Specialist Community Public Health Nurse/ School Nurse

Job overview

TERM TIME ONLY

Band 6 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse- School Nursing

We are recruiting for dynamic qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) with strong public health focus who are fully committed to delivering and improving the health and well-being of our diverse school aged children.

Main duties of the job

As a highly motivated and dynamic school nurse, you will play a leading role in shaping our services as we are committed in meeting the health needs of children and young people through the delivery of the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme.

The school nurse will deliver high quality evidence based skilled nursing care within the schools of Haringey. We have redesigned our school nursing service in line with the 4, 5, 6 model and the 6 High Impact Areas and require a school nurse who is passionate about achieving outcomes for children, young people and families.

You will be responsible for a defined caseload of secondary and primary schools, overseeing the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (5-19). This will involve working in collaboration with parents/carers, education and other multiagency professionals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The School Nurse  will be part of the Whittington Health School Nursing Team based in Haringey. The School Nurse  will be responsible for the delivery of Universal Health Services to designated schools. Reporting to the Team Leader, they will support the development of the service and work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of a safe and effective Universal Health Provision.

Main responsibilities include:

• To manage a defined caseload and cluster of primary schools
• Lead on the delivery of Healthy Child Programme.
• Plan, implement and evaluate interventions in response to changing health needs.
• Work in partnership with our key stakeholders.
• Provide confidential support and advice to young people in different venues.
• Facilitate the delivery of health promotion and health education activities in school and community settings.

Applicants must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification in School Nursing. This is a definite requirement for the position and applicants who apply without the qualification will NOT be shortlisted.