Our service requires 1 NMC registered nurse to join our School Nursing Team for the South Buckinghamshire Area.

The post is ideal for nurses who want to develop new skills in working in the community with children from 5-19 years old in home and school environments.

Through using the Healthy Children Programme, successful applicants will be able to be part of our passionate, dynamic and evolving team working linking with other teams across the county.

This position involves undertaking child and family interventions, specifically with children and young people from 5-19 years, within both school and home environments.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will benefit from a robust competency process, supervision and extensive training. All of which could support the progression onto the SCPHN (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse) programme at Bucks New University.

All new staff will be provided with agile working technology. Over the past few months, we have successfully implemented virtual ways of working to support teams, children and schools, but with strong face to face support from an experienced skill mix team.

This position is based in the South of the county with your main base being at Amersham Hospital however you may be required to travel across sites as part of your role.

Please call to discuss this further or to arrange an informal site visit, to meet some of the excellent and inspirational team. We will be only too happy to talk about the role.

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About us

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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

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• PASS/Mentorship in clinical Practice/ENB998 certificate
• NMC Registered Nurse: Adult, Child, Learning Disability or Mental Health

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with children, young people and families
• Can demonstrate working to scope of professional practice and use of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of Health visiting and school nursing service delivery model and current issues which can impact on professional practice
• Ability to carry out complex clinical assessments
• Experience of Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policies and Procedures
• Can demonstrate use of audit techniques
• Experience of mentoring preregistration students

Desirable

• Evidence of facilitation and presentation skills

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of working as part of a multi-skilled team and appropriate delegation of tasks and supervision
• Excellent computer skills on a range of software applications.
• Ability to write detailed reports / referrals 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
• Excellent organisational skills consistent with working autonomously
• Ability to encompass and embrace changes in working environment
• Participates in interagency collaboration
• Participation in specialist projects
• Ability to motivate, negotiate and reassure others through use of supervision and appraisal techniques
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis and use of a vehicle

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

434-CR6548331-A