Job overview
The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) will work as part of the 0-19 team, delivering a high-quality, proactive service for children, young people, and their families. The aim of the service is to achieve equity of health outcomes for the local population through evidence-based and needs-led interventions. The post holder will identify and assess child and family health needs and deliver universal core services, targeted interventions, and public health initiatives within a defined locality.
Main duties of the job
* Use clinical judgment and risk assessments to ensure service users' safety
* Safeguard individuals by recognizing and responding to risks of abuse, knowing when to escalate concerns
* Escalate safety concerns and advocate effectively for service users
* Maintain openness and transparency about practice
* Supervise colleagues' work
* Reflect on practice to improve safety and quality
* Collaborate to foster continuous improvement
* Maintain compliance with mandatory training requirements
Working for our organisation
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust expects all School Nurses to demonstrate core values such as compassion, respect, empowerment, and partnership. You should contribute to a caring environment, recognize diversity, support self-determination, and work collaboratively with service users, families, and colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
* Act as a role model for nursing colleagues and the wider team
* Participate in team activities through the duty system
* Engage in appraisal and performance development, identifying training needs
* Support learning opportunities for team members
* Supervise team members to maintain standards and address performance issues
* Motivate colleagues to deliver responsive services
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to disclosure checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020, with submissions made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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