Job overview
Would you like to develop skills to work alongside children and families in their Communities? Do you have a passion for working with young people and supporting them to manage their health needs? Do you find job satisfaction working with vulnerable families to help them achieve their goals? Are you keen to develop your skills and knowledge and have a desire for a career in public health nursing? Birmingham is the youngest city in Europe with under-25s accounting for nearly 40% of our population. We are looking to recruit a Community Staff Nurse to join our enthusiastic and innovative School Nursing team. We welcome applicants who are trained nurses with experience in working with children and families as well as newly qualified nurses who have a keen interest in School Health. Applicants should be committed to team working and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Successful applicants will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team of school health staff. Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within their allocated district supported by the School Nurse to assess the health needs of individual children and the school population as a whole. They will proactively address factors affecting health to ensure that children and young people achieve the best possible outcomes. Minimum requirements
The successful candidates must have: Nursing qualification and on the NMC register Experience of working in the community or in a Paediatric post and knowledge of child development, health promotion, public health, and safeguarding children would be an advantage but not essential. You will be offered an induction programme, mentorship, and a supportive environment. We offer a bespoke Band 5 development programme. Working for our organisation
Be Part of Our Team... BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification. Person specification
Qualifications
Experience
Evidence of recent professional development Experience of team working Experience of working with children and families. Skills/Knowledge
Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based clinical trends and practice Knowledge of current public health and health promotion issues pertinent to community children’s services Knowledge and application of the NMC Code of Conduct Knowledge of clinical audit and its relationship to research Ability to generate written communication which is relevant, concise, accurate and legible Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in relation to health and safety Ability to recognise and understand equality and diversity issues Ability to use software packages appropriate to clinical care Ability to supervise others Ability to facilitate learning in one-to-one and group settings Understanding of child protection procedures Personal Qualities
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and corporate team goals Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing NHS environment Other Job Requirements
Able to travel across Birmingham Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long-term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much as possible. Flexible Working Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices. Benefits of working for us: Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area. Discounts for local and national retailers Dedicated well-being services for all employees Flexible working where possible
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