School Nurse For Electively Educated Children - Band 6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Specialist School Nurse for Electively Home Educated will hold a specialist role within the Bexley School Nursing Team, to support in providing an accessible universal school nursing service to EHE children.  The post holder will provide targeted, personalised care and support to vulnerable CYP aged 5 -19 years to reach their full health and educational potential.

Working with the team lead they will develop appropriate databases, contribute to reports as necessary, report any issues/concerns that may arise, and make sure that the service meets all targets in the service specification.

Adheres to and works within local and national child safeguarding policies in the prevention and early detection of abuse in all age groups.

Develops accurate factual reports, and attends case conferences, and other multi-professional meetings as required for identified CYP.

Meets with all identified children at least once a term, and refers/signposts to other professionals/ services if identified.

Works in partnership with primary care, ensuring that where appropriate, the relevant GP practice is notified of CYP health concerns, to secure an integrated system of care that safeguards them.

Works in partnership with other key stakeholders to promote the welfare and safety of CYP.

Offers strategic support to schools to contribute to reducing the number of children who enter the safeguarding system through preventative work.

Works in liaison with identified school staff and parents to contribute to the delivery of health improvement, promotion, and preventative approaches through signposting to other healthcare professionals/ services and available resources, and support staff with appropriate training.

Promotes emotional well-being through the school-aged years working alongside children and young people to support those with emotional and mental health difficulties and referring to CAMHS where appropriate.

Has knowledge of other available resources to support emotional and mental well-being e.g. online

Work in partnership with primary and secondary care colleagues to support CYP  with long-term conditions or complex needs, signposting and referring parents and school staff to appropriate support and facilitating correct management of health conditions to ensure hospital admissions are kept to a minimum.

Works with the senior management team to develop a comprehensive Action Plan for the school which includes all policies, procedures, and guidelines, as an overview of SEN,etc 

Ensures services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner adapting the service provision accordingly to promote equal access to services eg use of interpreters, and flexibility of appointments offered.

Works to and maintains school nursing standards as agreed by Bromley Healthcare, informing the School Nurse  Lead when agreed standards cannot be met.

Attends regular team meetings to promote effective communication and team, leads by example promoting best practices and high standards at all times.

Works with the Team Lead to ensure that all policies, procedures, and guidelines are monitored and review service delivery to ensure the service meets both national and local requirements.

Ensures that all incidents are reported appropriately using RADAR and that the Team Lead is informed of these at all times.

Manages skill mix staff effectively, addressing issues such as poor performance and informing the Service lead of these issues in a timely fashion.

Participates in the orientation and induction of new staff, promoting good interpersonal relationships within the team.

Acts as a mentor in the education and training of pre and post-registration students. Facilitates other students as required. Acts as a preceptor for newly qualified nurses/ specialist practitioners in the School Nursing Service

Identifies own learning needs and that of skill mix staff within the team.

Remains up to date with current professional issues e.g. by attending professional forums, reading professional journals etc.

Please see the attached JD and job spec.