About this role
Job summary
We are looking for registered School Nurses who are innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic, who want to make a real difference improving outcomes for children and families in Devon. You will work within corporate teams and be rostered to work in the Single Point of Access Hub covering a defined geographical area. You'll be supported by team leaders and various dedicated health professionals, including Health Visitors, School Nurses, Staff Nurses and Community Health Workers. We strive to deliver an excellent service to the children, young people, and families living in ourCommunity.
Main duties of the job
You'll lead and manage changing and challengingwork loadpriorities. Working in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies; multi-agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role.
About us
DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on ourEquality and Diversity webpages.Professional development is a high priority forusand we provide a range of training opportunities and in-house expertise that will support your own professional development.Successful candidates will receive a full induction, preceptorship where indicated, safeguarding and clinical supervision. Applications from newly qualified school nurses are welcomed.
Job description Job responsibilities
To effectively lead and deliver the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0-19 (DH 2010)thereby improving outcomes for children and families.
To contribute to the Public Health Agenda, meet Public Health targets and reduce healthinequalities in partnership with key agencies meeting National agendas.
To promote the protection of children, adhering to the Local Safeguarding ChildrensBoard policies and procedures.
To actively lead a team of School Nurses and partner agencies where appropriate.
A requirement to be rostered regularly in the hub within a defined geographical area toprovide a Single point of access to families and stakeholders providing information, adviceand triaging referrals within the service.
To work as part of a team to ensure that Key Performance Indicator targets that areset/negotiated by Local Area Teams/Commissioners for the service.
To support service development, standard setting, clinical audit and bench marking,deliver a high quality needs led, safe and effective service to all client groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Ist Level NMC registration. Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- School Nursing. Strong evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
Qualification at |Masters level.
Experience Essential
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. Proficient in health needs assessment, evaluation and action planning. Evidence of partnership working. An awareness of and understanding of wider public health issues.
Desirable
Up to date school nursing experience. Previous experience participating in research projects.
Driving Licence Essential
Ability to travel (holds a current UK driving licence).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Devon County Council
Address County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)