Job summary
Are you looking for a challenge: would you like to be part of the Children and Young People Public Health 0 to 19 Service that is committed to delivering high quality care to Children and Young People and their families and to work within a skill mix Health Visiting model.
We are able to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic staff nurse with a genuine interest in the health and wellbeing of children and their families. The successful candidate will also have an interest in the Key Public Health agendas.
If this is you, we are looking to appoint a Permanent Public Health Staff Nurses for Weymouth & Portland, North Dorset and Purbeck!
Working corporately, the successful candidate will be a flexible team player and a role model who is able to demonstrate a willingness to support the health visitors to deliver the Healthy Child Programme..
In return we offer excellent training and development opportunities and will support the completion of required competencies.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery whichalways considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.
To undertake assessment of patients / service users care needs and develop programmes of care as part of the wider multidisciplinary care team.
To provide advice to patients/ service users and carers regarding their care.
To plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings including people's homes.
Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical support to students and junior staff in the team.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
- Clear understanding of the national children's agenda and key public health policy drivers
- Knowledge of Health Needs Assessment
Desirable
- Clear knowledge of Safeguarding Children and adults
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
- Ability to mentor students / supervise other junior staff
- Experience of contributing to the management of change
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Trained in PMVA techniques or willing to be trained.
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of demonstrating duties to junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
FINANCE/RESOURCES
Essential
- Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES
Essential
- Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
- Clear understanding of the national children's agenda and key public health policy drivers
- Knowledge of Health Needs Assessment
Desirable
- Clear knowledge of Safeguarding Children and adults
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
- Ability to mentor students / supervise other junior staff
- Experience of contributing to the management of change
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Trained in PMVA techniques or willing to be trained.
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of demonstrating duties to junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
FINANCE/RESOURCES
Essential
- Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES
Essential
- Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
