Job summary
We are Trafford Local Care Organisation - a public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health services and social care services within Trafford. We're driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Trafford by working across organisational boundaries.
Our community healthcare teams in adult's and children's services are employed by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and deployed to us, linking closely with our colleagues in Manchester Local Care Organisation. Our teams work as one and together we will make a substantial difference to the health of people in Trafford.
We are seeking motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses for an exciting role within our Health Visiting Teams. Working hours will be full-time (37.5 hours/week). We promote a flexible, hybrid working environment. The post is being offered as a two-year fixed-term contract.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working within the Health Visiting Team. You will be supported to apply for the year-long training for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification (SCPHN) on the Health Visiting Pathway.
This post presents an exciting opportunity to join an area team of Health Visitors, who work with children and their families to improve health and social outcomes and make a real difference in a true multi-agency environment. You will need to demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility, and the ability to communicate well, and you will be part of the team delivering the Healthy Child Programme.
Applications are welcome from degree-level nurses interested in developing their skills in working with children and families within a community public health and multi-agency environment.
You must have good communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and be computer literate. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
Whilst successful applicants will primarily work within one team, all applicants may be required at times to work at other locations to ensure equitable service delivery. Core service hours are Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.30 pm. In return, we can offer a thorough induction programme and regular supervision, ensuring support with continuing professional development.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing
- Current NMC Registration
- 120 CAT points at Level 6
Desirable
- Evidence of recent study
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of being able to organise self and work independently
- Experience of working in partnership with other agencies/teams
Desirable
- Safeguarding children
- Health promotion
- Audit/evaluation/research
- Change management
- Contribution to policy/standards/guidelines
- Community experience
Skills
Essential
- Prioritising and decision making
- Assessment skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Reflective practice
- Flexible and resourceful
- Team working
- Good understanding of how to work with individuals and groups
- Good time management skills
- IT skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Leadership experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Public Health Agenda for 0-19 years
- Knowledge of NMC Code - Standard of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives
Desirable
- Knowledge of Primary Health Care teams and how they function
- Knowledge of current legislation and national plans which impact on Primary Care
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing
- Current NMC Registration
- 120 CAT points at Level 6
Desirable
- Evidence of recent study
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of being able to organise self and work independently
- Experience of working in partnership with other agencies/teams
Desirable
- Safeguarding children
- Health promotion
- Audit/evaluation/research
- Change management
- Contribution to policy/standards/guidelines
- Community experience
Skills
Essential
- Prioritising and decision making
- Assessment skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Reflective practice
- Flexible and resourceful
- Team working
- Good understanding of how to work with individuals and groups
- Good time management skills
- IT skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Leadership experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Public Health Agenda for 0-19 years
- Knowledge of NMC Code - Standard of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives
Desirable
- Knowledge of Primary Health Care teams and how they function
- Knowledge of current legislation and national plans which impact on Primary Care
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
