About this role
Job summary
This post ends on 31st Mar 2027
The Rotherham Childrens Public Health Nursing Service are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner with initiative and drive.
Our 0-19 service delivers high quality public health nursing, promotes healthy lifestyles and improves health inequalities to children, young people and their families in Rotherham. You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, be willing to facilitate and support change in service delivery, have the ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated skill mix team. We offer flexible and agile working options.
You will work within a skill mix team of Health Visitors, Staff Nurses and Community Nursery Nurses. You will have an important role in recognising and protecting vulnerable children and liaising with our partner agencies such as GPs, Schools, Social Care and the Police, providing seamless care to the families of Rotherham.
The successful candidates will work to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality services to a caseload of babies, children, and their families, using research-based evidence to inform practice. The post will require the Nursery Nurse to travel between homes, schools, and family hubs within the Rotherham area.
An induction will be provided for successful candidates to support their transition into the community and a competency package is available in order support you to deliver our service confidently and competently.
Main duties of the job
To maintain effective communication with children, their families and professionals involved in client care ensuring individualised client centred approach.To have an understanding and awareness of the nursery nurses responsibility in safeguarding vulnerable clients, including children, young people and adults.To work in collaboration with parent/carers and other professionals including statutory and voluntary agencies.To be responsible for the delivery of public health and universal and targeted interventions. This will be delegated by the Specialist Public Health Practitioner for a defined population and will be delivered in line with the National and Local guidelines and public health priorities.To seek out and offer and teach health promotion and preventative opportunities to children, young people their families and promote positive health and behaviour management.To work with children, young people and families within the home environment, or other identified community setting and will need to be able to travel to these locations independently.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities Essential
A willingness to work towards a competency framework. A willingness to undertake training Ability to work autonomously. Competent in the use of information technology. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable
Involvement in innovative practice.
Communication and relationships Essential
Able to work as part of a team. Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of child development, across the age range Demonstrate knowledge of confidentiality and information sharing requirements Demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding children
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of general education Minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C/level 4 or above NVQ /BTEC or equivalent in a relevant topic area e.g Health and Social Care. Evidence of continuing professional development Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)