Job summary To plan, organize and evaluate an innovative School Nursing services, and where appropriate, delegate to other members of the School Health team to ensure delivery of a quality service to a cluster of high complexity schools To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers, including head teachers, to ensure seamless delivery of services for school age children and young people. To collaborate with team colleagues in order to deliver the Quality Strategy objectives to be visible in schools on a regular basis, as agreed within the partnership agreement. Main duties of the job Providing a comprehensive School Nursing service to a defined population that meets the public health needs of local state schools and communities in line with the Healthy Child Programme and local service specifications. Contributing to the delivery of Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), including improving health and life chances for children, young people and families and safeguarding those at risk. To deliver the role in accordance with CLCH Trust values and behaviours. About us Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Term time hours Reference number 824-SOUTH-6781873-B Job locations The Causeway 13 The Causeway Teddington TW11 0JR Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with full and current UK NMC registration Specialist Community Public Health Nurse School Nursing / or Differing in Practice in school nursing Evidence of continuing post Desirable Practice Assessor course PSHE Course Community nurse prescribing qualification or prepared to work towards. Experience Essential Recent school nursing experience Be able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targets. Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multi- disciplinary team and inter-agency working Experience of organising and managing own workload Experience of assessing, planning, and implementing programmes of care and writing care plans Experience in providing practice-based learning support to others. Experience of evidence-based care. Experience of supervising students Desirable Counselling qualification Teaching qualification Mental Health First Aid training Skills Essential Knowledge of recent developments in primary care and community services Knowledge of current health and social care agenda relevant to area of work and professional practice Current knowledge of safeguarding issues Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance IT, numeracy, and literacy skills Key Attributes Essential Ability to be flexible and responsive to children/young people and organisational needs. Good communication skills, both written and verbal Able to travel within geographical areas using varying modes of transport. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with full and current UK NMC registration Specialist Community Public Health Nurse School Nursing / or Differing in Practice in school nursing Evidence of continuing post Desirable Practice Assessor course PSHE Course Community nurse prescribing qualification or prepared to work towards. Experience Essential Recent school nursing experience Be able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targets. Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multi- disciplinary team and inter-agency working Experience of organising and managing own workload Experience of assessing, planning, and implementing programmes of care and writing care plans Experience in providing practice-based learning support to others. Experience of evidence-based care. Experience of supervising students Desirable Counselling qualification Teaching qualification Mental Health First Aid training Skills Essential Knowledge of recent developments in primary care and community services Knowledge of current health and social care agenda relevant to area of work and professional practice Current knowledge of safeguarding issues Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance IT, numeracy, and literacy skills Key Attributes Essential Ability to be flexible and responsive to children/young people and organisational needs. Good communication skills, both written and verbal Able to travel within geographical areas using varying modes of transport. 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. Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust Address The Causeway 13 The Causeway Teddington TW11 0JR Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)