Job summary We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic SCPHN-School Nurse with excellent communication and leadership skills, to join our dynamic team of Specialist Public Health Nurses, School Health Nurses, Child Health and Well-being Assistants and School Health Assistants.
**Please Note: The area for the Role is for South Bucks and Wycombe areas.
**Please advise in the application which area you would prefer.Part-time post available for 30 hours.
Main duties of the job You will be keen to promote and support the health of school age children and their families (Healthy Child Programme 5-19 year olds), by using Health for Teens/ Kids and Chat health as a means to increase our digital presence.
You will be aware of the current issues impacting on health and the changes that are affecting the school nursing service.
You will understand the importance of partnership and team working as well as being able to work will have leadership skills and be able to manage a skill mix team.
Supporting them to develop as well as being involved in progressing the development is encouraged and mentoring support and supervision are driver and current licence essential.
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- What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong.
We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification Qualification and Education Essential Registered Nurse Part 1 /RSCN/RMN Specialist Community Public Health Nurse School Nursing - Cert/Diploma/Degree Mentorship in clinical Practice/ENB998 certificate Nurse Prescribing Qualification Desirable Leadership training Skills, Abilities & knowledge Essential Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multidisciplinary team, children, young people and their families.
Experience of staff management within a skill mix team and delegation of tasks Excellent computer skills on a range of software applications.
Ability to write detailed reports / referrals to ensure interpretation by other members of the multidisciplined team so that the child or young person can access the appropriate care and support.
Can demonstrate sound judgement skills and use of initiative Enthusiastic approach to professional and staff development Ability to organise and delegate within a skill mix team Ability to encompass and embrace changes in working environment Participates in interagency collaboration Leadership/participation in specialist projects Ability to motivate, negotiate and reassure others Willingness to learn and develop new skills Desirable Team leadership skills Experience Essential Evidence of ongoing evidence based professional development Evidence of facilitation and presentation skills Knowledge of current issues and how they impact on professional practice, including Evidence Based Practice Ability to carry out complex clinical assessments Experience of Child Protection Policies and Procedures Desirable Can demonstrate use of audit techniques Knowledge of delivering CHAT Health Special circumstances Essential Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis.