About this role
Job summary
The post holder will promote and support the health and wellbeing of all school-aged children, their families and the wider community.
The post holder will be expected to carry out assessments of needs with school-aged children, young people and their families. The post holder will also work on the implementation of planned programmes of care delegated by the School Nurse specialist practitioner.
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to the identification and protection of children at risk of abuse and act in accordance with the local Safeguarding Children's Board guidelines. To attend safeguarding and other meetings to improve the health outcomes of children and young people as directed by the School Nurse Specialist Practitioner and provide written reports.
Assess and undertake selective health care interventions as directed by the School Nurse specialist practitioner, refer to other agencies/Health Care professionals as necessary.
Provide professional support and advice to children, young people, their families and schools and liaise and refer in discussion with the School Nurse Specialist practitioner SERVICE DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support delivery of the 5 -19 Healthy Child Programme (DoH 2009) and National Childhood Measurement programme under the direction of the School Nurse Specialist practitioner.
Support the planning, assessment of need and delivery of the agreed provision of a school health service to each school under the direction of the School Nurse Specialist practitioner.
Work within the Nursing & Midwifery Council's (NMC) framework for practice. All community staff nurse should have knowledge and work in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines including clinical supervision.
Actively promote uptake of al school nurse contacts, and public health interventions, screening and immunisations/vaccinations.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Other Requirements Essential
Car driver
Qualifications Essential
Registered (NMC) Nurse.
Desirable
Mentorship qualification.
Experience Essential
Experience of team working. Experience of working with children and young people. Experience of working with SystmOne or other electronic clinical system.
Desirable
Experience of community-based work. Experience of audit/evaluation.
Knowledge Desirable
Awareness of Health Visiting and School nursing roles.
Skills Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment to Trust values. Ability to work on own initiative and recognise role boundaries. Ability to prioritise work. Understands the Public Health role of the school nursing service. Excellent Communication skills both verbal and written.
Desirable
Understands the difference between primary, secondary and tertiary care. Good IT skills. Knowledge / understanding of clinical Supervision.
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 West London NHS Trust
Address Heart of Hounslow Health Centre
Hounslow
TW3 3EL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)