Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic qualified registered nurse to join the Mansfield Healthy Family Team.
You will work in community settings, Health Centres, Schools, Family Hubs, and client's homes to deliver the Universal Healthy Child Programme and Tier 1 targeted health services to the local 0-19 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, Senior Assistant 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 Family Team delivers universal and targeted health services to the 0-19-year population in 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 Family 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 you 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.
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 Family Teams deliver Universal and targeted health services to the 019-year population in Nottinghamshire. You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of a defined Caseload, 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 a Healthy Family Team, you will be responsible for the delivery of public health and universal and targeted interventions across the 0-19 years age range; this will be delegated to youby 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 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.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Healthy Family Teams deliver Universal and targeted health services to the 019-year population in Nottinghamshire. You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of a defined Caseload, 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 a Healthy Family Team, you will be responsible for the delivery of public health and universal and targeted interventions across the 0-19 years age range; this will be delegated to youby 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 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.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o1st level Registration Nurse with current NMC registration
Desirable
- oTeaching qualification
- oEvidence of further professional development
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge of Safeguarding Children's agenda
- oExperience of working in multi-disciplinary team
- oExperience of supervising junior staff
Desirable
- oPublic Health experience
- oCommunity experience
- oPrevious experience of working with children, young people and families
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of current children & family health agenda
- oProven communication skills - written, oral & IT
- oInterpersonal skills
- oProven organisational skills (time management, record keeping, ability to prioritise)
- oProblem solving skills
- oAbility to work independently and as part of a team
- oFlexibility
- oKnowledge of local and National Public Health Priorities
Desirable
- oHas knowledge of research and audit
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oHas the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- oAll 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
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised Highly motivated and innovative
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between locations. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o1st level Registration Nurse with current NMC registration
Desirable
- oTeaching qualification
- oEvidence of further professional development
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge of Safeguarding Children's agenda
- oExperience of working in multi-disciplinary team
- oExperience of supervising junior staff
Desirable
- oPublic Health experience
- oCommunity experience
- oPrevious experience of working with children, young people and families
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of current children & family health agenda
- oProven communication skills - written, oral & IT
- oInterpersonal skills
- oProven organisational skills (time management, record keeping, ability to prioritise)
- oProblem solving skills
- oAbility to work independently and as part of a team
- oFlexibility
- oKnowledge of local and National Public Health Priorities
Desirable
- oHas knowledge of research and audit
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oHas the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- oAll 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
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised Highly motivated and innovative
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between locations. 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.
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).
