NHS SCPHN School Nurse

Location Newport Pagnell
Job type Contract
Salary £27.69 - 27.69 per hour
Consultant Ed Stevens
Call +44 7588 265267
Reference 204572

Looking to take your nursing career to new heights? Look no further than Sanctuary Personnel, an esteemed and award-winning recruitment agency. With a TrustPilot score of 4.8/5 and over 500+ reviews, we are dedicated to connecting with talented healthcare professionals like you. We have an exciting locum opportunity for a Band 6 SCPHN School Nurse with UK experience to join our team.

Location: Newport Pagnell

Banding/Grade: Band 6

Pay rate (Assignment rate): £27.69 per hour

Contract Length: 3-Months

Shift Pattern: 09:00 am - 17:00 pm, 37.5 hours per week. 

At Sanctuary Personnel, we value your skills and expertise. As a trusted agency, we offer numerous benefits to enhance your career journey:

  • Streamlined registration process: Enjoy our fully online and paperless registration service.
  • Comprehensive compliance support: We provide free DBS checks and mandatory e-learning and practical training modules.
  • Exclusive access: Gain access to a wide range of unique roles not available with other agencies, including opportunities in NHSBT, The Home Office, and Vaccination Centres.
  • Referral bonus: Earn £250 for referring a friend once they have completed 100 hours of work with us.
  • Find your own job bonus: Receive £250 when you bring your own position to us.
  • Clinical governance and revalidation support: Benefit from guidance and support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience.
  • Dedicated consultant: Your own consultant will provide personalized guidance throughout your journey with us.
  • Timely payments: Our daily payroll and reliable in-house system ensure hassle-free and timely payments.

Duties:

  • Work within our School Nursing team which is part of the 0-19 Universal Children's Services
  • Supporting the current Schools Nurses by attending safeguarding meetings for school aged children
  • Complete health needs assessments as well as support children and young people with their physical and mental health needs by undertaking visits into school or the home
  • Undertaking work as directed by the Team Lead and Practice educator
  • Some supervision of SCPHN and Pre- Registration Students may be required

Requirements for the SCPHN School Nurse role:

  • Degree or equivalent in Nursing (RGN qualified) with active NMC Registration (Adult)
  • Recent nursing experience in the UK
  • Strategy meetings, child protection conferences, core groups and child in need meetings, so a knowledge of safeguarding children is essential
  • Good communication skills are essential as they will be required to liaise with other agencies and support parents/carers of our vulnerable young people
  • We would be happy to accept Health Visitors with a knowledge of school nursing or registered nurses with pervious school nursing experience (Band 5)
  • A current driving licence and use of car are essential
  • A current DBS is also required

Join us in making a difference in the healthcare sector. This SCPHN School Nurse position is advertised by Ed Stevens. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, click above to apply now.

We welcome applications from Registered General Nurses who meet the specified requirements. While we regretfully can only respond to candidates who fulfill these criteria, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be better suited to your skills and aspirations.

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