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About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Child Health Screener to join our dynamic School Health Team. This role is based in schools, alternative education provisions, youth zones and community spaces across the borough, working within a multidisciplinary team to address the health needs of children, young people, and their families in line with the Healthy Child Programme (5–19 years). You will proactively work to reduce the impact of vision and hearing concerns to support children's access to education, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Responsibilities
- Deliver the National Child Measurement Programme, and vision and hearing screening for children and young people.
- Support and provide parent advice coffee morning sessions.
- Complete onward referrals to other community health services for specialist support.
- Develop and maintain multi-agency partnerships at school and borough levels.
- Promote and increase the visibility of school health services in local communities.
- Maintain accurate electronic records using the RiO system.
Requirements
- The applicant must have a minimum of a NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent, and have Math and English GCSE C or equivalent foundation skills.
- Childhood Studies Level 2.
- Significant post-registration experience working with children, young people, and families.
- Working knowledge of safeguarding procedures and multi-agency collaboration.
- Ability to travel independently within the borough.
- A positive, resilient, and flexible attitude towards change and service improvement.
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Skills
- Strong clinical leadership skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing abilities.
- Knowledge of child development issues which can impact school aged children.
- Competence in using clinical and administrative IT systems.
- Understanding and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Location
- Newham
Work Type
- Term time position
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Significant post-registration experience
Education Level
- NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent
- Math and English GCSE C or equivalent
- Childhood Studies Level 2
Salary/Compensations
- £32,535 - £33,987 per annum pro-rata
Benefits
- Genuine Management Support
- Strong leadership and supportive management teams
- Employee wellbeing programmes
- A commitment to our HEART values and behaviours (Honesty, Equality, Ambition, Respect, Together)
- Money Matters
- Flexible starting salary within the allocated grade for the right candidates
- Subsidised leisure passes
- Generous local government annual leave allowance
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Continued access to the NHS Pension Scheme (NHSPS) for health professionals who meet eligibility criteria
- Recognition of previous NHS continuous service
- Learning & Development
- Support for advanced clinical training and a comprehensive workforce development package
- Clear competency frameworks and career progression pathways
- Access to smart technology to support modern working practices
About the Company
- Newham is an incredibly diverse borough with a very young population, experiencing significant regeneration as part of the Olympic legacy. With over 86,000 children and young people living in Newham, our vision is to ensure each child has the same life chances as those in other parts of London.
- Newham’s 0-19 Children's Health Service underwent a CQC inspection in 2021 and was rated Good in all areas.
- The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
- The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.