Job summary
The service is open to flexible working through discussions with line managers and ensuring service needs are met.
To assist the Health Visiting teams in providing a comprehensive Health Visiting service to Children,Young People and Families within a designated locality population in Croydon.To support the Health Visiting team in the delivery of a family centred Healthy Child Programme withina designated locality.To provide support and on-going assessment to Children aged 0-5 years and their families asdelegated by Health Visitor/Team Leader working in partnership with local agencies
We are currently working with Kingston University to deliver a skills mix competency developmental programme. This aims to equip and promote professional development and confidence in delivering quality Healthy Child programme to ensure excellence flourishes'
Main duties of the job
Community Nursery Nurse
Permanent
Band 4-Car owner/driver essential
The service is open to flexible working through discussions with line managers and ensuring service needs are met. The post will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications
The Croydon Health Visiting Team are looking forCommunity Nursery Nurses with a NNEB or NVQ Level 3 in Child Care/CACHE or a Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice (OU) or a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years to join our Health Visiting team.
Experience should include working with children and families in a variety of settings and the candidate must have an excellent knowledge of child development and ideally have some experience of working with children who have additional needs. The role will involve delivering key aspects of the Healthy Child Programme as part of a Health Visiting team. These aspects will include supporting families with infant feeding, child development and child health clinics, both in group settings and on an individual basis. Computer skills are essential, as is a positive attitude to change.
Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995)
About us
Croydon Hospital
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:o Croydon University Hospital o Purley Hospital o The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath o Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside o A minor injuries unit in New Addington The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff o You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff o You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians o You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services
We are one of 17 Trusts in the country who have been accepted as national pioneers on staff engagement and empowerment, through the adoption of "Listening into Action" as a new way of working. The approach we are taking to "Listening into Action" is new and different.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Permanent
Band 4-Car owner/driver essential
The service is open to flexible working through discussions with line managers and ensuring service needs are met. The post will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications
The Croydon Health Visiting Team are looking forCommunity Nursery Nurses with a NNEB or NVQ Level 3 in Child Care/CACHE or a Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice (OU) or a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years to join our Health Visiting team.
Experience should include working with children and families in a variety of settings and the candidate must have an excellent knowledge of child development and ideally have some experience of working with children who have additional needs. The role will involve delivering key aspects of the Healthy Child Programme as part of a Health Visiting team. These aspects will include supporting families with infant feeding, child development and child health clinics, both in group settings and on an individual basis. Computer skills are essential, as is a positive attitude to change.
Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Permanent
Band 4-Car owner/driver essential
The service is open to flexible working through discussions with line managers and ensuring service needs are met. The post will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications
The Croydon Health Visiting Team are looking forCommunity Nursery Nurses with a NNEB or NVQ Level 3 in Child Care/CACHE or a Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice (OU) or a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years to join our Health Visiting team.
Experience should include working with children and families in a variety of settings and the candidate must have an excellent knowledge of child development and ideally have some experience of working with children who have additional needs. The role will involve delivering key aspects of the Healthy Child Programme as part of a Health Visiting team. These aspects will include supporting families with infant feeding, child development and child health clinics, both in group settings and on an individual basis. Computer skills are essential, as is a positive attitude to change.
Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995)
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NNEB, BTEC level 3 or CACHE
- Willingness to undertake further training
Desirable
- Experience in a relevant area
- Safeguarding training
- Awareness of community services
- Experience in multi-agency working
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- An awareness of current issues affecting community services for children
- An understanding of the Children Act (2004) and safeguarding responsibilities
- An awareness of the Healthy Child Programme and Every Child Matters outcomes
- Knowledge of the nutritional needs of babies and young children
- Knowledge of Children's centre objectives
- An understanding of the issues affecting young children and families in areas of disadvantage
- Knowledge of information sharing and confidentiality requirements
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children in the community
- Safeguarding experience and attending case conferences
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work
- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of normal child development and behaviour
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills including Word
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated - ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to travel/car
- Ability to work flexible hours if necessary
- Enthusiastic, well presented and committed to team working
- Group working skills Organisational
- To be able to adapt to new service needs
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NNEB, BTEC level 3 or CACHE
- Willingness to undertake further training
Desirable
- Experience in a relevant area
- Safeguarding training
- Awareness of community services
- Experience in multi-agency working
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- An awareness of current issues affecting community services for children
- An understanding of the Children Act (2004) and safeguarding responsibilities
- An awareness of the Healthy Child Programme and Every Child Matters outcomes
- Knowledge of the nutritional needs of babies and young children
- Knowledge of Children's centre objectives
- An understanding of the issues affecting young children and families in areas of disadvantage
- Knowledge of information sharing and confidentiality requirements
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children in the community
- Safeguarding experience and attending case conferences
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work
- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of normal child development and behaviour
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills including Word
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated - ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to travel/car
- Ability to work flexible hours if necessary
- Enthusiastic, well presented and committed to team working
- Group working skills Organisational
- To be able to adapt to new service needs
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.
