Job summary
Connect for Health delivers the schools nursing services in Warwickshire. We are a successful and expanding service looking to recruit more nurses.
Are you a registered Nurse, living in the Stratford area, who wants to make a difference in the lives of children, young people and families?
The role of the School Staff Nurse at Connect for Health is to support the service to deliver the Healthy Child Programme. This programme aims to bring together health, education and other main partners to deliver an effective programme of prevention and support to school aged children and young people.
As a school staff nurse, your priority would be helping children, young people and families achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes. You'll carry out a range of assessments, interventions and public health initiatives, working both independently and as part of a multi-agency team around the family. Safeguarding children is an integral part of the role.
You will provide information, advice and support to deliver an effective service that makes a difference. The wellbeing of children, young people and families is central to everything you do.
Working hours are Mon- Fri 37 hours per week, term time hours. Part time hours will be considered as will the opportunity to work term time only. The successful candidate will be based in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for a nurse who is friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills. Previous experience of managing a caseload, providing evidenced based care and delivering a range of health interventions to individuals on either a 1:1 or group basis is an advantage.
You must possess a full driving licence and have access to your own transport.
We're looking for someone who will work creatively to meet each individuals needs and make every interaction meaningful. We want you to share our passion for promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of every school-age child and young person
About us
We value diversity at Compass and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.
Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
1. 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time
2. Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
3. Competitive contributory pension scheme
4. Family-friendly policies
5. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
6. Enhanced sick pay
7. Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
8. Annual performance / salary review
Closing date : 12th September
Interview date: 27th September
Job description
Job responsibilities
Connect for Health delivers the schools nursing services in Warwickshire. We are a successful and expanding service looking to recruit more nurses.
Are you a registered Nurse, living in the Stratford area, who wants to make a difference in the lives of children, young people and families?
The role of the School Staff Nurse at Connect for Health is to support the service to deliver the Healthy Child Programme. This programme aims to bring together health, education and other main partners to deliver an effective programme of prevention and support to school aged children and young people.
As a school staff nurse, your priority would be helping children, young people and families achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes. You'll carry out a range of assessments, interventions and public health initiatives, working both independently and as part of a multi-agency team around the family. Safeguarding children is an integral part of the role.
You will provide information, advice and support to deliver an effective service that makes a difference. The wellbeing of children, young people and families is central to everything you do.
Working hours are Mon- Fri 37 hours per week, term time hours. Part time hours will be considered as will the opportunity to work term time only. The successful candidate will be based in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
9. NMC Registered Nurse
Experience
Essential
10. Relevant experience of working with
11. children/young people and families.
12. Working in teams.
13. Delivering interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis.
14. Managing a caseload.
Additional Criteria
Essential
15. Safeguarding children and adults guidance and legislation.
16. Developmental needs of children and young people.
17. Equality and diversity guidance and legislation.
18. Confidentiality, consent and mental capacity.
19. Risk-taking behaviour and the resulting problems.
20. Mental and emotional health and wellbeing.
21. Data Protection guidance and legislation.
22. Computer packages including Microsoft Office and use of electronic patient
23. record systems
24. Flexible approach to working outside
25. normal office hours (evenings and weekends) or at different venues
26. depending on service need.
27. Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.
28. Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments
29. where required.
30. Able to handle sensitive and confidential information and maintain
31. discretion and confidentiality.
Desirable
32. RN Dip HE Child/RSCN.
33. Community experience