About this role
Job summary
**INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY**
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship for the 18.75 hour post. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
We are looking for 2 highly motivated and enthusiastic Health Visitors or School Nurses to join our excellent team of 0-19 Team Leaders across Staffordshire. You will need to be enthusiastic, experienced, skilled and dynamic to join the team in clinically leading and managing the 0-19 service across either the Cannock district team as a full time position or the South Staffordshire district team as a job share opportunity with the existing Team Leader.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Health Visitor or School Nurse who wants to move into an operational leadership role. We want you to be passionate about the care families receive to enable children and young people to reach their best outcomes, supporting the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (0-19). The Families' Health and Wellbeing Service offers an integrated, flexible and family focused service providing high quality, compassionate personalised support and care to Children and Young People across Staffordshire.
Cannock District 0-19 team 1 WTE (37.5hrs pw) based at Norton canes HC, WS11 9QA
South Staffs District 0-19 team 0.5 WTE (18.75 hrs pw) job share based at Codsall HC, WV8 1BZ
Main duties of the job
You will provide daily advice and support to a fantastic and dedicated 0-19 team of professionals delivering the Healthy Child Programme. You must excel in communication and interpersonal skills and be able to influence and lead others, manage your workload and support colleagues. You will lead a team delivering the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme for a varied, unique and diverse population, in supportive skill mix teams, working closely with our partner agencies across health, social care and the local authority.
We are committed to supporting professional and personal development of our staff and have excellent training opportunities. The successful applicant must have the ability to travel within the Trust.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Team Leader will lead and manage a group of staff within the FHWS Service within a designated area to support children, young people and their families and carers. The Team Leader will ensure that any gaps in quality of service, budget or performance deficits are identified and brought to the attention of the Service Manager. Where necessary the Team Leader will support the team in clinical activities to maintain team performance.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC registered SCPHN qualification evidence of leadership training
Desirable
masters qualification
Experience Essential
Experience in managing a team or service
Desirable
Experience in managing change
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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Cannock post: Norton Canes HC South Staffordshire post: Codsall HC
TBC
WS11 9QA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)