School Health Nurse Assistant - NCMP

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Public Health Nursing Team for a Band 3 School Nurse Assistant to join our National Childhood Measurement Programme (NCMP) Team This post will be for up to 22.5 hours a week. You will be joining a busy and motivated team who work across Southampton in Primary Schools and community settings to; Support the implementation of associated screening assessments as identified in the Healthy Child Programme, including documentation. Support the planning and delivery of the NCMP (National Child Measurement Programme) to children in both Reception and Year 6, in line with local and national guidance Support the planning and delivery of hearing and vision screening to reception aged school children,

• To work with the Southampton 5- 19 Public Health Nursing Team in promoting good health in school age children through delivery of the National Childhood Measurement Programme and Vision and Hearing Screening.
• To promote good health when in contact with young people, parents, and school staff.
• To undertake screening and assessment of growth parameters, hearing, and vision, with follow ups of those children identified with health problems. To report and refer as necessary to other agencies, including Audiology clinic, orthoptist, and optician.
• To be aware of the signs of child abuse and children in need and adhere to Solent Child Protection Procedures
• To maintain up to date clinical knowledge within own sphere of competence.
• To liaise with parents and school as required. This includes families of multi-cultural background
  
  Full training will be given for this post. Successful candidates should have good communication skills and be able to work independently and in a team. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their suitability for working with Children and have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or be prepared to work towards one. You will need to have a full driving licence and access to a car to travel around the city.
  
  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.