About this role
Job summary
Ready to use your nursing skills to support children, young people and families in your community?
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Public Health Staff Nurse to work with Health Visitors within the integrated 0-19 Children's and Young People Public Health Service in the West Locality, based in Witney.
This includes Carterton, Burford and surrounding villages, with an expectation to work across the locality. The new service brings together Health Visiting, School Health Nursing and the Family Nurse Partnership, delivering the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) to provide an innovative, high-quality service that helps children, young people and families thrive.
Health Visitors, Community Public Health Nurses and Community Public Health Associates work with children up to 8 years of age where there are known concerns or vulnerabilities. The team provides health-related episodes of care, supporting areas such as behaviour, diet, sleep and school readiness.
The role offers opportunities to engage in service workstreams that support professional and leadership development, alongside delivering community-based health promotion activities and supporting Oxfordshire's Young Parents Pathway with Specialist Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
Within the caseload, and as delegated by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, the post holder will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of the 0-19 service. You will be based within the locality and work with 0-19 teams, supporting countywide work where needed for children aged 0-8 years. The role involves working in partnership with children, young people, families, primary care, schools, statutory and voluntary services, and other agencies to facilitate health-enhancing activities and improve outcomes. Deliver services to children and families within homes and community settings. Clinical activities will include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating family-focused care under the delegation of a SCPHN Health Visitor/School Health Nurse and partnering with agencies. Undertake Healthy Child Programme developmental and transitional assessments, and plan, deliver and evaluate public health initiatives through community-based health promotion activities. Adhere to safeguarding policies and actively engage, under SCPHN supervision, in safeguarding processes, including Early Help assessments and Team Around the Family processes. Work in partnership with other agencies and develop, participate in and maintain interagency networks.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based practice Demonstrates an understanding of the Healthy Child Programme
Desirable
Has an understanding of child development
Qualifications Essential
First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife Practice assessor/supervisor Can evidence continuing professional development Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
Skills Essential
Demonstrates an understanding of leadership skills Competent knowledge and skills in IT packages e.g Microsoft word, excel
Desirable
Motivates and inspires confidence and enthusiasm in self and team
Experience Essential
Experience of delivering health promotion activities
Desirable
Has experience of working in a community setting Has experience of working with children/families
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 Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Windrush House
Windrush Industrial Park, Burford Road,
Witney
OX29 7DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)