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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 withfixed holidaysset 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
Working for our organisation
IMPORTANT
- Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process
- Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address
- Please be aware that BCHC utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC and any correspondence will be sent via TRAC. We advise that you check your junk/spam emails.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Personal Spec for more details of main responsibilities of the role .
Person specification
Qualifications
- Current NMC Registration
- 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).
- Portfolio evidence of continual professional and academic development.
- For those wishing to undertake the Post Graduate SCPHN qualification at level 7 – applicants should hold an appropriate degree.
- Evidence of application to University- School Nursing Programme
- Letter confirming line manager approval to apply for secondment to the SCPHN programme
- Post-registration training
- Mentorship qualification (or working towards the award)
Experience
- Must be a current BCHC employee and have been employed by the organisation for 12 months or more.
- Self motivation
- Evidence based practice
- Problem solving
- Work independently
- Demonstrates an awareness of working in the Community
- Evidence of collaborative working within a multi-professional arena
Skills/Knowledge
- Demonstrate high level of interpersonal and written skills
- Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice
- Evidence of having completed a Clinical Round
- Understands and demonstrates accountability
- Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice
- Computer literate - ability to use software programmes designed to maximise the contribution to the post e.g. Microsoft, Word, Excel
- Demonstrate sound literacy skills
- Understanding of role of School Nurse
- Understanding of health & social care
- Awareness of Health & Safety situations
- Awareness of equality and diversity in delivery of health care
- Ability to work in different settings
- Partnership working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of safeguarding children & vulnerable adults
Personal Qualities
- Can demonstrate use of initiative
- Enthusiastic approach to delivery of care
- Adaptable to demands of the role of School Nursing
- Flexible/willingness to work across the Trust area as the job/services requires.
- Excellent role model
- Demonstrates the ability to cope with academic level of study required.
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Display ability to evaluate situations and problems with common sense and creativity
Other Job Requirements
- Flexibility with working patterns
- Ability to think innovatively
- Must be willing to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
- Must be legally entitled to work in this country
- Ability to independently travel around the area as per job/service requirements
- Must be willing to undertake Occupational Health Clearance
In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.
Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link , will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.
All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.
The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.
We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
DBS Costs
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the administration fee. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. No payment will be made for your online training until it is all complete and verified by the Temporary Staffing Team. Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here
Benefits of working for us:
- Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
- Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
- Discounts for local and national retailers
- Dedicated well-being services for all employees
- Flexible working where possible
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust
3, Priestley Wharf
Holt Street
Birmingham Science Park
B7 4BN
Office hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
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