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Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust provides high-quality community health and care services responsive to the needs of our local population. Services are delivered by dedicated, innovative multidisciplinary professionals and supported by committed staff behind the scenes. We strive to develop and improve our services by working with and listening to our populations, partners, commissioners, and staff.
WCHC offers a great opportunity to be part of a talented, passionate, and committed team delivering excellent community-based services across Cheshire and Merseyside.
Job overview
Do you want a career with an award-winning integrated health and care NHS Foundation Trust?
Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative, forward-thinking organization delivering high-quality health and care services to the populations of Wirral, Cheshire East and West, St Helens, and Knowsley.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new Special School Nurse team within Wirral, providing care to children with medical and clinical needs within schools.
Main duties of the job
We pride ourselves on being an open, trusting, and compassionate organization. The Trust is committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equality. We believe that working together with our partners, listening to and engaging with patients, service users, and their families can make a real difference to our communities.
We currently support over children and young people across Wirral, Cheshire East, and St Helens. Our children's services have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of families.
If you are an enthusiastic nurse who wants to make a difference to children and their families, this role offers varied work including public health and safeguarding.
You should have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of current health issues related to children’s services is essential.
Working for our organization
You will join a skilled, diverse team working to support children within Wirral Special Schools. As part of the 0- service, including Health Visiting and School Nursing, you will collaborate with local statutory, health, and voluntary agencies to provide accessible, person-centered care tailored to individual and community needs.
About the Trust
Our local and community services support people to live well and independently, including:
* 0- / 0-+ Health and Wellbeing Services
* Community Nursing
* Sexual Health Wirral
* Community Cardiology
* Speech and Language Therapy
* Teletriage
* Community Dental
* Social Care
* End of Life Care
We offer extensive professional development through various learning opportunities, including virtual and face-to-face events, webinars, and action learning sets. We support staff with memberships and licenses to promote ongoing learning.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Person specification
Qualifications and professional training
* Registered Nurse (Adult/Child)
* Recent professional development evidence
* Modules at level 6 – Public Health Related
* Solihull Approach trained
* Motivational Interviewing trained
Experience and knowledge
* Knowledge of paediatric healthcare needs and priorities
* Knowledge of child development
* Knowledge of safeguarding and working with vulnerable families
* Understanding of role within the Public Health Team
* Two years post-registration experience
* Experience in data collection for reports
* Experience working in a community environment
Skills and attributes
* Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills
* Proficiency with email, internet, and word processing software
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Effective interpersonal skills
* Good organizational and time management skills
* Ability to facilitate groups and discussions
* Flexibility to meet service needs
* Commitment and vision
* Car access for work purposes
* Confident and approachable demeanor
By applying, you agree to Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust transferring your application data to its preferred applicant management system. If appointed, your information will also be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record system.
For GDPR information, see our ‘Guidance for applicants’ under 'Additional documentation'.
We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer. We support diversity and encourage applications from all community sections, including BAME, LGBTQ+, and disabled applicants, valuing the positive impact of diversity.
We are proud to support our Armed Forces Community as a Veteran Aware NHS Trust and have achieved Bronze Award accreditation.
Further Information:
Closing Dates: Apply early; the Trust may close the vacancy before the deadline if many applications are received.
Reference Information: Submit references verifying employment/education over the last three years, with valid business emails. Personal references are not accepted.
Salary Expectations: Salaries align with NHS Terms and Conditions; relevant experience may influence offers. Salaries are pro-rata for part-time roles.
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