An exciting opportunity has arisen for development within the Sandwell School Health Nursing Service. We are seeking highly motivated, committed, innovative nurses with a desire to make a difference to children and young people working within the public health agenda.

Main duties of the job

As a student School Nurse you will engage in training in order to complete the BSC (Hons) Degree in Community Health (Specialist Practitioner award in School Nursing) .This will involve liaising with all relevant parties within the practice area and at the assigned University in order to gain the desired 50% theory and 50% practical element of the course, in order to attain successful completion the student will be required to work as part of a multi disciplinary team within the School Nursing Team, carrying out clinical duties with Patients/clients as agreed with your Lead nurse for development and training within the service.

About us

Sandwell School Health Nurses strive to deliver services that are visible and accessible to the school aged population of Sandwell delivering universal public health services and ensuring early help and extra support is available to children and young people at the times when they need it.

The team is made up of a skill mixed work force ranging from admin officers, support workers, staff nurses and specialist practitioners

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what the role entails

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered nurse
• SLAIP or equivalent mentorship qualification / module

Skills

Essential

• Has a full driving licence
• Has access to a vehicle that can be utilised during the working day

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of nursing practice
• Working independently
• Team Working

Desirable

• Demonstrates an awareness of working within a School nurse/public health setting

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell/Birmingham

B65 0EA

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381-WC-6837622