Staff Nurse - Special Schools - Full Time - Term Time Only

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 nurse who has experience in community paediatric nursing, children's continence and working in a special school.

The School Nursing Team deliver health care to children and young people with complex health needs attending Greenmead school in Wandsworth, Perseid Schools in Merton and Sherwood Park School in Sutton.

They are responsible for undertaking health assessments, completing and updating care plans, managing emergency situations and providing training for school staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will ensure that high quality nursing care is delivered within Greenmead Day School.

The post holder will work collaboratively with other professionals involved in the care of children and young people including therapists, educational staff, school nursing and Social Services to support and empower children and young people and their families to improve health and give every child and young person the opportunity to develop their full potential.

About us

Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (ESTH) provides a range of medical services to approximately 500,000 people living across south west London and north east Surrey.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country as well as some poorer areas. Together, with our NHS colleagues in Surrey, Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

Sutton Health and Care (SHC) was an innovative joint venture between local partner health and social care organisations, which sees community services fully integrated to support the delivery of a new model of care for the people of Sutton. Hosted by ESTH, the model ensures the breaking down of traditional organisational barriers to enable the provision of care that is wrapped around the patient.

We pride ourselves in having a highly dedicated team and offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment with a wide range of staff benefits and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our vision and values and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Duties

Ensure that all areas of practice adhere to all current NMC guidance

Ensure high standards of nursing care are delivered at all times by supporting regular monitoring and evaluating client outcomes

Safely administer prescribed medications, monitor their effects and report all medication errors

Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and colleagues and that equal opportunities are practiced

Take a proactive role in maintaining effective communication with all disciplines, children, young people and families

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous manual and electronic records in all aspects of care provision to promote continuity and partnership, in line with SHC policies and NMC Record Keeping Guidelines

Ensure that all complaints are listened to and that issues identified are addressed appropriately

Use reflective practice as a method of ensuring that appropriate effective nursing care is delivered

Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately

Promote a professional image at all times and be accountable for own clinical practice

Ensure that nursing care is client focused and that client privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.

Clinical Responsibilities

Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the health needs of the children and young people are met

Carry out clinical care interventions daily for children and young people with healthcare needs in the special school/nursery setting

Participate in teaching nursing and support staff as delegated by the senior staff nurses/Clinical Service Lead

Promote the mental, physical and emotional health of children and young people with physical and learning disabilities liaising with parents/carers, teachers and the multidisciplinary team

Contribute to and undertake health assessments to identify the health needs of individual children, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, referring as necessary to other professionals

Work with parents and specialist teams to assist in the creation and delivery of care plans and risk assessments for pupils with complex health needs and long term conditions

Follow the SHC Services and PAN London Safeguarding Childrens Board procedures to safeguard children. Provide reports and attend safeguarding meetings as required

Identify risks when delivering care within the service, reporting these to the senior staff nurses/Clinical Service Lead

Contribute to the delivery and evaluation of the health promotion programmes within the school

Support senior colleagues in planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for students. Act as a Supervisor and Mentor for student nurses on placement in the school

Utilise research findings and evidence based practice to inform clinical decision-making

Participate in any clinical audit programmes and the evaluation of own practice within the clinical area.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (adult, child or learning disability)
• Diploma in nursing/degree

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working with special needs children and young people
• Multidisciplinary team work
• Experience in managing the needs of complex children and young people

Desirable

• Experience of working in a special school/community setting
• Experience of working with children and young people with severe and profound learning disabilities and complex health needs

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Holistic assessment skills
• Effective clinical skills and clinical reasoning skills
• Knowledge of current clinical and professional nursing issues in relating to special needs school nursing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written skills
• Ability to work as part of a busy health team, prioritising workload and maintaining high standards at all times
• Ability to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to have complex and challenging conversations
• Clear understanding of current national and local agenda
• Ability to demonstrate evidence based clinical practice
• Ability to maintain professionalism and work within professional boundaries at all times
• Ability to document concise and accurate clinical records and write accurate clinical reports
• Knowledge of child protection policies and procedures
• Basic IT Skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of clinical audit and clinical governance
• Knowledge of specialist communication skills e.g. signing/core boards etc
• Previous use of electronic records systems e.g. EMIS

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to working as part of a team
• Flexible, enthusiastic and able to use initiative
• Recognise individual rights in line with legislation, policy and procedures
• Ability to motivate others
• Receptive to change and able to adapt positively
• A 'can do' attitude
• Ability work under pressure and meet deadlines

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the service
• Ability work alone and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of team management
• Car driver with full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for business purposes

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Greenmead Special School

147 Beaumont Road

Southfields

SW19 6RY

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343-6537464-RB-UB