Do you thrive on challenges and want to make a real difference in the lives of young people?
We are seeking a passionate and innovative School Nurse to join our dynamic team in Merton. This unique opportunity combines traditional School Nursing duties with a dedicated focus on public health improvement.
About the Role:
80% Clinical Practice: Provide high-quality, evidence-based school nursing care to children and young people.
20% Public Health Fellowship:
Undertake a structured 6-9 month work-based program supervised by a Public Health Nurse Consultant.
Identify, design, and manage a public health project focused on improving the health and well-being of children and young people in Merton.
Collaborate with the CLCH Quality Improvement team to develop and implement your project.
Develop your expertise: Gain valuable experience in public health, project management, and quality improvement.
Essential Requirements:
1. Registered Nurse with full and current UK NMC registration
2. Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Qualification (School Nursing)
3. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
4. Experience in safeguarding and child protection
5. Flexibility and adaptability in managing a diverse caseload
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan, organize, and evaluate innovative school nursing services.
2. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to children and young people in various community settings.
3. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community partners to ensure seamless service delivery.
4. Contribute to the achievement of the team's and organization's quality improvement objectives.
This is a unique opportunity for a driven and ambitious School Nurse to make a significant contribution to the health and well-being of young people in Merton.
Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
1. A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
2. Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply (Band 5 roles & above)
3. Flexible working options
4. Annual travel card loan
5. 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
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. #J-18808-Ljbffr