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Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

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Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, proud to provide excellent care at the heart of our communities. We have been rated as Good by the CQC and are one of the best places to work in the NHS, as judged by the HSJ. The Trust is responsible for delivering a wide range of community health services across the whole of Hertfordshire. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and encourage applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We support staff to achieve a better work-life balance through a variety of flexible working arrangements and have a good track record for recruiting disabled people. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria for the post as detailed in the person specification will be interviewed. If you have a learning disability you can complete an easy read job application. You will need to send this to hct.careers@nhs.net

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Trust Values underpin the work we do each day, and we welcome applicants who share the same values.

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Contact

Address: Unit 1A Howard Court; 14 Tewin Road; Welwyn Garden City; Hertfordshire; AL7 1BW
Contact Number: 01707 388000

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Ref: 812-22-HR-CYP-01 Vacancy ID: 4749487

Special School Nurse

Closed for applications on: 5-Dec-2022 00:00

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 5-Dec-2022 00:00

Location

Site: Watling View School
Address: Watling View Road
Town: St Albans
Postcode: AL1 2NU
Major / Minor Region: Hertfordshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Term time hours

35 hours per week (Term Time Only)

Salary

Salary: £33,706 - £40,588 per annum pro rata plus HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: Children, Learning Disability, Schools

Interview date: 12/12/2022

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Operational Delivery

To provide nursing care to children in school as and when this is required.
With colleagues from School Health organise and participate in the yearly immunisation programme.
To participate in the process of assessment, development and maintenance of individual care plans and protocols undertaking practical aspects of the programmes where required.
To ensure the smooth running of clinics within the school working in partnership with Community Paediatricians, dieticians, eyes teams, children’s community nurses, also ensuring good communication with other professionals and families as appropriate.
To provide training to education colleagues ensuring care plans and protocols are adhered to.

Patient / Customer Care

Demonstrate sound clinical practice and effective responses to emergency situations.
Demonstrate sound clinical practice in the management of health care interventions. This includes gastrostomy care and nutrition, tracheostomy care and respiratory management in complex needs children. To monitor the needs of children with epilepsy and respond effectively in emergency situations. The management of children on continuous oxygen.
Undertake safe management and administration of medicines within school in accordance with local policy and NMC guidelines.
To promote and maintain personally high levels of nursing / professional standards. To have understanding of and adhere to local, regional and national policies and guidelines ensuring safe and innovative practice.
Be aware of child protection guidance/policy issues and the need for effective and robust documentation and communication in line with child safeguarding procedures. Complete safeguarding referrals and attend case conferences as required.
Undertake health promotion/education activities in the class setting.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26 week probation period.

We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, contact [email protected]

Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to you meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold. Please visit the Gov.UK website for detail.

If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

Registered Children’s Nurse
First Degree in relevant subject or equivalent qualification and experience
Registered Specialist Practitioner or equivalent post graduate qualification and experience
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable criteria

Management Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

Knowledge and experience of teaching and assessing children, parents and staff
Computer skills inc. email, internet and office applications
Knowledge and skills in the management of long term conditions and complex needs
Sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and policy/legal framework
Knowledge and skills in the management of acute paediatric conditions

Desirable criteria

Experience of working as a Special School Nurse

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to negotiate and work across agencies in a professional manner
Ability to create and maintain good relationships with child and family while respecting family privacy and maintaining professional boundaries
Ability to act as an advocate for child and family
Knowledge and experience of how chronic illness/long term conditions affects the child and family