About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 School Readiness Nursery nurse to work with the 0-5 Doncaster and the Stop in pregnancy team.
We are seeking to employ enthusiastic and innovative Community Nursery Nurses to support and work within the 0-5 Health Visiting Pathway. As a Community Nursery Nurse you will work with Health Visitors and our Health Promotion Practitioners to deliver the Healthy Child Programme, using evidence based tools to support our children's' development.
Applications are welcomed from candidates holding theBTEC Childhood Studies, NNEB, relevant NVQ III or diploma in Childcare and education who are proactive and enthusiastic with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and are keen to work in Doncaster. Experience of working in the community is also desirable.
Main duties of the job
To work with the 0-5 Health Visiting team collaboratively and with other agencies and professionals to help improve the health and well being of the population. To facilitate groups according to identified need. Provide specific and routine stimulus and co-ordinated play activities in the home environment and group settings To co deliver the healthy child programme through sessions, groups or in the home environment To participate in health education and promotion particularly in relation to child health and with families where it impacts on children such as Smoking Cessation and or healthy eating To support Promise 17 school readiness within the Care Group
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
One of the below: NNEB BTEC Childhood Studies NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and education
Desirable
Parenting courses: Solihull Triple P IAIM Baby Massage Sleep Fairy
Experience Essential
Working within a community setting
Desirable
Health Promotion experience Experience in working in the home and a group setting including lone working Children's Community Experience Experience/interest in school readiness agenda Evidence of project work
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Knowledge and awareness of the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009) A good understanding of child development
Desirable
An awareness of the 0-19 service model An awareness of the Early Help Assessment processes Ages and Stages Programme
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 Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address Honey Suckle Lodge Tickhill Road Site
Western Road, Balby Doncaster
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)