SCPHN School Nurse - Band 6

• Develop accurate factual reports and attend case conferences, and other multi-professional meetings as required, for identified children and their families.
• Meet with all identified children at least once a term and refer/signpost to other professionals/ services if identified.
• Work in partnership with primary care, ensuring that where appropriate, the relevant GP practice is notified of CYP health concerns, to secure an integrated system of care that safeguards them.
• Work in partnership with other key stakeholders to promote the welfare and safety of children and young people
• Contribute to keeping children and young people safe from the dangers of radicalization and extremism and promoting safe practices and a culture of safety, including e-safety.
• Offer strategic support to schools in order to contribute to reducing the number of children who enter the safeguarding system through preventative work.
• Work in partnership with identified school staff to contribute to the delivery of health improvement, promotion, and preventative approaches through signposting to other healthcare professionals/ services and available resources, and support staff with appropriate training.
• Promote emotional well-being through the school-aged years working alongside children and young people to support those with emotional and mental health difficulties and referring to CAMHS where appropriate.
• Have knowledge of other available resources to support emotional and mental well-being e.g. online, training packages.
• Work in partnership with primary and secondary care colleagues to support children and young people with long-term conditions or complex needs, signposting and referring school staff to appropriate support and facilitating correct management of health conditions to ensure hospital admissions are kept to a minimum.
• Work with the senior management team to develop a comprehensive Action Plan for the school which includes all policies, procedures, and guidelines, as an overview of SEN, safeguarding, and pastoral and medical needs together.
• Ensure that services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner adapting the service provision accordingly to promote equal access to services through the use of interpreters, and flexibility of appointments offered.
• Work to and maintain school nursing standards as agreed by Bromley Healthcare, informing the Service Lead when agreed standards cannot be met.
• Develop and maintain professional links with similar services in other areas in order to share information and inform best practices.
• Attend regular team meetings to promote effective communication and team and will lead by example promoting best practices and high standards at all times.
• Work with the Team Leader to ensure that all policies, procedures, and guidelines are monitored and review service delivery to ensure the service meets both national and local requirements.
• Ensure that all incidents are reported appropriately using Bromley Healthcare's Incident reporting system and ensure that the Team Leader is informed of incidents affecting patient safety and experience.
• Support colleagues effectively and compassionately as part of the wider skill-mix team
• Participate in the orientation and induction of new staff, promoting good interpersonal relationships within the team.
• Act as a mentor in the education and training of pre and post-registration students. Act as a preceptor for newly qualified nurses'/ specialist practitioners in the School Nursing Service
• Act as a resource for skill mix staff offering guidance, support, and supervision.
• Identify own learning needs and that of skill mix staff within the team.
• Remain up to date with evidence-based practice, published research, and participate in regular CPD

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Degree or Diploma
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Qualification in School Nursing (BSc or PgDip)

Desirable

• Practice Assessor qualification
• Evidence of further professional learning relating to Children's public health nursing

Essential

• Current NMC registration

Essential

• Experience in delivering Asthma / Anaphylaxis / Basic Life Support training
• Child safeguarding Level 3 training

Desirable

• Leadership course / qualification

Essential

• Ability to work with children of all ages
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a multi- agency setting
• Car driver with use of a car for work purposes - clean UK driving license.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing needs
• Excellent organisational skills for self and others
• Presentation skills

Desirable

• Understanding of service performance and outcomes
• Knowledge of managing change

Essential

• Computer Literate
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS

Essential

• Recent experience of working within a School Nursing team
• Recent experience of delivering health promotion and its importance in promoting healthy lifestyles
• Experience of safeguarding children and young people
• Sound knowledge of current issues and legislation relating to children

Desirable

• Experience of supervising/ appraising staff, students and working with the clinical governance framework
• Leadership experience

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated to provide a high standard of care
• High professionalism and interpersonal skills
• Car driver with use of a car for work purposes
• Committed to the 6 C's
• Flexible approach to meeting service & client needs