Community Public Health Nurse – School Nurse

Community Public Health Nurse – School Nurse

Full-Time On-site
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This post sits in an integrated neighbourhood team at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, working within Healthy Together to deliver the Healthy Child Programme for children and young people aged 5 to 19. The work centres on preventing ill health, promoting wellbeing and reducing health inequalities through a whole-family approach. The nurse works across a range of settings, managing a caseload, taking safeguarding action and mentoring students and learners. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet the essential criteria are given preference for interview.

What the job involves

  • Provide professional nursing leadership, clinical advice and evidence-based interventions for children, young people and families
  • Assess health and social needs, develop care plans and evaluate outcomes
  • Identify safeguarding concerns and act in line with Trust and safeguarding partnership policies
  • Contribute to and lead delivery of the Healthy Child Programme under Standard Operating Guidance
  • Identify emerging health needs and promote health and wellbeing
  • Signpost families to appropriate services and support them to access help
  • Manage own caseload and maintain accurate records
  • Produce reports and referrals and share complex, sensitive information with families and partner agencies
  • Deliver care across a range of settings to meet diverse needs
  • Use sound judgement, prioritise workload and respond flexibly to urgent needs
  • Supervise practice to maintain quality standards and support clinical leadership
  • Mentor, teach and support students and learners

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team