Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a School Nurse Assistant to join our innovative, enthusiastic and dynamic School Nursing team. The post is all year round.
Main duties of the job
You will deliver high quality service provision that promotes and improves school health and addresses inequalities for children and young people aged between 5-19 years of age. Working within a skill mixed team to facilitate a culture of learning and reflective practice. As well as building positive working relationships with other service providers, to ensure a 'Think Family Approach' is offered to all.
You will be offered an induction programme, mentorship and a supportive environment, in which to work. There is also a commitment to supporting staff through appraisal and personal development programmes and continuing professional development
If you are an innovative, flexible, team player apply today to join a team where you can make an impact on children's and family's lives as well as further your professional and personal skills
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Proficient level of basic education, including GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in Maths and English.
Desirable
2. NVQ 2, above or equivalent experience in a health or social care setting.
3. Care certificate.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
4. Previous experience of working with children, young people, and families.
Desirable
5. Knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme.
6. Knowledge of safeguarding.
7. Experience of working in a community setting.
8. Experience of working within School Health.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
9. Able to communicate effectively.
10. Ability to communicate with children and young people appropriately.
11. Ability to work as a member of a multi professional team.
12. IT skills.
13. Good organisational abilities.
14. Full driving licence, access to own car and ability to work across the Township.
Desirable
15. Able to manage own diary and caseload.