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Job requirements
Essential
45 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Must be a current BCHC employee and have been employed by the organisation for 12 months or more.
- Experience
Self motivation
- Experience
Evidence based practice
- Experience
Team working
- Experience
Prioritising & decision making
- Experience
Problem solving
- Experience
Work independently
- Experience
Demonstrates an awareness of working in the Community
- Experience
Evidence of collaborative working within a multi-professional arena
- Qualifications
First level nursing qualification
- Qualifications
Current NMC Registration
- Qualifications
Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme including a minimum of 240 academic credits of which at least 120 are at Level 5 (Diploma in Higher Education).
- Qualifications
Portfolio evidence of continual professional and academic development.
- Qualifications
For those wishing to undertake the Post Graduate SCPHN qualification at level 7 – applicants should hold an appropriate degree.
- Qualifications
Evidence of application to University- School Nursing Programme
- Qualifications
Letter confirming line manager approval to apply for secondment to the SCPHN programme
- Skills/Knowledge
Demonstrate high level of interpersonal and written skills
- Skills/Knowledge
Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice
- Skills/Knowledge
Evidence of having completed a Clinical Round
- Skills/Knowledge
Understands and demonstrates accountability
- Skills/Knowledge
Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice
- Skills/Knowledge
Computer literate - ability to use software programmes designed to maximise the contribution to the post e.g. Microsoft, Word, Excel
- Skills/Knowledge
Demonstrate sound literacy skills
- Skills/Knowledge
Understanding of role of School Nurse
- Skills/Knowledge
Understanding of health & social care
- Skills/Knowledge
Awareness of Health & Safety situations
- Skills/Knowledge
Awareness of equality and diversity in delivery of health care
- Skills/Knowledge
Ability to work in different settings
- Skills/Knowledge
Partnership working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Skills/Knowledge
Understanding of safeguarding children & vulnerable adults
- Personal Qualities
Can demonstrate use of initiative
- Personal Qualities
Enthusiastic approach to delivery of care
- Personal Qualities
Adaptable to demands of the role of School Nursing
- Personal Qualities
Flexible/willingness to work across the Trust area as the job/services requires.
- Personal Qualities
Excellent role model
- Personal Qualities
Demonstrates the ability to cope with academic level of study required.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Personal Qualities
Display ability to evaluate situations and problems with common sense and creativity
- Other Job Requirements
Flexibility with working patterns
- Other Job Requirements
Ability to think innovatively
- Other Job Requirements
Can work under direction
- Other Job Requirements
Must be willing to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
- Other Job Requirements
Must be legally entitled to work in this country
- Other Job Requirements
Ability to independently travel around the area as per job/service requirements
- Other Job Requirements
Must be willing to undertake Occupational Health Clearance
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Audit evaluation/research
- Qualifications
Post-registration training
- Qualifications
Mentorship qualification (or working towards the award)
Job overview
***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***
The Birmingham School Health Support Service provides confidential advice, care and support to schools, children, young people and their parents.
The service aims to protect and promote the physical and emotional well-being of children to ensure that they get the most of their education and life beyond.
If you are an NMC registered first level nurse who is committed to supporting Children and Young People to access health care services tailored to meet their specific needs and be part of a supportive team and service working in partnership; this is an exciting opportunity to enhance your own public health skills and join a service dedicated to reducing health inequalities and making a difference in the lives of Children and Young People in Birmingham
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is the largest community healthcare trust in the country which serves a diverse community and is striving to make positive changes.
Main duties of the job
As a Student School Health Nurse with us you will be supported by Birmingham City University for the 50% academic study requirements of the course. The training is offered fulltime commencing 1st February 2027 with fixed holidays set throughout the 52 week duration of the course. You must be a car driver with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes
Throughout the course theory will be embedded into practice and as an NMC registrant you will be expected to further develop your communication, leadership and reflective skills. In practice you will be supported by dedicated and innovative School Nursing colleagues who are committed to supporting and developing Student School Health Nurses and then welcoming newly qualified School Nurse into teams.
Applications are welcomed from all applicants including those currently working in clinical roles above a band 5.
Internal candidates will need to present a signed secondment form at interview
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Personal Spec for more details of main responsibilities of the role .
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Band 5 Student School Nurse with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 5 School nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Secondment: 12 months. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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