The school nursing team is part of the wider HCP 0-19 service. The team provides community-based services for children and young people (aged 4-19 years). The school nursing service works with stakeholders across a number of settings and organisations to lead delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (5-19) to improve child health outcomes and ensure that families at risk are identified at the earliest opportunity.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
The overarching aim of public health services for children (5-19) is to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of children and families. The School Nursing service is a workforce of specialist community public health nurses who provide expert advice, support and interventions to families with children and Young People between 5-19 years and help empower young people to make decisions that affect their future health and wellbeing. This service is led by school nurses and supported by a skill mix team. The service is central to delivering public health outcomes for children.
Main duties of the job
To engage in training in order to complete the BSc (Hons) Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health (Specialist Practitioner award in School Nursing). This will involve liaising with all relevant parties within the practice area and at the assigned University in order to gain the desired 50% theory and 50% practical element of the course. In order to attain successful completion, the
student will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the primary care setting, carrying out clinical duties with patients / clients as agreed with their Practice Teacher/Practice Assessor. The student will be accountable to the respective local manager according to local management structures, and responsible to the allocated Practice Teacher/Practice Assessor for the term of training.
The student will be expected to take responsibility for their adult learning and to inform their Practice Teacher/Practice Assessor and University contact should there be any exceptional circumstances preventing the completion of any aspects of the course. It is stressed that some of the information, which is handled by the student
School Nurse is of a highly confidential nature and should not be divulged to another party nor should it be discussed with colleagues unless it is essential to do so. The student will be expected to follow local organisation's sickness and absence policy, reporting sickness or absences to both the employer and university.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job responsibilities
Being personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and ensuring compliance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct
Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating patient information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and family/carers
Working in a non-judgmental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups
Ensuring that prior to any course of action involving individuals / groups has their informed consent
Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside of the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and identifying actions to rectify any issues
Focusing resources to ensure equity of access for all individuals and groups
Allocating work so as to make best use of the knowledge and skills of team members
Adhering to all Human Resources policies such as bullying and harassment, disciplinary and grievance, recruitment and retention
Co-operating with the organisations management and others in meeting statutory and local requirements of the Health and Safety policy
Undertaking work activities and related training as defined in local employing Trusts health and safety policies and procedures
Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues, patients and others
Reporting any issues in the workplace that may put health and safety at risk
Having the responsibility for accident / incident reporting
Sharing relevant information with others consistent with local agreements made between the agencies / professionals involved
Developing systems and processes that engage with users of the service ensuring services are designed to meet need
Leading by example to inspire others with the values and vision for the present and future of School Nurses
Highlighting to individuals, the team and local employing Trusts benefits of new ways of working
Recognising and acknowledging the knowledge and skills of other team members
The ability to constructively challenge current working practices and
overcome barriers during time of change
Following local employer guidelines and policies on safeguarding
Complying with and fulfil the objectives of the primary health care team
Participating in the setting of personal objectives with Practice Teachers through the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes
Demonstrating nursing procedures where applicable
Complying with local employing organisations policies, procedures and guidelines and with relevant statutory / Department of Health directives
Ensuring data is inputted onto local IT systems accurately and on time as required by the local employing organisation
Co-operating and assisting in research and survey programmes relating to the client group or the nursing profession.
Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with clients and other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies
Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the clients and report any changes in the clients condition to the School Nursing team, practice teacher and the general practitioner or other member of the health / social care team
Attending and participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as required
Identifying problems with communication systems and helping to improve its effectiveness with other professionals and team members
Ability to provide comprehensive and accurate written records that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions
Ability to formally present and discuss with individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to School and Public Health
Being responsible for the assessment of care needs for identified case load / client group
Discussing and identifying who is responsible for the assessment of identified client groups
Identifying the multiple needs of the patient, family / carer, giving counsel and advice appropriate to the situation
Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groups in a holistic way taking into consideration of cultural differences
Promoting clients rights during the assessment process
Working within the primary care setting as a member of the health care team, participating in activities, which address the health needs of the caseload or client group
Providing and maintaining a high standard of care for clients in their homes, family hubs and schools using a model of care, that is consistent with best evidence and within own scope of practice and legislation
Agreeing in partnership with the individual client or group in the planning of, implementation of, and evaluation of a robust care plans
Ensuring the changing needs of individuals and groups are identified in a timely manner and ensure adjustments to programmes of care are made
Identify, plan and undertake specific health promotional activities with identified target groups
Promoting and maintaining optimum health in clients / carers
Providing health education to children and their families.
Giving advice on the health needs of the community
Actively involving the target group in the planning and implementation of any proposed programme of intervention
Following local employing organisations policies and guidelines in all suspected forms of abuse
Ensuring that concerns and identified potential risks are referred to the appropriate Medical Practitioner and other related agencies immediately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First level registered nurse
knowledge and experience
* Demonstrable evidence of professional development in the field of School Nursing.
* Demonstrable current experience working as a staff nurse in a School Nursing Team
* Evidence of utilising evidenced based practice and appraising standards, providing clinical direction and support for staff
* Ability to apply clinical governance framework to clinical practice.
* Effective communication skills both written and verbal with children, families and professionals
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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