School Nurse (SCPHN)

Job description
Are you a qualified School Nurse (with Specialist Community Public Health Nursing [SCPHN] qualification) or currently a SCPHN student due to qualify in the near future?

Do you want to make a difference and be part of further developing our service?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our forward thinking and innovative School Nursing team, which is part of the Public Health 0-1+ services in Merton.

Central London Community Healthcare is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and innovative practitioner to join the School Nursing Service in Merton.

NOTE: The applicant must be a Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration, plus a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Qualification in School Nursing.

PREVIOUSLY APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

The School Nursing service comprises of a large skill mix team, which is structured to deliver core and targeted health input through the Healthy Child Programme to all school aged children and their families.

The applicant should demonstrate leadership skills, knowledge of safeguarding and child protection processes and offer flexibility in managing their caseload.

In addition, they should have a strong public health focus and be fully committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our diverse school aged population.

In our last CQC inspection CLCH was awarded a “GOOD” rating, we are listed amongst the Top NHS organisations to work for by HSJ. This year, CLCH achieved UNICEF GOLD AWARD of the prestigious Baby Friendly Award in recognition of our outstanding support for breast feeding mothers. We are one of the few boroughs to offer specialist breast feeding advice from an ICBC registered lactation consultant. Merton Health Visitors and School Nurses are co-located in Children’s Centre’s across the borough. We have strong links with our colleagues in Early Years and the Local Authority.

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We Can Offer You
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sherwin Mauricio Job title: School Nurse Team Leader Email address: sherwin.mauricio@nhs.net Telephone number: 07407 453+85