We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate nurse to work in the School Nursing Team based in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and be registered on part 3 of the NMC register, as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse.

The key role of the post holder will be to manage a defined caseload of school age children to ensure that they receive a healthcare service that will enable them to reach their educational potential and empower them to lead healthy lifestyles.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the band 6 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) are -

Provide emotional support and signposting to children and young people, through young persons health hubs and the provision of the CHAT HEALTH confidential text in service

Undertake safeguarding duties and work within the Wales Safeguarding Procedures (2019)

Support Community Staff Nurses when required, to deliver the Child Measurement Programme and School Entry Health Screening programme

Support delivery of the school based immunisation programme

Support with School Nurse service improvement, delivery, and assist in the implementation of the Welsh Government Initiative- Healthy Child Wales Programme: for school aged children 2024.

Support educational staff with the delivery of health promotion in schools, if required

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with entry onto the 3rd part of the NMC Register (SCPHN

Desirable

• RN Childrens Nursing
• Ability to work effectively in a team

Experience

Essential

• Experience of school health/community nursing.
• Extensive postregistration nursing experience.

Desirable

• Experience in Paediatric Nursing, Health Promotion/ Health Education

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage a caseload, lead and work well within a skill mix team.
• Good communication, organisational, analytical and negotiating skills.

Desirable

• IT Skills

special Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of child protection policies and procedure. An understanding of the principles of Public Health.
• Ability to support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people.

Desirable

• Evidence of personal development within practice.
• Awareness of equal opportunities and valuing diversity

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a skill mix team. Flexibility adaptable to changing needs/ environments.
• An empathetic approach to children and young people. Ability/desire to act as an advocate for children and young people

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Cardiff & Vale UHB

Woodland House

Cardiff

CF14 4TT

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

001-NMR351-0924