About this role
Job summary
We are part of Berkshire Health Visiting service and received top clinical team of the year in our most recent annual staff awards.
If you regard yourself as an enthusiastic and dynamic nursery nurse then you may be suitable to join our forward thinking, vibrant health visiting team in Reading. Whether you are an experienced staff nurse ready for a new direction, newly qualified or about to qualify, we will ensure you receive individualised and effective support from both your health visiting line manager and colleagues within your team.
You will work within the Reading area to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families. You will require excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, along with great communication skills and a passion for working with children and families.
A commitment to team working, flexibility and working with partners is essential, as you will collaborate with Children's Centre's in the implementation of the Healthy Child Programme underpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working.
Applicants will have a full driving license and use of a car.
Main duties of the job
Participate in developing and implementing outcome focused care plans and evaluate care given, in partnership with clients.
Provide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parenting skills and delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families.
Develop and facilitate Health Visiting drop-in clinics, and health promotion activities and groups,
Undertake routine development assessments for children and postnatal contacts with parents.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites
Job description Job responsibilities
The must have's for this role :
You will hold a nursery nurse qualification; NNEB or one of the following: CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education/ BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development/ NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
You will hold a valid UK drivers license with access to a vehicle
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Haley Walsh on 07880541538 or email: [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training Essential
NNEB or one of the following: CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education/BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development/NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development Willingness to undertake further training and development
Professional continued development Essential
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
Community working/experience
Previous Experience Desirable
18 months post qualifying experience in community setting
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Demonstrates some understanding of Health Visiting Evidence of effective team work Good written and verbal communication Demonstrates an interest in public health and health education Computer literate Reflective and innovative practitioner Ability to work without direct supervision Ability to work flexibly in order to respond to service needs Demonstrates a motivated, enthusiastic and non-judgmental approach Child Protection knowledge Presentation Skills
Additional Requirements Essential
Car Driver & have access to a car for work purposes
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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Whitley Health & Social Services Centre , 268 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PJ
Reading
RG2 7PJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)