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Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic registered nurses from a variety of backgrounds and experience to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for any Registered Nurse who may be considering applying to undertake a SCPHN programme and wishes to develop their skills and gain experience of working within the school nursing skill mix team
Community Staff Nurses-School Nursing manage a school nursing case load for a group of schools, with the support and supervision of Band 6 SCPHN School Nurses within a large skill mixed team. The team provides a universal and targeted school nursing service to mainstream primary and secondary schools, pupil referral units and special schools across Harrow.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the completion of comprehensive health needs assessment of clients, families and community and facilitate the mobilisation of appropriate resources to meet identified needs.
The post holder will ensure inter-agency/ professional partnership working between services, statutory and voluntary organisations to facilitate integrated approaches in meeting the needs of children. Including safeguarding and child protection.
Excellent communication skills and a passion for public health are essential, alongside good organisational skills, flexibility to meet the needs of the service and ability to travel independently to meet service delivery as required. A car driver with access to use of a car is essential
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Band 5 nurses contribute to the effectiveness of services by:
*Providing skilled, evidence based nursing care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures * Working with patients and families in all stages of the care planning process including assessing risks and needs *Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of others to ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinically effective care *Working as autonomous practitioners and taking responsibility for the care they give to patients but within their own limits of competency and confidence
Person specification
Other
Essential
- The ability to travel to a variety of sites within the trust is essential. Access to a car for work purposes Full UK driving License
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a band 5 nurse or student nurse.
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own caseload.
- Experience of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the community either as a band 5 nurse, or health care support worker
- Experience of group facilitation.
- Experience of Safeguarding Children
- Experience of health promotion
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, present cases, take note of actions, update others in the team and use handover effectively. Speaking face to face but also by telephone and writing letters and reports.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
- You are expected to have the skills required to act as a professional, registered nurse and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registered nurse Adult / Child / Mental Health / Learning Disability
- Up to date and fit to practice safely
- Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development
- Teaching and mentoring skills
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This advert is for Community Staff Nurse-School Nursing with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 School nurse role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T). The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (per annum inc HCAS). The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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