Detailed job description and main responsibilities

·       Being personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and ensuring compliance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct

·       Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating patient information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and family/carers

·       Working in a non-judgmental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups

·       Ensuring that prior to any course of action involving individuals / groups has their informed consent

·       Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside of the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and identifying actions to rectify any issues

·       Focusing resources to ensure equity of access for all individuals and groups

·       Allocating work so as to make best use of the knowledge and skills of team members

·       Adhering to all Human Resources policies such as bullying and harassment, disciplinary and grievance, recruitment and retention

·       Co-operating with the organisations management and others in meeting statutory and local requirements of the Health and Safety policy

·       Undertaking work activities and related training as defined in local employing Trust’s health and safety policies and procedures

·       Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues, patients and others.

·       Reporting any issues in the workplace that may put health and safety at risk

·    Having the responsibility for accident / incident reporting

·            Sharing relevant information with others consistent with local agreements made between the agencies / professionals involved

·            Developing systems and processes that engage with users of the service ensuring services are designed to meet need

·            Leading by example to inspire others with the values and vision for the present and future of School Nurses

·            Highlighting to individuals, the team and local employing Trust’s benefits of new ways of working

·            Recognising and acknowledging the knowledge and skills of other team members

·            The ability to constructively challenge current working practices and

overcome barriers during time of change

·            Following local employer guidelines and policies on safeguarding

·            Complying with and fulfil the objectives of the primary health care team

·            Participating in the setting of personal objectives with Practice Teachers through the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes

·            Demonstrating nursing procedures where applicable

·            Complying with local employing organisation’s policies, procedures and guidelines and with relevant statutory / Department of Health directives

·            Ensuring data is inputted onto local IT systems accurately and on time as required by the local employing organisation

·            Co-operating and assisting in research and survey programmes relating to the client group or the nursing profession.

·            Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with clients and other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies

·            Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the clients and report any changes in the clients condition to the School Nursing team, practice teacher and the general practitioner or other member of the health / social care team

·            Attending and participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as required

·            Identifying problems with communication systems and helping to improve its effectiveness with other professionals and team members

·            Ability to provide comprehensive and accurate written records that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions

·            Ability to formally present and discuss with individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to Health Visiting and Public Health

·            Being responsible for the assessment of care needs for identified case load / client group

·            Discussing and identifying who is responsible for the assessment of identified client groups

·            Identifying the multiple needs of the patient, family / carer, giving counsel and advice appropriate to the situation

·            Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groups in a holistic way taking into consideration of cultural differences

·            Promoting clients rights during the assessment process