School Health Nurse

Identify health needs of school-aged children and their families/carers through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, including children and young people who access special education provision.

Assess Fraser/Gillick competence of children and young people as required.

Inform, advise and support children, young people, families and school staff on health-related matters.

Undertake home visits where appropriate.

Support children who are not in education or receiving home tuition to access screening, health assessments and interventions.

Participate in, implement or delegate drop-in clinics for children, young people, families and school staff.

Empower children, families and communities to access services, utilise information effectively and act as an advocate where appropriate.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.