The closing date is 14th Oct 2024
Anticipated Interview date(s) 30/09/2024
Job summary
School Nurse-Aldershot Centre for Health
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and flexible Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SN) who enjoy the challenge of working with children and young people.
You will work from a variety of settings including schools, partner agencies, and homes working flexibly and creatively to best engage and meet the diverse health needs of the 0-19 population.
You will lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009) within the locality and provide professional leadership to a skill mix team to enable the efficient and effective delivery of the commissioned service.
We are looking for someone with an inspirational and motivational personality and someone who is highly skilled in communication, with a strong approach to teamwork.
You will facilitate and deliver a range of assessments, brief interventions, proactive public health initiatives and work both independently and as part of a multi-agency team around the family.
You will be expected to demonstrate clinical expertise and governance in all aspects of safeguarding children whilst being supported by robust organisational supervision, guidelines and policies.
You will be joining a leading organisation that is both forward thinking and innovative. Southern Health is committed to improving the quality of child health services across Hampshire and takes pride in rewarding the success of its staff.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
The primary role of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) is to lead delivery of the commissioned elements of the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009) including the 0-19 (Health Visiting and School Nursing) High Impact Areas.
The role includes providing clinical leadership and management support to Community Staff Nurses, Community Nursery Nurses, School Nurse Assistants and Administrative Support staff to support the delivery of a quality 0-19 public health service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse and/or Midwife
BSc/PGDip/Hons Public Health Specialist Practitioner (School Nursing) or equivalent (NMC Registered Part 3)
Full UK Driving Licence (and access to a car) business use car insurance
Desirable
Dual field registration (HV/SN)
Child Branch Registration or similar qualification
Mentorship qualification
Evidence of ongoing learning & professional development
Experience
Essential
Knowledge of and Delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009).
Experience of clinical audit and risk assessments.
Knowledge and understanding of Public Health and Health Promotion.
Clinical governance framework and CQC.
Ability to work in partnership with CYP, families and colleagues in a range of health settings.
Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies.
Experience of appraisal and staff development.
Experience of effective time management.
Experience of mentoring students.
Effective negotiating and influencing skills.
Proven skills in leading, managing and developing teams.
Desirable
Experience of staff conflict resolution and operational planning.
Managing skill mix teams.
Baby Friendly Initiative (or equivalent) Breastfeeding Management Training in accordance with Level 1 Service Delivery/universal service.
Facilitation of Clinical supervision sessions.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
Julia Lovell
julia.lovell@southernhealth.nhs.uk
02382311550
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37338.00 to £44962.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-Time
Reference number
348-SS-5862
Job locations
Aldershot Centre for Health
Hospital Hill
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU11 1AY
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