Job overview Are you a newly qualified or experienced SCPHN School Health Nurse looking to work as part of a new team delivering high quality care, to children aged from 0-19yrs, in line with the Healthy Child Programme?We have a 37.5 hour/week, term time only post which is the City South Locality and surrounding areas covering central Oxford based at East Oxford Health Centre.We are looking to recruit motivated practitioners with initiative and drive to join our friendly and enthusiastic team and contribute to the further development of our service and improving outcomes for our children, young people and families.
To be considered for this role you must be a qualified Specialist Community Public Health professional or be able to demonstrate equivalent experienceWe are able to offer this part time, term time role, with a complete training package and a preceptorship programme.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work.
Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Please note previous applicants who have applied and been assessed for the same/similar role within the last 6 months need not apply .
Main duties of the job The role will include working in primary and secondary schools, health centres and the client's home, providing public health related care to support in areas such as safeguarding, emotional health, sexual health and physical health, alongside supporting schools to deliver personal, health and social education, and managing medical conditions in schools.Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties Working for our organisation Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing.
These include: Excellent opportunities for career progressionAccess to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceNHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailersCompetitive pension schemeLease car schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Person specification Qualifications – academic/professional Essential criteria First Level Registered NurseSpecialist Community Public Health or equivalent demonstrable experienceNurse prescriber V100 module or equivalent (or prepared to obtain qualification within 2 years) Desirable criteria Practice assessor/supervisorPost-graduate qualifications Knowledge Requirement Essential criteria Evidence of current requirements knowledge of National and Local policies and relevant research and the ability to relate it to practiceDemonstrates IT knowledge and skills.
Further training or job-related aptitude and skills Essential criteria Excellent communicator with a high level of interpersonal and organisational skills Desirable criteria Clinical SupervisorSexual Health qualification or experience Experience Essential criteria Experience of inter-agency working Personal qualities Essential criteria A caring and compassionate attitude about the health and wellbeing of children, families, and communities, based on dignity, empathy and respect for the rights and needs of others.
All new starters have a thorough induction process, both local and Trust wide, which aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study.
Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential.
All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values – safe, caring and excellent.Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Oxford is a world-renowned centre of excellence for research.
Oxford Health works closely with the University of Oxford department of Psychiatry and the Department of Primary care, has a Biomedical Research Centre dedicated to improving mental health and the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at the Warneford site.
The Trust also hosts the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) which carries out applied research that directly impacts patient health and wellbeing