About this role
Job summary
Are you a nursery nurse with an interest in children's public health service? Are you looking to develop your skills working in the community as a nursery nurse and delivering the healthy child programme? If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you!
We are looking for someone to work as a member of the health visiting team assisting in the provision of a comprehensive health visiting service to deliver the healthy child programme to an identified population, promoting and preserving the health of individuals, families and communities. The post holder will support child development reviews/clinics for the service and will be a support on the delivery of public health initiatives as directed by public health commissioners.
If this is you we look forward to welcoming you to our team.
This is a fixed term contract for 8 months to cover maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
Supporting healthy child clinics/reviews and developmental reviews. Supporting the health visiting team by undertaking universal contacts, and package of care. Supporting the delivery of public health initiatives Support the Infection control link/ resource for the team.
About us
So what else?
This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
Informal visits can be arranged on request.
We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
At this time, MCH cannot fund or support any further nurses who require the OSCE training. Please do not apply if you require this training.
MCH is considering merging with Kent Community Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT). If the merger goes ahead, the proposed transfer date is 30th September 2026 and this role will be subject to TUPE transfer to KCHFT.
Job description Job responsibilities
Communication and relationship skills Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients, colleagues and teams Ensure effective communication with clients where there may be barriers to acceptance/ understanding e.g. child protection, domestic violence bereavement and where English is not the first language. Ensure effective communication with all members of multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency partners, in particular childrens centres, early years providers, social services and GP practices. Ensure all information about patients is treated confidentially and comply with trust policies on data protection, information sharing and governance Participate in team and other meetings as required Knowledge, training and experience A recognised child care qualification e.g. NNEB or BTEC national diploma Minimum of 2 years post qualification relevant experience A sound knowledge of child development Communication and interpersonal skills with clients, colleagues and teams. Ability to be flexible and develop within the changing needs of the service and clients. Possessing an up to date personal development plan showing evidence of continuing professional development To ensure statutory and mandatory training is kept up to date. Analytical and judgement skills Assess, implement and plan services under the guidance of the community health nurse/health visitor Ability to use observation skills and feedback to team members Evaluate individual and community health care programmes in collaboration with the community health nurse/health visitor Planning and organisational skills Responsible for planning own work To facilitate group work on relevant health promotion topics Ability to be flexible and develop within the changing needs of the service and clients To ensure statutory and mandatory training is up to date in line with organisational policy Physical skills Keyboard skills Use of growth monitoring equipment e.g. scales, height/length measuring tools Ability to travel to diverse sites in a timely manner Responsibility for client care To work in collaboration with the service in implementing and evaluating individual and community health care programmes To participate in the delivery of designated public health and health promotion activities. To implement and plan services with individual families under the guidance of the health visitor Safeguard the client group by adhering to child and adult protection guidelines and procedures Ensure effective communication with clients and colleagues To ensure the provision of a high quality service that is led by client need and is evidence based Access clinical supervision as per trust policy Responsibility for policy and service development implementation To support the health visiting team in service and practice development initiatives to improve standards and outcomes. Responsibilities for financial and physical resources Comply with the trusts standing orders and standing financial instructions Responsible for the safe and careful use of equipment in clinics and during home visits (e.g. weighing scales) Responsibilities for human resources (HR) To adhere to all organisational policy and procedures To provide support and advice to other colleagues within the team. Responsibilities for information resources Responsibility for timely accurate record keeping and safeguarding client confidentiality by adhering to caldicott principles Record and submit accurate and timely data as required to inform service planning, management and evaluation.
Please see the JD attached for further information
Person Specification
Essential Essential
experience of working with children Nursery Nurse Qualification
Desirable
Community experience Good computer skills and record keeping
diserable Essential
experience of community working
Essential Essential
good interpersonal skills good communication skills
MCH values Essential
Good understanding of MCH values
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 Medway Community Healthcare
Address Snapdragons centre
Cliffe road
Strood Rochester Kent
ME2 3FF
Employer's website https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)