Job summary
The Nottinghamshire Healthy Family Teams deliver the National and Local Public Health agenda for healthcare, under the supervision and direction of our Continence Nurse Advisors and Specialist Public Health Practitioners.
This post supports the Continence Nurse Advisors to complete programme and product reviews for children aged 5-19 and also will deliver expert education, support and advice around children's continence issues. The CYP Continence Team is part of the Healthy Family Team and workers will see children across Nottinghamshire County.
All other duties of a Healthy Child Assistant will remain within the job description, however the main duties will be around clinic based continence support.
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, the actual base will be decided once a suitable candidate has been recruited.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the Children and Young People Healthy family Teams helping the health visitors, school nurses and children's Continence Team with others to deliver high quality healthcare to children and families in the community.
Working in various settings, including client's homes and also in clinics, trained to a good level in both child development and the impact of continence problems on children and families.
Supporting colleagues in different duties if or 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 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
Working as a team member, under the direction and delegation of the Continence Nurse Advisors the role will concentrate on the reviews of continence programmes and continence products provision which will be a large part of this role. Reviews may be carried out face to face, over the telephone, in a clinic setting, or in exceptional circumstances in the family home. There will also be online workshops delivered as part of this role.
The role requires considerable travel between locations, so a full driving licence and ability to travel between locations is essential, this is a community based post.
You will work under the direction of the Nurses to a delegated workload, also having the ability to work independently much of the time and manage your caseload yourself, reporting or escalating any concerns or anomalies in a timely manner.
We support and work in a hybrid manner, out and about for clinical work, working from home when appropriate and at the discretion of the Manager.
You will have at minimum an understanding and awareness of child development, and also 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.
You will have a comprehensive induction programme, and a friendly working environment with excellent opportunities.
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
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as a team member, under the direction and delegation of the Continence Nurse Advisors the role will concentrate on the reviews of continence programmes and continence products provision which will be a large part of this role. Reviews may be carried out face to face, over the telephone, in a clinic setting, or in exceptional circumstances in the family home. There will also be online workshops delivered as part of this role.
The role requires considerable travel between locations, so a full driving licence and ability to travel between locations is essential, this is a community based post.
You will work under the direction of the Nurses to a delegated workload, also having the ability to work independently much of the time and manage your caseload yourself, reporting or escalating any concerns or anomalies in a timely manner.
We support and work in a hybrid manner, out and about for clinical work, working from home when appropriate and at the discretion of the Manager.
You will have at minimum an understanding and awareness of child development, and also 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.
You will have a comprehensive induction programme, and a friendly working environment with excellent opportunities.
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
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.
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
Skills
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and ability to travel between locations
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard, good standard of English,verbal and written required
- awareness or experience of safeguarding children
- experience of public facing role
- demonstrates Trust values and principles of care
- Qualification in Child care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- experience of working with children and families
- ability to work alone as well as having a team ethos
- competent in the use of computer, eg email
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
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and ability to travel between locations
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard, good standard of English,verbal and written required
- awareness or experience of safeguarding children
- experience of public facing role
- demonstrates Trust values and principles of care
- Qualification in Child care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- experience of working with children and families
- ability to work alone as well as having a team ethos
- competent in the use of computer, eg email
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
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.
