Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021. We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes. We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce. Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment. We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. Job overview
The School Nursing service is part of the wider Children’s Health services which provides Community based services for children and young people (aged 5-19 years). The School nursing service works with stakeholders across a number of settings and organisations to lead delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (5-19) to improve child health outcomes and ensure that families at risk are identified at the earliest opportunity. The Nursery Nurses will be part of skill mixed team of qualified School Nurses, Staff Nurses, Nursery Nurse, Clinical Support Workers, administrative staff and apprentices. PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS. Main duties of the job
The post holder as an effective member of the school nursing service will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 5-19 to a defined population. Using evidence based and needs led service; the post holder will offer packages of care in a variety of community settings, which include child health clinic, home, early year’s settings and children’s centres. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Work within scope of competence and practice, carry out aspects of care, support and advice/information giving, reporting any concerns – physical, developmental, social or emotional and manage own day to day workload. Assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care which aim to improve physical and emotional health and wellbeing such as obesity/healthy eating, parenting programmes, children’s emotional health groups, School Nurse Champion programme, health education & promotion activities. These programmes might be delivered to individuals or in groups. Support qualified nursing staff with the assessment of children and young people’s needs through individual health assessments, supporting assessment of emotional health needs, monitoring of growth and obtaining the voice of the child. Provide care and support to identified families in a range of settings such as schools, clinics, their homes or community locations. Work in partnership with parents/carers, families and multi-disciplinary colleagues to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Promote multi-agency working and support this by attendance at meetings and information sharing as required for e.g. Child Protection processes, Early Help support, adhering to the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board and Trust Policies and Procedures. Safely maintain confidential, professional records which are accurate, relevant, up to date and legible. E.g. Child Protection/Early Help Assessment. Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships within the team, with other staff, and other agencies. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with information governance policy. The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required. Participate in safeguarding supervision as per supervision framework. Support the team providing learning opportunities for students. Person specification
Qualifications
Level 3 NNEB or CACHE Diploma in Childcare. Experience
Experience of working with a Healthy Child Programme (e.g. School Nursing/health visiting) or community settings. Evidence of collaborative working within a multi-professional arena. Working with Safeguarding and Child Protection. Delivery group work with children and parents. Delivery of health promotion sessions. Skills and knowledge
Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice. Understanding the role of the School Nursing Service. Health promotion delivery skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, face to face, over the telephone and in writing. Work effectively within a team. Good organisational skills and work under own initiative. Important notes
Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac. Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements. We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.
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provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021. We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes. We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce. Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment. We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. Job overview
The School Nursing service is part of the wider Children’s Health services which provides Community based services for children and young people (aged 5-19 years). The School nursing service works with stakeholders across a number of settings and organisations to lead delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (5-19) to improve child health outcomes and ensure that families at risk are identified at the earliest opportunity. The Nursery Nurses will be part of skill mixed team of qualified School Nurses, Staff Nurses, Nursery Nurse, Clinical Support Workers, administrative staff and apprentices. PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS. Main duties of the job
The post holder as an effective member of the school nursing service will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 5-19 to a defined population. Using evidence based and needs led service; the post holder will offer packages of care in a variety of community settings, which include child health clinic, home, early year’s settings and children’s centres. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Work within scope of competence and practice, carry out aspects of care, support and advice/information giving, reporting any concerns – physical, developmental, social or emotional and manage own day to day workload. Assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care which aim to improve physical and emotional health and wellbeing such as obesity/healthy eating, parenting programmes, children’s emotional health groups, School Nurse Champion programme, health education & promotion activities. These programmes might be delivered to individuals or in groups. Support qualified nursing staff with the assessment of children and young people’s needs through individual health assessments, supporting assessment of emotional health needs, monitoring of growth and obtaining the voice of the child. Provide care and support to identified families in a range of settings such as schools, clinics, their homes or community locations. Work in partnership with parents/carers, families and multi-disciplinary colleagues to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Promote multi-agency working and support this by attendance at meetings and information sharing as required for e.g. Child Protection processes, Early Help support, adhering to the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board and Trust Policies and Procedures. Safely maintain confidential, professional records which are accurate, relevant, up to date and legible. E.g. Child Protection/Early Help Assessment. Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships within the team, with other staff, and other agencies. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with information governance policy. The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required. Participate in safeguarding supervision as per supervision framework. Support the team providing learning opportunities for students. Person specification
Qualifications
Level 3 NNEB or CACHE Diploma in Childcare. Experience
Experience of working with a Healthy Child Programme (e.g. School Nursing/health visiting) or community settings. Evidence of collaborative working within a multi-professional arena. Working with Safeguarding and Child Protection. Delivery group work with children and parents. Delivery of health promotion sessions. Skills and knowledge
Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice. Understanding the role of the School Nursing Service. Health promotion delivery skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, face to face, over the telephone and in writing. Work effectively within a team. Good organisational skills and work under own initiative. Important notes
Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac. Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements. We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.
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