About this role
Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic qualified registered nurse to join the Ashfield Healthy Family Teams.
You will work in community settings, Health Centres, Schools, Childrens Centres and client's homes to deliver the Universal Healthy Child Programme and Tier 1 targeted health services to the local 5-19 ages population.
Our teams work to an integrated 0-19 public health agenda. The team comprises Specialist Public Health Practitioners who lead the teams of Public Health Practitioners, Assistant Public Health Practitioners, Healthy Child Assistants and Screening Assistants in the delivery of a universal and targeted 0-19 Healthy Child and Public Health Nursing Programme. We work in partnership with local Children's Centres to promote health and you will contribute to tackling health inequalities within the level of competencies required for the post.
It is envisaged that the successful applicant will have the opportunity in the future to apply for the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse degree.
Main duties of the job
The Healthy Families Team deliver universal and targeted health services to the 0-19 year population in Ashfield and Mansfield. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the day to day management of a defined workload, working within a skill mix team.
As part of the Healthy Families Team, you will be responsible for the delivery of public health, universal and targeted interventions including safeguarding across the 0-19 years age range in line with The Healthy Child Programme. This will be delegated to them by the Specialist Public Health Practitioner for the defined population. This will be delivered in line with the National and Local guidelines and public health priorities.
You will be responsible for supporting and clinically supervising the Assistant Public Health Practitioners, Healthy Child Assistants and Screening Assistants allocated to a defined geographical population to deliver and maintain high quality professional standards of practice.
The team work proactively using a partnership approach to promote health and contribute to tackling health inequalities within the level of competencies required for the post.
You will work with children, young people and families within a variety of settings.
See Job description and Person Specification for more details.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description Job responsibilities
The Healthy Families Team deliver Universal and targeted health services to the 0-19 year population in Nottinghamshire. You will be responsible for supporting the day to day management of a defined 5-19 year old workload, working within a skilled and mixed team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified, experienced nurse with sound communication skills to develop their role within the community setting. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment with excellent development opportunities.
As part of the Healthy Families Team, you will be responsible for the delivery of public health and universal and targeted interventions across the 5-19 years age range; This will be delegated to them by the Specialist Public Health Practitioner for a defined population. This will be delivered in line with the National and Local guidelines and public health priorities.
You will be is responsible for supporting and clinically supervising the skill mix team allocated to a defined geographical population to deliver and maintain high quality professional standards of practice.
The team will work proactively using a partnership approach to promote health and contribute to tackling health inequalities within the level of competencies required for the post.
You will work with children, young people and families within the home environment, school or other identified community setting.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Contractual Requirements Essential
Ability to travel across Trust sites A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Knowledge Essential
To have knowledge and understanding of the 0-19 Healthy Child and Public Nursing Programme and the key performance indicators
Experience Essential
To have experience of working in a Health /Community setting with good knowledge and understanding of health inequalities and the public health agenda Have experience of care planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions Accountable for own professional reflective practice learning and maintaining level of competence through attendance at mandatory and safeguarding training To plan, organise and implement own continual professional development and document accordingly To work in agreed areas of practice without direct supervision but knowing boundaries of practice and where professional assistance must be sought
Qualifications Essential
To be a registered nurse with a current valid registration with evidence of self-development within public health nursing
Values and Behaviours Essential
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Skills Essential
To be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills of Safeguarding legislation and procedure
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hucknall Orthopaedic Centre
Derbyshire Lane
Hucknall
NG15 7JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)