Job summary
- Main area
- School Nursing
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 152-M231.25
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dorchester and West 0-19 Team
- Town
- Dorchester
- Salary
- £30,945 - £37,264 p.a.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Practitioner School Nursing
Band 6
Job overview
Are you a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) looking to start your career or make the move to our dynamic, forward thinking team of 0-19 practitioners ?
We highly value the contribution that the Specialist Practitioner (School Nursing) makes to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families, using evidence-based, early intervention strategies.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Practitioners (School Nursing) to join and complement our forward-thinking Dorset 0-19 CYP Public Health Teams. This role is in the Dorchester and West Dorset locality within the 0-19 CYP Public Health Team based in Dorchester. This post is a permanent part time post of 30 hours per week, year round with no weekend working, some hybrid working and flexibility with hours. You will be required to travel across both Dorchester and West Dorset areas and be present within teams and schools alike.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Practitioner, you will lead and participate in the School Nursing core programme, as underpinned by the Healthy Child Programme and the high impact areas and will work in partnership with children, young people and families, the Local Authority, Early Intervention Services, Children’s Services, Schools and other Health Care providers.
You will manage the members of the 0-19 team effectively, delegating within the skill mix team and sharing knowledge and skills across the 0-19 team. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist interventions and packages of care to people on an allocated caseload; promoting independence and autonomy; working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence through advanced educational programmes.
To communicate effectively in verbal and written form in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information in difficult situations using de-escalation, mediation, resolution and professional Duty of Candour.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Knowledge skills and training
Essential criteria
- Registered specialist community public health practitioner school nursing
- Membership of the relevant professional body
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
- Depth of knowledge of role and area applied for
Job specific experience
Essential criteria
- Recent previous experience within a specialist role
- Experience of managing change
- Able to prioritise workload effectively
Managerial / supervisory experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of mentoring junior staff
Desirable criteria
- Experience of devising and delivering training
Information technology
Essential criteria
- Experience of using electronic patient records
Desirable criteria
- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation with staff, patients and partner agencies, both verbally and in writing including the exchange of highly complex and sensitive information
Desirable criteria
- Experience of planning and organising complex activities to include organising not just own time but that of junior staff
Business travel and additional requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel using own vehicle on trust business
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English enabling post holder to carry out full range of duties and responsibilities of the role
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Hutt
- Job title
- Public Health Locality Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07979822159
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