About this role
Job summary
Are you a registered Nurse or Midwife looking to make the move into community and develop your leadership skills?
Are you passionate about public health, early intervention and offering the right help at the right time?
Do you want to be part of a multidisciplinary and skilled team that strives for excellence and offers true support to all of its members?
We are looking for dynamic, innovative and energetic registered Nurses or Midwives, who want to train with us to complete their Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification to qualify as either a Health Visitor or School Nurse.
In Swindon, students are members of the team.
We are proud of the support we offer which includes:
A wide variety practice learning opportunities and support Dedicated practice assessors A Practice Education Team to advocate for student needs Excellent liaison with partner university - University of West of England, Bristol Access to high quality Continual Professional Development events - CPD Friendly, welcoming and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion focussed teams
To undertake one year of the MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - SCPHN programme in order to develop the knowledge and skills required to practice safely and effectively as a qualified Health Visitor or School Nurse.
The academic learning is delivered and facilitated by the University of the West of England - UWE.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take a supernumerary position as part of the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service (0-19 PHNS) team and will learn whilst developing knowledge of and delivering a high standard of service provision to children, young people and their families.
SCPHN professionals are on the front line of public health. They are culturally competent, autonomous practitioners who are committed to improving people's health and wellbeing by contributing to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and Every Child Matters outcomes.
SCPHN professionals are also directly accountable for maintaining the clinical governance of their work ensuring the service continues to improve in order to provide high standards of care.
About us
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes,
Please visit our SBC Careers page to see our Rewards and Benefits, vision and values and our Swindon Plan.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, wed love to hear from you.
Applicants must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of a customer-facing role) and ideally hold a full and valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle or business use.
Practitioners expected to be in the office for all timetabled practice days throughout the course.
We are not considering applications where there is a requirement to sponsor a work visa for successful applicants.
You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This role is subject to Swindon Borough Councils Terms and Conditions.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
Job description Job responsibilities
To attend and engage with the academic content of the programme as directed by the universityTo engage with all elements of learning content provided by the Practice Education Team and the wider 0-19 PHNS, and access relevant learning opportunities with the support of the Practice Educator-Practice AssessorTo take responsibility to plan and organise practice experiences with appropriate guidance and supervisionTo always uphold the professional standards of and act in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council -NMC - Code of PracticeTo adhere to Swindon Borough Council - SBC working policies and procedures and to uphold the values of the organisationTo maintain accountability for attendance and presence both with the higher education institute and with the organisation throughout the programme, adhering to pre-programmed leave plannerTo take an active role in the contribution to evidence-based practice, challenging any disparities and concerns in an appropriate manner in line with NHS Freedom to Speak Up principlesTo identify areas of required professional and personal development as part of the local management supervision offer to all staff, and engage with NMC revalidation and reflection appropriately and as requiredTo identify own development needs, and highlight any areas requiring further support, in both clinical and academic work and be responsible for addressing this with both your practice and faculty linksTo work towards the ability to be able to lead once qualified, in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing services that are evidence based and person centred with creativity and innovationTo work within a multi-agency forumTo provide dignity and privacy for children and families, including record keeping standards, GDPR and data protectionAccountability for own professional actions and decisionsTo work towards developing responsibility for managing a defined caseload, doing so with support through consolidated practice, working under the PIN of named assessor.To develop the ability to analyse and evaluate conflicting opinions and communicate relevant information to parents and other professionalsTo be responsible for the appropriate identification, assessment, referral and management of safeguarding concerns, working with children, young people and their families in accordance with South West Child Protection Procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC registered Nurse or Midwife, currently live on the NMC register Full driving UK driving license Evidence of continual professional development Experience of working with children, young people and families Experience of organising and managing own workload Experience of assessing, planning, writing and delivering plans of care Good knowledge of the Healthy Child Program evidence base
Desirable
Good knowledge of relevant Microsoft packages and experience using case management systems Experience of Identification, assessment, referral and management of safeguarding concerns, working with children, young people and their families in accordance with Local & National Child Protection Procedures Experience in overseeing and delegating work to skill mix teams, consisting of registered and non-registered staff.
Experience Essential
Demonstration of excellent communication skills with experience of liaising with the public and partner agencies to deliver outcomes. Ability to work with a range of people and draw upon empathy and sensitivity to cause understanding in others and support them in accessing or delivering services. Able to manage strong emotions, sensitive issues and undertake courageous conversations. Able to manage expose to distressing life events and stressful complex partnerships. Ability to identify own professional needs and accessing appropriate training through the supervision and appraisal process Ability to adapt to change at often fast pace, in line with local and national policy, regulations and the needs of service users
Desirable
Able to analyse numerical data to appropriately support quality improvements to staff, service and service users Ability to analyse and evaluate conflicting opinions and communicate relevant information to parents and other professionals
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Swindon Borough Council
Address Wat Tyler House
Princes Street
Swindon
Wilts
SN1 2JG
Employer's website https://jobs.swindon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)