SCPHN School Nurse in London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced SCPHN school nurse to join the Bromley 0-19 service. The service is currently going through a period of transformation and innovative development. The post-holder will be the named School Nurse for a caseload of schools within the borough. This role will incorporate a supervisory role for staff nurses working within the school nursing service.

The post holder will work as a member of the School Nursing Service and will work with schools, families, and the wider community to improve the health of school-aged children identifying the more vulnerable, and developing clear referral pathways so that all children and young people can reach their full potential. This will be achieved by delivering the requirements from the service specification. They will work closely with the identified senior lead in each school providing expert information, guidance, and assessments as required. They will support schools to empower parents, children and young people, to make decisions which affect their health and wellbeing. They will work across health and education professionals and institutions, breaking down barriers to improve the sharing of information, ideas, and expertise.

As a highly motivated and dynamic school nurse, you will play a leading role in shaping our services as we are committed to 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 Bromley. You will be responsible for a defined caseload of schools, and supporting junior staff within the team.

Applicants must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification in School Nursing, and ideally have post-graduate experience of working within a School Nursing team. Applicants must adhere to the NMC Code and maintain their own professional requirements in line with the NMC revalidation procedure. Applicants must participate actively in continuing education programmes, and accept responsibility for their own professional and self-development.

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people, and adults. Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point. Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.

Main duties of the job include:

• Working with the team lead to develop appropriate databases, contribute to reports as necessary, report any issues/concerns that may arise, and ensure that the service meets all targets in the service specification.
• Works in partnership with the local Health Visiting service to ensure seamless care as the child progresses from the early years into school.
• Adheres to and works within local and national child safeguarding policies in the prevention and early detection of abuse in all age groups.
• Develops accurate factual reports, and attends case conferences, and other multi-professional meetings as required for identified children and their families.
• Meets with all identified children at least once a term, and refers/signposts to other professionals/services if identified.
• Works in partnership with primary care, ensuring that where appropriate, the relevant GP practice is notified of CYP health concerns, to secure an integrated system of care that safeguards them.
• Works in partnership with other key stakeholders to promote the welfare and safety of CYP.
• Offers strategic support to schools in order to contribute to reducing the number of children who enter the safeguarding system through preventative work.
• Promotes emotional well-being through the school-aged years working alongside children and young people to support those with emotional and mental health difficulties and referring to CAMHS where appropriate.
• Works with the senior management team to develop a comprehensive Action Plan for the school which includes all policies, procedures, and guidelines, as an overview of SEN, safeguarding, and pastoral and medical needs together.
• Ensures services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner adapting the service provision accordingly to promote equal access to services.
• Attends regular team meetings to promote effective communication and team, leads by example promoting best practices and high standards at all times.
• Participates in the orientation and induction of new staff, promoting good interpersonal relationships within the team.
• Acts as a mentor in the education and training of pre and post-registration students.

Essential qualifications include:

• Registered Nurse - Degree or Diploma
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Qualification in School Nursing (BSc or PgDip)

Essential skills include:

• Ability to work with children of all ages
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills for self and others
• Good verbal and written communication skills

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.