams are based throughout Suffolk and have a key role in delivering the Healthy Child Programme and supporting the health needs of school-age children and their families through a public health approach. We aim to promote health and wellbeing in order that each individual child is able to maximise their potential. We will offer you: a robust learning and development programme Solihull Approach Training to strengthen early intervention work with families peer supervision, management and child protection supervision training for supporting parents and young people bespoke induction programme and preceptorship for those that are newly qualified. Additional benefits We can offer LG (Local Government) or NHS Pension, subject to meeting the current requirements Enhanced entitlement to annual leave, dependent on length of continuous service which recognises both NHS and SCC service Access to a car leasing scheme Free on-site car parking in all Council buildings Flexible working options and our commitment to supporting health and wellbeing Staff networks which are open to staff, councillors and partners that share similar characteristics, life experiences, values and beliefs. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. For more information Please contact Lindsay Eichberger (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling: 07506 683217 or emailing: lindsay.eichbergersuffolk.gov.uk. How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Write a supporting statement answering the following questions below (maximum 200 words per answer). You should use the Supporting Statement template (other formats may not be accepted). Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4. Question 1 – Please provide your NMC Pin number? Question 2 – Tell us about one of the most valuable lessons you have learnt in your career? How would you apply it in this role? Question 3 – It can sometimes be difficult to apply the knowledge gained in specialised courses to the workplace. What opportunities have you had to do this? How did you adapt the knowledge? What was the outcome? Question 4 – Are you able to remain calm in stressful situations and if so, tell us how you can evidence this? Question 5 – Give an example of a time you resolved a team conflict Question 6 – In what past situations have you been most effective in providing leadership and direction? What did you specifically do that was effective? What could you have done differently? Step 4: Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application and upload your supporting statement on the final page (without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed). If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitmentsuffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 17 November 2024 This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.