Overview
We are looking to recruit an SCPHN qualified School Nurse to join our enthusiastic and innovative School Nursing team. This post will be based at Hobmoor Road Health Centre, 192 Hobmoor Road, B10 9JH. The post holder will work within their allocated district to assess the health needs of individual children and the school population as a whole. They will also support other districts within their team where need arises. They will proactively address factors affecting health to ensure that children and young people achieve the best possible outcomes and will work with vulnerable children and families to reduce the risks of social exclusion and health inequalities.
Responsibilities
* To maintain the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the NMC and be responsible for the recording and re-registration of all nursing qualifications.
* To lead a multidisciplinary team of school health staff who will work with children, young people and families to identify relevant health needs and ensure these are addressed in line with the agreed service pathways.
* To lead in the development of multi-agency partnerships at school and district level.
* To manage Band 5 nursing colleagues in the delivery of medical needs training programmes for schools within the caseload.
* To maximise the visibility and accessibility of school health services in the locality through local promotion and engagement with schools, pupils (including through the school ambassadors programme), partner agencies and the voluntary sector.
* To create a learning environment and be responsible for mentoring of pre-registration students and long-arm mentoring of post-registration students in line with BCHC guidelines for long-arm mentoring.
* To undertake holistic assessment of children and young people meeting the criteria for assessment. To write and deliver care plans to meet the needs identified at health assessment, delegating work where appropriate.
* To contribute to multi-agency interventions for children subject to safeguarding; Early Help or SEND.
* To undertake the development of and participate in school partnership agreements and district profiles and utilise available demographic data to identify health trends in order to plan effective services to meet the needs of the individual, school and community populations.
* To be a liaison between children, teachers, parents, medical officers, the appropriate primary health care teams and others.
* To carry out home visits as required.
* To work in settings other than schools as necessary to meet the needs of the child and their families. To deliver a drop-in session in senior schools.
* To lead allocation meetings where work to be carried out in schools will be equitably distributed across the team.
* To maintain accurate records and prepare reports as necessary, ensuring confidentiality and offering support to other team members in doing so.
* To participate in case conferences, case reviews and core groups where school health interventions are being provided.
* To write court reports as required in conjunction with legal services.
* To undertake cover for colleagues as designated by the Team Leader.
* To support the medicines in schools policy.
* To participate in trust clinical governance and audit programmes.
* To be able to use software packages appropriate to clinical care and ensure data is entered onto the system in a timely and accurate manner.
* To ensure all relevant activity and outcomes are recorded on Rio electronic patient record and other systems in line with service requirements to evidence service activity and effectiveness.
* To engage in the ChatHealth text messaging service.
* To work flexibly up until 6pm on weekdays and occasional weekends to meet service needs.
* To undertake the role of duty nurse and to lead at allocation meetings.
Requirements and Eligibility
* Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nursing qualification or working towards qualifying soon (offer of post conditional on successful completion of course).
* Evidence of post registration development and training.
* UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements: In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship. Most non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those listed, will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates. All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship. BCHC accepts applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.
About Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC)
BCHC has more than 5000 staff across Birmingham and the West Midlands in community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and the School of Dentistry. We are committed to integrated, personalised care rooted in local communities and strive for outstanding, integrated care as a key NHS provider in the West Midlands.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Recruitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities and perspectives. We are dedicated to supporting career progression for colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds. BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to candidates who are Disabled, Neurodiverse, have a hidden or long-term health condition meeting essential criteria, and who meet the job’s essential criteria. We encourage applicants to request reasonable adjustments where required.
Additional Information
* Flexible Working: BCHC supports flexible working practices where possible, including hybrid patterns of working.
* Using Artificial Intelligence: BCHC acknowledges AI tools may be used in the application process; details are available on our site.
* Benefits: Full NHS terms and conditions, relocation payment if applicable, discounts, well-being services, and flexible working where possible.
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