Job summary
We are delighted to be in a position to advertise for a Public Health Assistant (PHA) within School Nursing, part of Evelina Community Services. This is a term time role currently based in our Southwark offices (Sunshine House and Aylesbury Health centre)
The successful candidate will join a team of PHAs who support the School Nurse teams to provide a seamless service to children and young people across mainstream schools in Lambeth and Southwark and for children and young people educated other than at school in Lambeth.
The team consists of service managers, qualified nurses, school nurses, and PHAs who are led by specialist school nurse team leaders.
As an ideal candidate, you would be organised and able to prioritise your work whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Strong communication skill would be valuable for this role. We're looking for someone who understands patient confidentiality although previous NHS experience is not essential, and you will receive training in the team until you have settled into your new role. We can also offer you opportunities for personal development within our friendly and supportive team.
For further details or informal visits please contact at tara.glazik@gstt.nhs.uk.
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Closing Date: 31st October 2023
Interview Date: 13th November 2023
Main duties of the job
You will be key to the smooth running of the School Nursing Service, acting as a vital team player in the National Child Measurement Programme. You will coordinate visiting schools to measure reception and Year 6 children, inputting data and creating height and weight results letters to send to parents.
You will promote Public Health in a variety of settings, supporting the School Nurses in doing so.
The following attributes are required so if you are the right person, please apply.
* You will be proactive with a "can do" attitude and a commitment to high quality performance; recognising the benefits of innovation and adaptability in a changing NHS environment.
* You will be in possession of good written and verbal communication, inter-personal and administration skills with the ability to work flexibly within a fast-paced, challenging environment.
* You are able to demonstrate working to deadlines and maintain a professional courteous service in a sometimes pressured environment.
* You are able to work both independently and as part of a team.
* You are able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task, be highly organised, adaptable, motivated, reliable, willing and able take personal responsibility.
* You have good working knowledge of computer systems and databases, in particular Outlook.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the Public Health Assistant role and its purpose within the service; they are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake additional or alternative administrative duties and responsibilities commensurate with the level of the post, to support the smooth running of the service.
The PHA will connect children and families to resources within the borough that will promote early intervention, build resilience within young people and families, identify sources of stress and develop self-management approaches.
Main Duties
To provide clinical support to the School Nurse Team in a variety of settings for example, schools, health centres, Family Hubs, Youth centres, Childrens Centres.
With support from School Nurses, lead and deliver both group and individual health promotion sessions as part of The Lancaster Model in a variety of settings. These sessions may be group e.g. class assemblies or on a one to one basis.
Offer advice to parents and children on topics, for example healthy diet, bedwetting, oral hygiene.
To provide practical assistance to schools to support them promoting the health questionnaires at set stages for children and young people so they are successfully completed and entered on the portal.This promotion includes assemblies and liaison with school staff to facilitate questionnaire completion.
To deliver the National Childhood Measurement Programme health promotion sessions and weigh and measure children and enter results on our electronic database. Sessions will take place in a number of different locations and settings across Lambeth and Southwark.
Refer children with weight concerns for further specialist assessment. Call parents to discuss their childs measurements and offer first line advice and discuss a referral where required.
To undertake enuresis e-alarm clinics under the direction and supervision of the continence lead nurse.
To understand child protection issues relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable children and young people and document and report to the School Nurse issues of concern.
To observe and report accurately any unusual incidences/occurrences in the working environment to the School Nurse and other team members as appropriate.
To assist as appropriate with setting up and facilitating group work/workshops /assemblies for children and parents in conjunction with the School Nurse/Community Staff Nurse.To positively promote diversity in the work place and the community. Being mindful of needs of local children, young people and families, respecting everyone and treating them asindividuals regardless of background and tailoring approach to assist with engagement.
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the Public Health Assistant role and its purpose within the service; they are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake additional or alternative administrative duties and responsibilities commensurate with the level of the post, to support the smooth running of the service.
The PHA will connect children and families to resources within the borough that will promote early intervention, build resilience within young people and families, identify sources of stress and develop self-management approaches.
Main Duties
To provide clinical support to the School Nurse Team in a variety of settings for example, schools, health centres, Family Hubs, Youth centres, Childrens Centres.
With support from School Nurses, lead and deliver both group and individual health promotion sessions as part of The Lancaster Model in a variety of settings. These sessions may be group e.g. class assemblies or on a one to one basis.
Offer advice to parents and children on topics, for example healthy diet, bedwetting, oral hygiene.
To provide practical assistance to schools to support them promoting the health questionnaires at set stages for children and young people so they are successfully completed and entered on the portal.This promotion includes assemblies and liaison with school staff to facilitate questionnaire completion.
To deliver the National Childhood Measurement Programme health promotion sessions and weigh and measure children and enter results on our electronic database. Sessions will take place in a number of different locations and settings across Lambeth and Southwark.
Refer children with weight concerns for further specialist assessment. Call parents to discuss their childs measurements and offer first line advice and discuss a referral where required.
To undertake enuresis e-alarm clinics under the direction and supervision of the continence lead nurse.
To understand child protection issues relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable children and young people and document and report to the School Nurse issues of concern.
To observe and report accurately any unusual incidences/occurrences in the working environment to the School Nurse and other team members as appropriate.
To assist as appropriate with setting up and facilitating group work/workshops /assemblies for children and parents in conjunction with the School Nurse/Community Staff Nurse.To positively promote diversity in the work place and the community. Being mindful of needs of local children, young people and families, respecting everyone and treating them asindividuals regardless of background and tailoring approach to assist with engagement.
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education with English and Maths to GCSE standard or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Proven business administration experience
- Experience working in a customer service setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with children
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in use of IT systems and applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as using own initiative
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
Desirable
- Experience of working with hospital administration systems
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education with English and Maths to GCSE standard or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Proven business administration experience
- Experience working in a customer service setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with children
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in use of IT systems and applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as using own initiative
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
Desirable
- Experience of working with hospital administration systems
Values and Behaviour
Essential
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).
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).
