Job summary
Are you a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) with recent experience within a comparable role looking for a change?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Practitioners (School Nursing) to join and complement our forward-thinking Dorset 0-19 CYP Public Health Teams. This role is in - the Chesil 0-19 CYP Public Health Team in Weymouth and Portland. You will work within the Children Young Person Public Health (CYP PH) Service to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and targeted interventions to children 5 to 19 and their families.
This post is a permanent post of 30 hours per week, year-round.
For any queries please contact Jade Laycock - Public Health Locality Lead 0-19 Chesil - jade.laycock@nhs.net 07920595408
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Practitioner, you will lead and participate in the School Nursing core programme, as underpinned by the Healthy Child Programme and will work in partnership with children, young people and families, the Local Authority, Early Intervention Services, Children's Services, Schools and other Health Care providers.
You will be required to work closely with pan Dorset 0-19 CYP Public Health Teams , to provide services in response to identified needs, including supporting the delivery of the ChatHealth texting service, Safeguarding and School Nursing Requests for Support.
You will be Registered Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner SchoolNursing degree/diploma level
Be able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person Specification
knowledge skills and training
Essential
- Registered specialist community public health practitioner school nursing
- Membership of the relevant professional body
- Evidence of recent cpd
Job specific experience
Essential
- recent previous experience within a specialist role
- experience of managing change
- able to prioritise workload effectively
managerial / supervisory experience
Essential
- experience of mentoring junior staff
Desirable
- experience of devising and delivering training
information technology
Essential
- experience of using electronic patient records
Desirable
- able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
personal qualities
Essential
- able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation with staff, patients and partner agencies, both verbally and in writing including the exchange of highly complex and sensitive information
Desirable
- experience of planning and organising complex activities to include organising not just own time but that of junior staff
Business travel and additional requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel using own vehicle on trust business
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English enabling post holder to carry out full range of duties and responsibilities of the role
Person Specification
knowledge skills and training
Essential
- Registered specialist community public health practitioner school nursing
- Membership of the relevant professional body
- Evidence of recent cpd
Job specific experience
Essential
- recent previous experience within a specialist role
- experience of managing change
- able to prioritise workload effectively
managerial / supervisory experience
Essential
- experience of mentoring junior staff
Desirable
- experience of devising and delivering training
information technology
Essential
- experience of using electronic patient records
Desirable
- able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
personal qualities
Essential
- able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation with staff, patients and partner agencies, both verbally and in writing including the exchange of highly complex and sensitive information
Desirable
- experience of planning and organising complex activities to include organising not just own time but that of junior staff
Business travel and additional requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel using own vehicle on trust business
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English enabling post holder to carry out full range of duties and responsibilities of the role
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
