Nottingham CityCare are excited to announce that we are recruiting a Qualified SCPHN School Nurse in Nottingham City and are offering a starting salary of mid-point Band 6 (First mid-point increment).
Nottingham CityCare is a dynamic organisation, commissioned to provide NHS services in the community.
We are currently recruiting qualified School Nurses that are committed to developing and embedding innovative ways of working with key partners to deliver quality children's public health services.
You will be part of our 0-19 Public Health team, with your caseload related to your specialism (5-19). You will work in various community settings and clients' homes, leading on delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme via our universal and targeted services.
Our starting salary is mid-point band 6 for all staff who are newly qualified or have qualified within the last three years. Salary can also be negotiated depending on experience and current rate of pay and we honour agenda for change Terms and Conditions.
In addition, you will have access to a preceptorship programme which is the first in the Midlands to have been awarded the National Quality Mark, with protected time for continued professional development and study sessions.
We also have a dedicated Safeguarding Service who will provide you with safeguarding advice, support and supervision. Our supervision package also includes management supervision and clinical/restorative supervision when required.
Main duties of the job
You will lead on reducing health inequalities and improving the health and wellbeing of children and their families within Nottingham City and offer evidence-based programmes of care to children and families.
You will have:
* Excellent knowledge of the current developments in School Nursing and have a proven track record of continuous professional development and innovative practice.
* Excellent communication skills: (both written and verbal), coupled with good IT and organisational / prioritising skills, with the ability to work within a team setting as well as independently.
* Positive outlook and responsive to changes in the future delivery of health care.
* Knowledge and experience in addressing safeguarding issues and participating in safeguarding processes and pathways.
* Within the wider service you will also be involved in audit, development of practice, support and supervision to other health care professionals and students.
The hours of work will be minimum 22.5 over 3 days (Part time) to 37.5 hours (Part Time/Full time). The Service hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm excluding weekends and bank holidays.
About us
We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value-driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference every day to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care.
CityCare values the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.
CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact Human Resources on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
* To lead and co-ordinate the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme within a 0-19 integrated public health team.
* To manage an assigned caseload and be responsible and accountable for this caseload.
* Deliver evidence-based packages of care to give Nottingham children the best start in life.
* To signpost families to other services to ensure that children, young people, and families have the support they require to meet their individual needs.
* To support the Clinical Service Leads and Managers to deliver support to school aged children and young people within an integrated service offer for children and young people aged 0-19 and their families.
* To work collegiately with other key partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality children's services to school aged children and young people throughout Nottingham City.
* To provide appropriate care to children, young people, and their families in line with professional registration.
Dimensions
The SCPHN School Nurse will be responsible for:
* Staff management, including all aspects of human resource policy and procedure.
* Financial management, to work in a cost-effective manner.
* Work in partnership with other key partners to deliver evidence-based programmes of care to children, young people, and their families in Nottingham City in a variety of community settings.
* Support service improvement by leading and/or participating in corporate and local work programmes, projects, workshops, or other initiatives; and supporting the implementation of new working practices.
* Maintain own mandatory and role-specific training and deliver training / group work to staff and clients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse).
* Mentorship Programme, e.g., supporting practice learning or equivalent.
* Non-medical prescribing (V100 or V300).
* Evidence of further professional development including:
* Dip Level 2 Modules in Family Planning.
* Teaching & Assessing, Counselling.
Experience
* Evidence of working with diverse or disadvantaged groups.
* Experience of working with children, families, and young people.
* Experience of working in partnership with key partners to safeguard children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
* Experience of clinical supervision.
* Evidence of delivering health promotion activities to groups.
Knowledge and skills
* Understand the difference between advice giving and motivational approaches.
* Knowledge and research of the Healthy Child Programme.
* Willingness to undertake personal study to develop understanding of a range of clinical areas.
* National and local safeguarding policies.
* Able to manage strong emotions, sensitive issues and undertake courageous conversations.
* Able to develop supportive, trusting, and respectful relationships.
* Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues' views and attitudes when necessary.
* Able to sensitively provide anticipatory guidance to parents.
* Able to manage exposure to distressing life events and stressful complex partnerships.
* Highly reflective and able to learn from experiences.
* Willingness to prepare for and engage in clinical and managerial supervision.
* Able to assess a situation, set priorities and problem-solve quickly and effectively.
* Able to communicate clearly and succinctly both verbally and in writing.
* Exceptional communication, facilitative and motivating skills.
* Able to work effectively with diverse groups.
* Able to use computers and programmes competently to record in a person's confidential health record, create reports, collect data, use email, write letters etc.
* Able to analyse numerical data.
* Multi-agency/disciplinary working, innovation, and practice development.
* Ability to relate to and communicate with and engage Children, Young People & parents/Carers.
* Evidence of delivering health promotion activities to groups.
* Awareness of local and national health agendas.
* Experience of working in a skill mix team.
* Evidence of developing practice.
* Evidence of audit evaluation/research.
* Attachment theory.
* Self-efficacy theory.
* Human ecology theory.
* Behaviour change theory.
* Parent, Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
* Motivational and promotional Interviewing.
* Teaching PSHE Certificate.
Special Requirements
* Highly motivated and forward-thinking.
* Willingness to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service.
* Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations.
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.
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