Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust was formed in October 2019, following the merger of 2gether NHS Foundation Trust and Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust. The two Trusts joined together to provide integrated mental health, physical health and learning disability services to communities.
Job overview
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
We are looking for a registered nurse to work with children and families in the School Nursing team based in Cirencester 3 days per week. You will work 3 x 7.5 hour days 9-5, week days only.
We offer:
- An Induction Programme, training and competency framework to underpin transition into role
- Clinical Supervision, Restorative Supervision and Safeguarding Children Supervision to support professional practice
- Digital appointments to young people and parents offering quick and easy access to health advice and support
- Social media platforms and a texting service in response to requests of young people and families.
- Diverse work in a skill-mixed team developed through robust competency and operating frameworks
This role offers diverse and rewarding opportunities for nurses to make a difference to children and young people’s lives through advice, support and signposting using public health skills of enabling and empowering families and communities to help themselves. There is very limited opportunity for traditional clinical nursing work in this branch of Public Health Nursing and all applicants should be aware of this.
We welcome applications form newly qualified nurses
We strongly encourage all applicants to spend some time either speaking with a school nurse or shadowing to gain a practical insight of the role. Please contact Sally.chapman@ghc.nhs.uk 07816062688 who can arrange this for you.
Main duties of the job
HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED A CAREER IN SCHOOL NURSING??
An ideal opportunity is heading your way. We are looking to fill a fixed term vacancy to cover maternity leave in the Cotswolds. You may like to consider a secondment from your existing role – talk to your line manager and give us a call to find out more.
A School Nurse is someone who is;
- dynamic and innovative, who embraces challenge
- wanting to help children, families and young people to make the best choices for their health and wellbeing
- able to support and respond to children young people and families most in need
- wanting to help safeguard children and young people of Gloucestershire at risk of harm
- interested in working in partnership with public sector and voluntary and community sector colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for children, young people and their families
- enthusiastic and motivated to develop and deliver plans to improve health outcomes for individuals, families and communities
Working for our organisation
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one – the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our people’s skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person specification
From Job Description
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates an understanding of public health nursing in application
- Has some knowledge/experience of safeguarding children
Desirable criteria
- Has previous experience of working with children and families
Attributes
Essential criteria
- Strong time management and organisation skills
- Shows emotional strength and resilience
