Community Staff Nurse School

The post holder will work within Hounslow School Nursing team to promote and support the health and wellbeing of all school-aged children, their families and the wider community of Hounslow.

The post holder will be expected to carry out assessments of needs with school-aged children, young people and their families. The post holder will also work on the implementation of planned programmes of care delegated by the School Nurse specialist practitioner and public health activities., CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIESo Contribute to the identification and protection of children at risk of abuse and act in accordance with the local Safeguarding Children's Board guidelines. To attend safeguarding meeting and other meetings to improve the health outcomes of children and young people as directed by the School Nurse Specialist Practitioner and provide written reports as required., o Support delivery of the 5 -19 Healthy Child Programme (DoH 2009) including the National Childhood Measurement programme (NCMP) vision screening programme and health and wellbeing questionnaires under the direction of the School Nurse Specialist practitioner., o work in co-operation with all staff within the Trust to utilise resources effectively, o Promote and respect equality, diversity and the rights of the individuals, families and colleagues., To have awareness and participate in clinical audit and research. To participate in the search for health needs and the creation of public health plans and key health priorities for schools. To support schools to meet any unmet health needs utilising all the services provided and working in partnership with the local authority directed by the School Nurse Specialist Practitioner

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.