NHS
School Nurse Overview
| Company Name | NHS |
| Job Role | School Nurse |
| Qualifications | Bachelor’s |
| Category | Healthcare Jobs |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Location | Rest of UK |
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse to join the School Nursing Service in Wolverhampton. This role involves working within the Whitmore Reans team to manage and deliver a comprehensive care program for a designated population. The successful candidate will be required to hold NMC registration and will play a vital role in supporting the School Nursing Team in enhancing health outcomes for individuals and families accessing the School Nursing Services in the City.
The position entails working as part of a multi-skilled School Nursing Team, providing universal preventative health care through the Healthy Child Programme across various settings, including educational institutions, health centers, and clients’ homes. The post holder will contribute to the achievement of the organization’s objectives.
Main Duties
- Act as an integral member of the School Nursing Service team in primary and secondary schools, with professional accountability to the Matron for School Nursing.
- Follow Safeguarding policies to ensure the safety of children and families, attending necessary updates.
- Conduct health assessments for Children and Young People in Care in educational settings.
- Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate care programs in collaboration with children, young people, and their families.
- Provide training and support to teachers and school staff on health-related topics.
- Participate in the education of unqualified staff, including School Nurse Public Health Associates and pre-registration students.
- Offer advice and information on current public health agendas.
- Assist in planning and implementing effective health promotion programs to meet Trust and Local Authority targets.
- Engage in promotional and educational events for the service.
- Lead by example, fostering the development of staff and influencing care delivery in an innovative and responsive manner.
About Us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing a wide range of primary, acute, and community services. We take pride in the diversity of our staff and the communities we serve. Our goal is to build a workforce that embodies our values, enhances the quality of care for patients, and addresses future healthcare challenges. We value the diverse perspectives and experiences that contribute to our mission of delivering compassionate care.
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Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s
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To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.