Job summary Join Our Passionate School Nursing Team Are you a qualified nurse ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families?
We're on the lookout for dedicated individuals to join our vibrant and evolving School Nursing team!
What We Offer: Tailored Induction Programme: You'll be warmly welcomed and equipped with the knowledge you need to thrive in your new role.
Mentorship: Work alongside seasoned professionals who are eager to support your journey and help you excel.
Supportive Environment: We prioritise your well-being and professional growth in a collaborative atmosphere that encourages creativity and innovation.
Commitment to Your Growth: Our focus on ongoing appraisal and personal development ensures you will always have opportunities to further your skills and advance your career.
If you're an innovative, flexible team player looking to create meaningful change, this is your chance!
Join us in making a positive impact on the health and well-being of children and their families while enhancing your own professional and personal skills.
Apply today and be part of a team that is shaping the future, one child at a time!
Don't just take a job--embrace a calling.
Main duties of the job Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families?
We're looking for a talented School Nurse to join our Rochdale Care Organisation & Integrated Children's Services team.
Your Role: As a School Nurse, you'll be part of a dynamic team focused on promoting the health and well-being of children, young people, and families.
You'll collaborate closely with local partners to support the borough's Children and Young People's Partnership Strategy and Early Help Strategy.
Key Responsibilities:o Promote health and well-being using an early help and partnership approacho Build strong relationships with schools and families to identify health needso Provide expert guidance on health-related matterso Collaborate with professionals to create targeted interventions to reduce health inequalities Why Join Us?o Be part of a diverse, supportive team dedicated to improving community healtho Access ongoing professional development through comprehensive trainingo Make a real difference by contributing to strategic initiatives in the borough If you're an enthusiastic and caring nurse who's passionate about promoting health in your community, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help shape a brighter future for Rochdale's children and families.
About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.
Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.
We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.
The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.
By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months.
Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely.
To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: Person Specification Qualifications/Skills/Knowledg Essential Current NMC Registration Experience of working with Families and Children Experience of delievering Public Health messages and health promotion Knowledged of the Public Health, Social Care and Education agenda Desirable RSCN/RN (Child Branch) Evidence of post qualification study and professional development Community experience Skills and Abilities Essential Good Interpersonal Skills Good awareness of the role of the School Nursing Service Abilty to work flexibly and under pressure Abilty to work autonimously Demonstrate the understanding of team working Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Desirable Relevent post registration studies Abilty to work within a changing environment Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes