About this role
Job summary
1 x Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse
Exeter.
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We do not sponsor Visas for this post. UK Right to Work is required.
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.
Main duties of the job
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 our Community.
You'll lead and manage changing and challenging work load priorities. Working in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies; multi-agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role.
Please note that an active drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.
About us
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- NHS pension scheme
- Development Opportunities
- Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme
- Flexible working within service hours
Professional development is a high priority for us and 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.
We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.
Job description Job responsibilities
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How to apply
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Person Specification
Experience Essential
Please see the full person specification on the right hand side.
Qualifications Essential
Ist Level NMC registration. Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor /School Nurse.
Desirable
Qualification at Masters level.
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 Devon County Council
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)