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Main area: Health Care Assistant within School Nursing
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only - working 39 weeks per year
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (Term Time Only)
Job ref: 333-D-MK-CM-1114
Site: Shipley Court
Town: Newport Pagnell
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 18/02/2025
Job overview
The Milton Keynes 0-19 Universal Children’s Service is seeking to employ a Part Time, Term Time only enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to work mainly within the 5-19 School Nursing Team.
The post holder will work as part of the 0 - 19 Children’s Universal Health Service delivering preventative services for children, young people and their families. They will achieve equity of health outcomes for the local population through the provision of an evidence-based and needs-led service.
The post holder will undertake screening of children including vision, hearing, and growth monitoring in accordance with national school screening programmes and also complete delegated work in relation to clinical need. There will be a requirement to undertake other clinical duties across the 0-19 age range as required; this may include support at child health clinics and other health promotion activities and events.
Duties will take place in a variety of locations, including schools, community buildings and client homes.
The post holder will undertake administrative duties to support screening and other work as required by the service.
Interviews will be conducted in a face-to-face setting.
Main duties of the job
* Plan and arrange screening sessions within schools to ensure that the designated work is completed within the set timescales of the school year.
* Action and complete annual screening programmes by carrying out hearing and visual acuity screening and weighing and measuring children in schools.
* Complete ad hoc screening and growth monitoring; this may be in clients' homes or other community settings.
* Ensure that all repeat tests are completed within timescales and referrals to other professionals are made according to guidelines.
* Assist the School Nursing / 0 – 19 Team with public health promotion activities including delivering presentations, health fairs and health promotion in schools and the wider community to individuals and groups.
* Be a flexible and supportive member of the team and provide appropriate cover as and when required.
* Work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
* Carry out other duties to meet the demands of the service as required: this includes assisting at baby clinics and growth monitoring where required.
* Be aware of the confidential nature of the workload and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
* Work within Milton Keynes Safeguarding Children code of practice and procedures.
* Report and refer any concern regarding safeguarding or child protection to the relevant agency, School Nurse or Safeguarding Lead.
* Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of infection control relating to clinical practice.
Working for our organisation
We are always developing new and better ways to provide dependable services to meet the needs of people in our care. CNWL prides itself on adhering to the S C ARF Principles (Safe, Compassionate, Accountable, Reflective and Fair) to influence and support all staff at all levels to provide the best quality patient care.
In return for working for us you will be entitled to:
* Local induction and allocated mentor
* Strong leadership and management support
* Regular clinical, management, and safeguarding supervision
* A clinical training programme to support your practice, tailored to your individual needs
* Opportunities for career development
* A strong focus on staff wellbeing and access to excellent staff engagement programs and support services
CNWL Trust can offer:
* Discounts and savings at hundreds of retailers nationwide with My Trust Benefits
* Buy & Sell Annual Leave
* Employee Assistance programme: a free and confidential service to help with personal life
* Staying Well at Work service for tailored employment-related support to staff with severe and long-term mental health problems
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Liaise with schools to collate information and produce necessary paperwork for the organised screening sessions.
* Create information packs where required for the service-wide universal offer.
* Organise screening sessions including liaising with schools to arrange dates and times, booking rooms, sending out appointments, liaising with clients and typing letters.
* Complete and send referrals to other services including Audiology, Orthoptists and weight management services.
* Create, update and maintain electronic clinical records in line with Information Governance and service and clinical system guidance.
* Create and maintain spreadsheets.
* General administrative tasks such as typing, scanning, photocopying and printing.
* Order, organise and actively promote health promotion displays in line with national campaigns.
* Assist the service in the organisation and delivery of health promotion activities.
* Attend and participate in team meetings.
* Participate in supervision and annual appraisals which will help you to reflect on your work, understand your objectives and monitor your progress towards achieving them.
* Participate in Safeguarding and Clinical Supervision in accordance with Trust requirements.
* Attend all mandatory training as required by the Trust.
* Use continuing professional development to consolidate, update or improve clinical skills.
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
* Maintain at all times, a professional manner and appearance.
* Maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
Person specification
Experience
* Demonstrates experience of working with children and young people
* Able to demonstrate experience of organising own work
* Demonstrates ability to work alone or as part of a team
* Experience of working with the public
* Experience of working in schools and/or community settings
* Previous experience of health promotion or health screening
* Experience of liaising with other professionals and agencies
Qualifications
* Education at pass level for GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent numeracy and literacy skills
* Relevant Level 3 qualification -eg. advanced apprenticeship, A-levels, T-levels, NVQ
* Care Certificate – you will be supported to complete this within 3 months of starting if not achieved elsewhere
Others
* Holds Full Driving Licence permitting them to drive in the UK and has use of a car
Skills and Knowledge
* Previous experience of using office equipment and IT packages such as Excel
* Able to demonstrate awareness of confidentiality
* Have an awareness of the Children’s Act 2002 & understanding of child protection procedures
* Understanding of/previous experience of maintaining electronic clinical records
* Experience of working with SystmOne
* Understanding of the meaning and value of clinical supervision/mentoring
Personal Attributes
* Demonstrates that they have an awareness of the Milton Keynes School Nursing service
* Demonstrates an understanding of the role for which they have applied
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page.
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13-week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Kim Massingham
Job title: School Nurse Team Lead
Email address: kim.massingham@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07543508280
Additional information:
Alternatively, please contact Mrs Helen Hough, Practice Educator for School Nursing on 01908 725100
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