Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Public Health Nursing Assistant/Team Administrator.
You will be primarily based at our offices on Orsman Road and will be expected to travel to school sites to carry out the screening and deliver health promotion as needed.
The post holder will work within a team for a defined number of schools, and will work under the supervision of the School Health NCMP Coordinator, and lead by the Neighbourhood Leader. You will work closely with the School Nurses in their team. The post holder would also support team administrative team. The percentage of PHNA and administrative work would be subject to service needs.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- Be responsible for weighing and measuring all consenting children in Reception and Year 6
- Enter the heights and weight data onto appropriate IT systems and produce and send feedback letters and relevant information on achieving and maintaining a healthy weight to parents.
- Plan and manage appointments within schools in a timely manner
- Plan and deliver health promotion sessions in schools
- Complete administrative tasks for the Neighbourhood.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or NVQ Levels 3 or other equivalent qualifications
- Willingness to complete level 2 child protection training
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Document accurate information as required
- Collect and provide activity data in a timely manner as required
- Ensure a welcoming approach to children, young people and their families
- Have good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to working under direction of senior practitioners
- Good numerical and written skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of RIO and School Screener
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the need for confidentiality
- Able to work flexibly across teams.
- Knowledge and awareness of equal opportunities and towards working in a multicultural environment
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- An awareness of School Nursing services and the role of the support worker in this setting.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or NVQ Levels 3 or other equivalent qualifications
- Willingness to complete level 2 child protection training
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Document accurate information as required
- Collect and provide activity data in a timely manner as required
- Ensure a welcoming approach to children, young people and their families
- Have good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to working under direction of senior practitioners
- Good numerical and written skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of RIO and School Screener
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the need for confidentiality
- Able to work flexibly across teams.
- Knowledge and awareness of equal opportunities and towards working in a multicultural environment
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- An awareness of School Nursing services and the role of the support worker in this setting.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
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).
