School Nurse (SCPHN) and Public Health Quality Fellow
A Vacancy at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
Do you thrive on challenges and want to make a real difference in the lives of young people?
We are seeking a passionate and innovativeSchool Nurseto join our dynamic team in Merton. This unique opportunity combines traditional School Nursing duties with a dedicated focus on public health improvement.
About the Role:- 80% Clinical Practice:Provide high-quality, evidence-based school nursing care to children and young people.
- 20% Public Health Fellowship:• Undertake a structured 6-9 month work-based program supervised by a Public Health Nurse Consultant.
- Identify, design, and manage a public health project focused on improving the health and well-being of children and young people in Merton.
- Collaborate with the CLCH Quality Improvement team to develop and implement your project.
- Develop your expertise:Gain valuable experience in public health, project management, and quality improvement.
- Registered Nurse with full and current UK NMC registration
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Qualification (School Nursing)
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience in safeguarding and child protection
- Flexibility and adaptability in managing a diverse caseload
- Plan, organize, and evaluate innovative school nursing services.
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to children and young people in various community settings.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community partners to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Contribute to the achievement of the team's and organization's quality improvement objectives.
This is a unique opportunity for a driven and ambitious School Nurse to make a significant contribution to the health and well-being of young people in Merton.
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 (Band 5 roles & above)
- 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
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Mar 2025