Overview
The post holder will be a Registered Nurse (RN12 - NMC) with either a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) qualification or a Registered Children's Nurse qualification. They will hold responsibility for an allocated caseload, providing assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, while being professionally and legally accountable for their practice.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of the Special School Nursing Team, line managing Community Staff Nurses, Community Nursery Nurses and Support Staff, coordinating and delegating work as appropriate.
* Identify and assess the health needs of school-aged children and families, particularly within SEND units and ARPs in mainstream schools, and deliver care in partnership with Primary Care, Education, Children’s Services, the Voluntary Sector and other agencies.
* Actively contribute to safeguarding by prioritising attendance at case conferences, reviews and planning meetings in line with Havering's Safeguarding Children's Board requirements.
* Provide comprehensive case conference and court reports as required, ensuring timely and accurate information sharing.
* Deliver a continuum of support to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for children and families, in line with national strategies and local priorities.
* Act as the principal point of contact for a caseload of schools with SEND units and ARPs, building cooperative relationships with education staff to promote positive health outcomes.
Values
* We are kind.
* We are respectful.
* We work together with our communities.
Compensation
* This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
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