School Nurse
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale School Nursing Team. We are looking to recruit experienced or newly qualified Band 5 Nurses to join our developing, enthusiastic, and dynamic team. There are three permanent positions within the team, two positions full time 37.5 hours and one part time position working 30 hours. The hours will be worked Monday to Friday.
You will receive a comprehensive induction into our school nursing programme, supported by a dedicated school nurse mentor and a welcoming, supportive environment. We are committed to staff development through regular appraisal, personal development planning, and ongoing continuing professional development opportunities.
If you are an innovative, flexible team player, apply today to join a service where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families, while continuing to develop both professionally and personally.
Main duties of the job
You will bring your skills, experience and knowledge, along with a genuine passion for promoting public health. This role involves working as part of a supportive team and building trusting relationships with children, young people and their families. You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support the physical health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people.
You will also play an active role in promoting public health through early intervention.
Key responsibilities include: Working as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care Building trusting and effective relationships with children, young people and their families Supporting the physical health and emotional wellbeing of the children and young people you work with Carrying out home visits where required, offering advice on all aspects of health Promoting public health through early intervention and preventative approaches Maintaining your own professional development and staying up to date with current research-based practice Developing a working knowledge and practical understanding of relevant IT systems
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.
The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Job responsibilities
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