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 Rugby 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. Part time and term time hours will be considered. For those staff working full time, we welcome flexible working. Part-time staff can either work 08:30-16:30hr or 09:00-17:00hr.
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 individual's 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
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and you should share our commitment. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks. We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, gender reassignment, age or sexual orientation and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
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:
* 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time
* Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
* Competitive contributory pension scheme
* Family-friendly policies
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
* Enhanced sick pay
* Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
* Annual performance / salary review
Closing date: 29th December 2024
Interview date: 7th January 2025
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 Rugby 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. Part time and term time hours will be considered. For those staff working full time, we welcome flexible working. Part-time staff can either work 08:30-16:30hr or 09:00-17:00hr.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse
Desirable
* RN Dip HE Child/RSCN.
Experience
Essential
* Working in teams.
* Delivering interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis.
* Managing a caseload.
Desirable
* Relevant experience of working with children/young people and families.
* Community experience.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Safeguarding children and adults guidance and legislation.
* Developmental needs of children and young people.
* Equality and diversity guidance and legislation.
* Confidentiality, consent and mental capacity.
* Risk-taking behaviour and the resulting problems.
* Mental and emotional health and wellbeing.
* Data Protection guidance and legislation.
* Computer packages including Microsoft Office and use of electronic patient record systems.
* Flexible approach to working outside normal office hours (evenings and weekends) or at different venues depending on service need.
* Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.
* Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.
* Able to handle sensitive and confidential information and maintain discretion and confidentiality.
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
Compass
Address
1 Allerton Road
Rugby
CV23 0PA
Employer's website
https://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
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