We have an exciting opportunity for a Special Schools Nurse who is looking to make a difference today! You will support children and young people with complex health needs to access their education.
The Special Schools Nursing network provides support to children and young people with complex health needs. The nurses assess and identify any care needs that can be delegated to school staff by ensuring that the skill is risk assessed and school staff are trained, supervised and competent to deliver the care appropriate for the student within designated Special Schools.
This is a term-time only role that would suit an enthusiastic Special School Nurse ready to join our fantastic nursing team in New Ash Green, Kent.
Main duties of the job We work with families and partnership agencies to support school staff and make sure they are appropriately trained and competent for students to access school safely. We want to make sure the school staff understand the child's condition and the potential impact it has on the student and their families.
This role will support the staff who provide one to one care to some of the students with more complex respiratory health care needs. Training in the appropriate skills will be provided plus there is access to a wide training programme at KCHFT.
If you have experience of working with children with complex health needs within a health, educational or social care setting, would like to use and build upon existing knowledge and skills, enjoy training others and working within a flexible and friendly team then this could be the perfect role for you.
A key attribute for this post holder is in demonstrating empathy towards children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their families as well as displaying excellent communication skills.
The applicant must be confident in working and liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Additional Working Pattern: 4 days a week term time
About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit us both.
Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing degree or diploma NMC registered nurse Driving licence and access to own vehicle
Desirable NMC registered paediatric nurse Evidence of specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (mentorship)
Experience Essential Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
Desirable Minimum of 6 months post qualification experience Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (PowerPoint, Excel and RIO) Supporting others (mentor/educator/supervisor) experience Experience of teaching clinical skills and presenting information to large groups
Specialist knowledge Essential Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
Skills Essential Understanding of training needs in relation to post Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including educational settings Ability to communicate and adapt practice to work with children and young people with complex needs Excellent communication skills and ability to work with other professionals, KCC staff and families Ability to triage and complete health needs assessments
Attributes Essential Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
Ability to manage Essential Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures Ability to manage own time effectively.
Employer details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Milestone school New Ash Green DA3 8JZ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Special Schools Nursing network provides support to children and young people with complex health needs. The nurses assess and identify any care needs that can be delegated to school staff by ensuring that the skill is risk assessed and school staff are trained, supervised and competent to deliver the care appropriate for the student within designated Special Schools.
This is a term-time only role that would suit an enthusiastic Special School Nurse ready to join our fantastic nursing team in New Ash Green, Kent.
Main duties of the job We work with families and partnership agencies to support school staff and make sure they are appropriately trained and competent for students to access school safely. We want to make sure the school staff understand the child's condition and the potential impact it has on the student and their families.
This role will support the staff who provide one to one care to some of the students with more complex respiratory health care needs. Training in the appropriate skills will be provided plus there is access to a wide training programme at KCHFT.
If you have experience of working with children with complex health needs within a health, educational or social care setting, would like to use and build upon existing knowledge and skills, enjoy training others and working within a flexible and friendly team then this could be the perfect role for you.
A key attribute for this post holder is in demonstrating empathy towards children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their families as well as displaying excellent communication skills.
The applicant must be confident in working and liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Additional Working Pattern: 4 days a week term time
About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit us both.
Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing degree or diploma NMC registered nurse Driving licence and access to own vehicle
Desirable NMC registered paediatric nurse Evidence of specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (mentorship)
Experience Essential Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
Desirable Minimum of 6 months post qualification experience Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (PowerPoint, Excel and RIO) Supporting others (mentor/educator/supervisor) experience Experience of teaching clinical skills and presenting information to large groups
Specialist knowledge Essential Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
Skills Essential Understanding of training needs in relation to post Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including educational settings Ability to communicate and adapt practice to work with children and young people with complex needs Excellent communication skills and ability to work with other professionals, KCC staff and families Ability to triage and complete health needs assessments
Attributes Essential Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
Ability to manage Essential Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures Ability to manage own time effectively.
Employer details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Milestone school New Ash Green DA3 8JZ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
