Job Description

Would you like to develop skills to work along side children and families in their Communities?



Do you have a passion for working with young people and supporting them to manage their health needs?



Do you find job satisfaction working with vulnerable families to help them achieve their goals?



Are you keen to develop your skills and knowledge and have a desire for a career in public health nursing?



Birmingham is the youngest city in Europe with under-25s accounting for nearly 40% of our population. Birmingham is a city full of energy and enthusiasm--a great place to live and work. Birmingham is a vibrant and diverse city and is one of the most multicultural communities in the UK, working here will provide you with opportunities to gain valuable experience in working with a variety of needs and cultures. We are looking to recruit a Community Staff Nurse to join our enthusiastic and innovative School Nursing team.



We welcome applicants who are trained nurses with experience in working with children and families as well as newly qualified nurses who have a keen interest in School Health.



Applicants should be committed to team working and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Successful applicants will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team of school health staff who will work with children, young people and families to identify relevant health needs and ensure these are addressed in line with the approved service pathways.



The post holder will work within their allocated district supported by the School Nurse to assess the health needs of individual children and the school population as a whole. They will also support other districts within their team where need arises. They will proactively address factors affecting health to ensure that children and young people achieve the best possible outcomes and will work with vulnerable children and families to reduce the risks of social exclusion and health inequalities.

The successful candidates must have:

Nursing qualification and on the NMC register



Experience of working in the community or in a Paediatric post and knowledge of child development, health promotion, public health and safeguarding children would be an advantage but not essential.



You will be offered an induction programme, mentorship and a supportive environment, in which to work. We offer a bespoke Band 5 development programme. There is also a commitment to supporting staff through appraisal and personal development programmes and continuing professional development.



Be Part of Our Team...



BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.



If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.



For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.