Job summary
The Nottinghamshire Healthy Family Teams deliver the National and Local Public Health agenda for healthcare, under the supervision and direction of our Specialist Public Health Practitioners (health visitor) .
This post supports the SPHPs to complete developmental surveillance reviews for universal children and also will deliver expert education, support and advice around the UNICEF breast feeding targets to ante-natal and post-natal women with their infant feeding choices, this will be a considerable part of this job.
The team is able to work in a hybrid manner, working from home for completion of records, out and about for the clinical work, this being at the discretion of the Manager.
There will be considerable travel between venues, business expenses are paid.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the Children and Young People Healthy family Team helping the SPHPs and others to deliver high quality healthcare in the community.
working in various settings, including client's homes and also clinics, trained to an expert level in both early child development and breast feeding support.
Supporting colleagues in different duties when required.
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 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
Working as a team member, under the direction and delegation of the SPHPs (HV) the role will concentrate on the completion of early years developmental reviews, which will be a large part of this role, alongside the other significant element of the role, education and support, both telephone and face to face, for breast feeding mothers.
You will work under the direction of the SPHPs (health visitor) to manage your workload, reporting or escalating any concerns or anomalies in a timely manner.
You will have extensive training in early years child development, breast feeding and safeguarding, from time to time you may be called upon to support other colleagues within their role, eg. delivery of National Child Measurement Programme annually.
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 or skill 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 / skill level is below the minimum 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
Working as a team member, under the direction and delegation of the SPHPs (HV) the role will concentrate on the completion of early years developmental reviews, which will be a large part of this role, alongside the other significant element of the role, education and support, both telephone and face to face, for breast feeding mothers.
You will work under the direction of the SPHPs (health visitor) to manage your workload, reporting or escalating any concerns or anomalies in a timely manner.
You will have extensive training in early years child development, breast feeding and safeguarding, from time to time you may be called upon to support other colleagues within their role, eg. delivery of National Child Measurement Programme annually.
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 or skill 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 / skill level is below the minimum 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
Values and behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All 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
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / ProfessionalQualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential
- GCSE level qualifications or evidence of study to a similar level
- NVQ level 3 in Early years or Childcare (BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma) or equivalent experience in relevant field
Experience
Essential
- Working within a childcare setting
- Group work
- Working in a customer-facing role
- Working within a team
- Working with families, children and young people
- Planning and delivering targeted activities
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne
- Experience of delivering breast feeding support
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of child development
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communicational skills
- Use of initiative
- Organisational skills: Time management, Record keeping, Ability to prioritise, Flexibility
- Proven IT skills
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- The 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
Values and behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All 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
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / ProfessionalQualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential
- GCSE level qualifications or evidence of study to a similar level
- NVQ level 3 in Early years or Childcare (BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma) or equivalent experience in relevant field
Experience
Essential
- Working within a childcare setting
- Group work
- Working in a customer-facing role
- Working within a team
- Working with families, children and young people
- Planning and delivering targeted activities
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne
- Experience of delivering breast feeding support
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of child development
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communicational skills
- Use of initiative
- Organisational skills: Time management, Record keeping, Ability to prioritise, Flexibility
- Proven IT skills
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- The 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.
