Job summary Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)- School Nurse, Exeter. Other positions are available across Devon. Please see Public Health Nursing - Working for Devon | Devon County Council for more information. We are looking for registered School Nurses who are innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic, who want to make a real difference improving outcomes for children and families in Devon. You will work within corporate teams and be rostered to work in the Single Point of Access Hub covering a defined geographical area. You'll be supported by team leaders and various dedicated health professionals, including Health Visitors, School Nurses, Staff Nurses and Community Health Workers. We strive to deliver an excellent service to the children, young people, and families living in our Community. You'll lead and manage changing and challenging work load priorities. Working in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies; multi-agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role. Main duties of the job To effectively lead and deliver the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0-19 (DH 2010)thereby improving outcomes for children and families. To contribute to the Public Health Agenda, meet Public Health targets and reduce healthinequalities in partnership with key agencies meeting National agendas To promote the protection of children, adhering to the Local Safeguarding ChildrensBoard policies and procedures. To actively lead teams both within Health Visiting and School Nurses and partneragencies where appropriate, e.g.: Advisory Boards of Childrens Centres. A requirement to be rostered regularly in the hub within a defined geographical area toprovide a Single point of access to families and stakeholders providing information, adviceand triaging referrals within the service. To work as part of a team to ensure that Key Performance Indicator targets that areset/negotiated by Local Area Teams/Commissioners for the service, eg: antenatal visitsare met. To support service development, standard setting, clinical audit and bench marking,deliver a high quality needs led, safe and effective service to all client groups. About us DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. Professional development is a high priority for us and we provide a range of training opportunities and in-house expertise that will support your own professional development. Successful candidates will receive a full induction, preceptorship where indicated, safeguarding and clinical supervision. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number F0011-25-7487 Job locations Devon County Council Topsham Road Exeter EX2 4QD Job description Job responsibilities This list is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and is not intended to cover everytask that may be required of the role: To provide effective clinical leadership to the Public Health nursing team, enabling theteam to deliver to the current Health Visiting and School Nursing standards, ensuring thatevidence based practice is used. To take responsibility for the line management of support staff (skill mix) within the team,providing supervision and annual appraisal as per Devon County Council policy. Supportthe manager and professional lead/team leader in the development of the skills andknowledge of the team in order to maintain the competency level of the whole team.Participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff to enhance skill mix withinthe team. Facilitate inductions for public health nursing staff new to Devon County Council. To mentor pre-registration students on a regular basis. To mentor SCPHN students asneeded with the support of a Practice Teacher. To act as Preceptor for newly qualifiedpractitioners in their first year of practice. To actively take responsibility for appropriately identifying, accessing and participating insupervision, according to individual need i.e.: Child Protection, Restorative, and Clinical. Work closely with Childrens Centres actively participating in joint care planning meetingsand attending Advisory Board meetings as the named Health Visitor as per PartnershipAgreement. School nurses to work closely with learning communities, teachers and Boards ofGovernors as appropriate. Has an awareness of national policy and how this affects local policy and servicedevelopment and provision. Initiate and participate in research, audit, surveys and service user feedback. To lead meetings in local area bases and delegate work appropriately to the skill mixteam and promote positive team working. Develop and maintain effective communication networks, with service users, health careprofessionals and other statutory and voluntary organisations Patient Care Responsibilities To undertake clinical activities within the scope of professional practice. E.g. NHSPcompetencies. Plan, implement and evaluate health enhancing activities to meet health needs of thelocal population through home visiting, community development, clinics, workshops,support groups and parenting programmes, focusing on key national and local targets. To develop a workload profile, identifying needs as Universal, Universal Plus, UniversalPartnership Plus. To identify children and families in need of early help through the Common AssessmentFramework, known locally as the Early Help Assessment. To act as Lead Professional asrequired. Support and manage projects around health enhancing activities e.g postnatal supportservices, Baby Friendly Initiative, promoting the emotional health of young people. Act as a named Health Visitor/School nurse within context of caseload management. Act in accordance with current local and Trust guidelines/policies to protect children atrisk. Takes professional responsibility and accountability in the joint decision makingprocess within the Child Protection arena. Job description Job responsibilities This list is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and is not intended to cover everytask that may be required of the role: To provide effective clinical leadership to the Public Health nursing team, enabling theteam to deliver to the current Health Visiting and School Nursing standards, ensuring thatevidence based practice is used. To take responsibility for the line management of support staff (skill mix) within the team,providing supervision and annual appraisal as per Devon County Council policy. Supportthe manager and professional lead/team leader in the development of the skills andknowledge of the team in order to maintain the competency level of the whole team.Participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff to enhance skill mix withinthe team. Facilitate inductions for public health nursing staff new to Devon County Council. To mentor pre-registration students on a regular basis. To mentor SCPHN students asneeded with the support of a Practice Teacher. To act as Preceptor for newly qualifiedpractitioners in their first year of practice. To actively take responsibility for appropriately identifying, accessing and participating insupervision, according to individual need i.e.: Child Protection, Restorative, and Clinical. Work closely with Childrens Centres actively participating in joint care planning meetingsand attending Advisory Board meetings as the named Health Visitor as per PartnershipAgreement. School nurses to work closely with learning communities, teachers and Boards ofGovernors as appropriate. Has an awareness of national policy and how this affects local policy and servicedevelopment and provision. Initiate and participate in research, audit, surveys and service user feedback. To lead meetings in local area bases and delegate work appropriately to the skill mixteam and promote positive team working. Develop and maintain effective communication networks, with service users, health careprofessionals and other statutory and voluntary organisations Patient Care Responsibilities To undertake clinical activities within the scope of professional practice. E.g. NHSPcompetencies. Plan, implement and evaluate health enhancing activities to meet health needs of thelocal population through home visiting, community development, clinics, workshops,support groups and parenting programmes, focusing on key national and local targets. To develop a workload profile, identifying needs as Universal, Universal Plus, UniversalPartnership Plus. To identify children and families in need of early help through the Common AssessmentFramework, known locally as the Early Help Assessment. To act as Lead Professional asrequired. Support and manage projects around health enhancing activities e.g postnatal supportservices, Baby Friendly Initiative, promoting the emotional health of young people. Act as a named Health Visitor/School nurse within context of caseload management. Act in accordance with current local and Trust guidelines/policies to protect children atrisk. Takes professional responsibility and accountability in the joint decision makingprocess within the Child Protection arena. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor /School Nurse. Experience Essential Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor /School Nurse. Experience Essential Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role. 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Devon County Council Address Devon County Council Topsham Road Exeter EX2 4QD Employer's website https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)