About this role
Job summary
Are you a School Nurse looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career? We are recruiting an SCPHN School Nurse to join our team in the West of Cornwall.
We are recruiting a School Nurse to lead delivery of the Healthy Child Programme within the School Nursing 519 Team. You will assess, plan, deliver, and review public health interventions across your school community. You will supervise and support staff and learners within the School Nurse team to maintain safe and consistent practice. The role also includes working with partner agencies to support effective inter agency planning and service delivery.
Main duties of the job
To lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme in the designated work area, provide evidence based family centred public health service, which focuses on identifying health needs and vulnerability within the family and community. The aim of which is the prevention and early detection of ill health and promotion of a healthy lifestyle. The School Nurse assesses clients needs, plans and evaluates care, which can be implemented by the School Nurse or delegated to Skill Mix team members in collaboration with the client, other members of the Primary Health Care Team and/or other agencies e.g. CAMHS, Primary Mental Health
About us
Working in Cornwall also provides access to rural landscapes and beaches, offering good leisure and lifestyle opportunities. You will have opportunities to work with education, GPs, Childrens Services, Public Health, and other agencies.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are recruiting a School Nurse to lead delivery of the Healthy Child Programme within the School Nursing 519 Team. You will assess, plan, deliver, and review public health interventions across your school community. You will supervise and support staff and learners within the School Nurse team to maintain safe and consistent practice. The role also includes working with partner agencies to support effective inter agency planning and service delivery.
What you'll need to succeed
You must be a qualified School Nurse (SCPHN) with leadership skills.
You are expected to be proactive and committed to improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.
Full driving licence.
Please read the attached role profile for full details.
As this post is with Cornwall Council, shortlisted candidates will have their details transferred to Cornwall Councils recruitment system.
What you'll get in return
Cornwall Council offers a benefits package that supports work life balance and staff wellbeing, including,
Competitive salary.
Defined benefit pension scheme with optional voluntary contributions.
Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase additional leave.
National awardwinning employee health and wellbeing programme.
Employee benefits scheme with discounts on local and national goods and services.
Working in Cornwall also provides access to rural landscapes and beaches, offering good leisure and lifestyle opportunities. You will have opportunities to work with education, GPs, Childrens Services, Public Health, and other agencies.
Additional Information
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Please see the role profile for more information.
Please note, as this is a position with Cornwall Council, if your application is shortlisted, your details will be securely transferred to Cornwall Council's recruitment system for the purposes of progressing your application.
Person Specification
Travel Requirements Essential
Ability to travel independently with valid UK driving licence
Experience Essential
Experience of electronic recording and reporting systems.
Experience Essential
Experience of electronic recording and reporting systems.
Travel Requirements Essential
Ability to travel independently with valid UK driving licence
Qualifications Essential
Current professional registration NMC Registered Nurse / RMN / RSCN School Nurse (SCPHN) Teaching Skills and mentor qualification
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 Cornwall Council
Address New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY
Employer's website https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)