5-19 Screener

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As a 5-19 Screener, you will be responsible for the scheduling of the NCMP, vision and hearing screening in your locality and to ensure the service is delivered to the school age children in Norfolk. You will be working as part of a team to deliver the service and this will be in a school setting or home setting. You will effectively communicate with schools to support the delivery of the programme. The role would require accurate recording of childrens results and process of the data collected in school.

You will liaise with parent/carers on a regular basis to inform them of their childs results and if further testing needed or an onward referral. A full training programme will be provided to support the successful applicant. Job Purpose: To work as part of the 5-19 Healthy Child Pathway team, with a key role in supporting the delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) working under the guidance of the national programme and maintaining good liaison with schools. To work under the guidance of the 5-19 team in delivering the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) to children of school age in schools, clinics and other settings to promote health of children and prevention of ill health.

This will include the provision of a screening service for hearing and vision on school entry and ad hoc screening as required. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Be responsible for organising provision of hearing and vision screening and monitoring of height and weight for children of school age within the Norfolk area under the direction of the Healthy Lifestyles/ NCMP Screening Co-ordinator. Undertake routine screening for hearing and vision within schools for children aged approximately 5 years, according to the Trust Clinical Standards and participate in the training and subsequent observations required. Appropriately refer children to the Specialist Community Health Practitioner or other registered nurse within the 5-19 team, in partnership with parents, where a problem has been identified, according to the protocol.

Inform parents of the results of screening tests within an agreed time frame, and liaise about any further testing or referral. Undertake routine weight and height measurements of children in year R and 6 in line with the National Childhood Measurement Programme. Prioritise referrals for audiograms according to levels of need/urgency. Undertake Pure Tone Audiograms for children referred into the service, according to agreed standards and guidelines.

Undertake height and weight assessments for individual children, as referred by the 5-19 team. Report and record any concerns regarding safeguarding children to the Healthy Lifestyles/ NCMP Screening Co-ordinator, Healthy Weight Pathway Lead, Team Leader/Safeguarding Lead following the safeguarding concern pathway for screeners the same working day. Within this role you will need to travel as an independent practitioner on a daily basis, across Norfolk which involves both rural and urban travel. The nature of our work does result in travel arrangements changing at short notice.

Due to the large geography our service covers and the limitations of sufficient public transport to undertake this role you must hold a full and current driving licence and have access to your own transport. This is subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, and therefore if the postholder requires a reasonable adjustment due to a disability then this will be considered. Communication: Liaise with parents/carers on a regular basis to inform them of their childs results, any further testing and onward referral opportunities. Effectively liaise with other members of the 5-19 team and discuss any concerns regarding children.

Effectively liaise with school staff to arrange appointments in suitable accommodation. Effective communication with schools to support 5-19 team profile in delivering services to schools. Effective communication with internal departments to ensure systems run smoothly. People Management: Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and management/clinical and safeguarding supervisions.

Clinical and Practice Governance: Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken/shared as part of contact must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes. The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required. Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.

Participate in clinical supervision and safeguarding supervision on a regular basis. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team. General: The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with regard to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Equal Opportunities Policy. To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders. Person Specification: Qualifications: Essential Criteria A good standard of general education. GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above. Desirable Fluent with Microsoft Office applications Recognised IT qualification Experience: Essential Previous experience of working within a child focused setting i.e.

pre-school group, school, childrens services Desirable Experience of working with health colleagues Experience of working within a team Skills: Essential Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills Observational and reporting skills Good organisational skills and time management Excellent planning skills Ability to work as part of a team and independently Ability to communicate with children of varying abilities Ability to work effectively with colleagues in other agencies Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate level safeguarding training Some knowledge of Norfolk Healthy Child Pathway. Understanding of role limitations Safeguarding: Essential Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues. Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.

Has a good understanding of national and local legislation and policies relating to Safeguarding children, young people and adults. Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment. Can demonstrate how s/he has promoted best practice. Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding children.

Working within professional boundaries: Essential: Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others. Recognises the boundaries of own role. Seeks and uses professional support appropriately. Understands the principle of confidentiality.

Demonstrates professional curiosity. Emotional Awareness: Essential Aware of the range of emotions in self and others. Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others. Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings.

Encourages others to express themselves openly. Manages strong emotions and responds. constructively to the source of problems. Shows respect for others feelings, views and circumstances.

In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down. Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them. Is able to reflect upon feedback received from peers, leadership team and service users. Has an understanding and openness to service development and organisational change.

Self-awareness: Essential Has a balanced understanding of self and others. Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development. Can demonstrate flexibility of approach. Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with children and young people/vulnerable adults.

Other: Essential Ability to travel across the County sometimes at short notice. Satisfactory Disclosure of Barring Service.