Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Nursing
- Gradd
- Band 5
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 1 flynedd (Maternity Cover)
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 813-270-0626
- Cyflogwr
- Medway Community Healthcare CIC
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Snapdragons Centre
- Tref
- Medway
- Cyflog
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 19/06/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
School staff nurse - maternity cover
Band 5
Do you want to be part of an award winning and dynamic social enterprise that:
- is renowned for providing high quality care and is ranked ‘Good’ by the CQC;
- is a for-better-profit organisation, reinvesting any surplus back into our health and care services and our local community;
- is friendly, ambitious, welcomes innovation and rewards excellence;
- offers superior benefits; everything you get in the NHS and more;
- and whose achievements reflect the passion, dedication and commitment demonstrated by our staff across all services?
Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant, community interest company that benefits the communities we serve. So if you want be a part of this, we would love to hear from you.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We’re looking for a committed and enthusiastic NMC-registered nurse with a strong child-focused approach to join our friendly, forward-thinking School Health team.
Are you someone who thrives on building relationships, using your clinical skills in a meaningful way, and making a real difference to children and young people? If so, this could be the role for you.
You’ll join a supportive and experienced team of Registered School Nurses, working alongside School Staff Nurses, Learning Disability Nurses and Clinical Support Workers to deliver high-quality, child-centred care across Medway. Together, we are committed to improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities for children, young people and their families.
This role also offers an excellent development opportunity and may be the perfect stepping stone towards undertaking the SCPHN (School Nurse) qualification.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
This is a varied and rewarding community role where you will play a key part in supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
You will work as part of the School Health team to deliver the Healthy Child Programme, providing care and support to school-aged children, young people and their families across a range of settings.
This role involves working within the community across a variety of settings, including schools, family homes, and clinic environments.
In this role, you will:
- Undertake health assessments and developmental reviews in partnership with the School Nurse
- Manage a defined caseload, ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality record keeping
- Promote positive health outcomes by delivering public health messages tailored to local needs
- Plan and deliver health awareness sessions for school staff, parents, children and young people
- Safeguard children and young people by following local policies and procedures
- Act as an Infection Prevention and Control link/resource within the team
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
So what else?
· This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you’ll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
· We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
· We’ll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
· You’ll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
· Informal visits can be arranged on request.
· We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
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· MCH is considering merging with Kent Community Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT). If the merger goes ahead, the proposed transfer date is 30th September 2026 and this role will be subject to TUPE transfer to KCHFT.
At this time, MCH cannot fund or support any further nurses who require the OSCE training. Please do not apply if you require this training.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Communication and relationship skills
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with children, young people and their families as well as partner agencies including health, education and social care
- Deliver presentations to small groups of children, parents and other professionals
- Empower children and young people to actively participate in all areas of service delivery and ensure they are listened to
- Ensure all information about patients is treated confidentially and comply with policies on data protection, information sharing and governance
- Participate in team and other meetings as required
Knowledge, training and experience
- First level registered nurse – RN, RGN, RMN, RCN
- Knowledge of child development
- Knowledge of the healthy child programme
- Mentorship qualification
Analytical and judgement skills
- Plan and implement packages of care in collaboration with school nurse based on assessment and needs of the child
- Work with the team to assess, implement and plan services
- Evaluate individual and community health care programmes in collaboration with the school nurse
Planning and organisational skills
- Plan and lead the delivery of designated public health and health promotion activities
- Plan individual and community health care programmes.
- Manage caseload in association with lead school nurse
- Ensure statutory and mandatory training is up to date in line with organisational policy
Physical Skills
- IT skills – ability to use microsoft office apps and electronic patient records
- Ability to travel to diverse sites in a timely manner
Responsibility for client care
- To work alongside school nurses in planning, implementing and evaluating individual and community health care programmes
- To lead the delivery of designated public health and health promotion activities
- To assess, implement and plan services with individual families, as appropriate to skills and experience
- To act as an infection control link/ resource to the team
- Safeguard the client group by adhering to child and adult protection guidelines and procedures
- Ensure effective communication with clients and colleagues
- To ensure the provision of a high-quality service that is led by client need and is evidence based
- Access clinical supervision as per organisational policy
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NMC registered nurse
Meini prawf dymunol
- Child Branch Nursing Qualification
- Teaching/Supervision qualification
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Relevant post qualification experience
- Multi disciplinary working
- Caseload management
Meini prawf dymunol
- Community Experience
Knowledge/Expertise
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Basic awareness of child development
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults and Children
- Awareness of current public health concerns
Meini prawf dymunol
- Presentation skills/Teaching groups
Practical Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- IT skills
- Ability to communicate with children and young people of different ages; team members and other professionals
Values
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of working as per MCH Values
Driving
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Full UK driving license
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Fiona McKenna
- Teitl y swydd
- Clinical Lead for Public Health Nursing - Schools
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07985315367
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