Job summary Job Title: School Nurse for Children and Young PeopleBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexibleBank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the abilityto develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job What you'll be responsible for:Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic testsRecognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalationRecognising, responding to, and managing emergency situationsDisplaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situationsRecognising limitations and escalating concernsThe role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care.
Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: - School Nurse for Children and Young People Trust: - Central Surrey HealthLocation: -Ashford Clinic, Epsom Clinic, Molesey Clinic Pay Rates:££ per hour Shift Patterns: - FlexibleAbout the Trust :-Central Surrey Health (CSH), a not-for-profit community services provider, are rated Good in their most recent CQC report, providing outstanding care to NHS patients in the community, in their homes or in hospital.
CSH provides a wide range of adult community health services in northwest Surrey, and children's NHS community services across the whole of Surrey.
CSH values their staff by providing a variety of excellent training and development programmes including care certificates, apprenticeships, Nursing Associate programmes, a wide variety of management and leadership courses and more.
They also provide salary sacrifice schemes and run monthly Health & Well being programmes.
Join CSH's diverse and passionate team today!Why might this job interest you?This flexible role as a School Nurse for Children and young people for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling.
This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours.
The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds.
The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.What you can add:The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the provision of health care for children and young people, aged 2-19 years, with severe/profound and multiple learning and physical difficulties.
This will be achieved by providing expert training, advice and support to the school staff, Parents and Carers.The senior nurse will take responsibility for managing and overseeing the school nurse and assistant practitioner within their school teamDevelop and maintain communication with people about complex, highly sensitive matters and/or in a difficult situationHave some knowledge of and instils team approach to be able to use alternative communication means used by the children makaton, PECsResponsible for communicating and receiving sensitive, complex, and sometimes contentious information relating to children and young people, relatives, and carers whilst ensuring confidentiality.
Will use developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating skills, where agreement and cooperation is required in hostile antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere or were there may be barriers to understanding.Establish effective, appropriate communication processes with parents/guardians and carers.Communicate effectively with a wide range of health, education and social care professionals across professional boundaries.
Responsible for communicating information both within the organisation and outside it.The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.What you'll need:RN(Adult),RN(Child)or RSCN, RN (LD)With specific childrens experience and learning disability experience.Mentor preparationEvidence of broad clinical experiencesManagement/leadership qualificationMinimum of 3 years post registration experienceExperience of staff managementEvidence of professional developmentGood understanding of current nursing workforce issuesClear understanding of community health servicesClear understanding of community health servicesExperienced Clinical Nurse.Ability to work well in stressful situationsExperience of initiating and participating in clinical auditGood understanding of current nursing workforce issues*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.The benefits we can offer you in return:-Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.Who are NHS Professionals?NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work.
Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.
Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.Apply TodayBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of :- Statement of NMC Registration Degree/Diploma in Nursing Experience Essential A car and valid UK driving license.
A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a School Nurse for Children and Young People environment within the last 2 years.