Job summary
Permanent Post based in Doncaster
Position is open to current SCPHN Students due to qualify in September 2026
The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) will work as part of an integrated team contributing to family health needs assessment. The post holder will lead the 0-5 Healthy Child Programme and work in partnership with the family, education and other agencies to develop implement and evaluate packages of care.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Nursing Practice
Deliver the commissioned service
Utilise specialist skills and knowledge to assess the health and health related needs of children and their families. Identify, develop, deliver and review packages of care that ensure effective treatment and referral to maximise potential health outcomes.
Work as an autonomous practitioner, assessing and delivering care in a range of settings, assuming professional and legal accountability for all aspects of own work in line with the Trusts objectives and national and local guidance.
Ensure adherence to nurse prescribing policy when utilising specialist nurse prescriber knowledge to diagnose, prescribe and treat a range of clinical conditions and ensure adherence to nurse prescribing policy.
Undertake child health promotion, utilising therapeutic relationships with individuals, families and communities
Identify and minimise risk to ensure children are protected and remain safe, working in partnership with families and other agencies.
To complete accurate, contemporaneous records on electronic record systems in a timely manner in line with NMC and Trust guidelines and policies.
To provide up to date evidenced based care, advice and support to children and their families.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) or current student SCPHN
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued personal/professional development and a willingness to undertake training.
Knowledge
Essential
- Critically examine and explain the role in relation to multi-disciplinary practice.
- Employ the principles explicit in the children, young people and families' agenda.
- dentification and evaluation of the best evidence based practice in order to deliver effective health care intervention.
- A clear understanding of government and local health policy.
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of practice.
- Knowledge of ethical and legal principles of Specialist Community Public Health practice.
- Critically evaluate and analyse information, concepts and process, to make clinical judgements and decisions in highly complex situations.
- Analyse the needs of clients drawing on appropriate theory and legislation.
- Teambuilding skills and skills to undertake work independently.
- Critical reflection on own experience and professional practice.
- Health needs assessment, principles of health promotion and education.
- High levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical practice.
- Willingness to undertake relevant training required and appropriate for the post.
- Computer literate
- Ability to formulate and present resources for training.
- Ability to motivate, inspire and innovate.
- Skills and strategies for effective teaching, assessment and evaluation.
- Critical reflection on their experience of teaching and assessment.
- Knowledge and apply the skills to appraise the effectiveness of different models of reflection.
- Understand the ethical and legal considerations for reflections in practice.
- Knowledge of the relationship between theory and practice.
Skills
Essential
- Flexible approach to work in line with the needs of the service
- Well-developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
- Self-motivated Confident - able to deal with individuals at all levels and in challenging situations.
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promote organisational values.
- Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and sensitivity
- Flexible and proactive approach to work
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Strong commitment to team and partnership working.
- Able to cope with conflicting demand
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) or current student SCPHN
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued personal/professional development and a willingness to undertake training.
Knowledge
Essential
- Critically examine and explain the role in relation to multi-disciplinary practice.
- Employ the principles explicit in the children, young people and families' agenda.
- dentification and evaluation of the best evidence based practice in order to deliver effective health care intervention.
- A clear understanding of government and local health policy.
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of practice.
- Knowledge of ethical and legal principles of Specialist Community Public Health practice.
- Critically evaluate and analyse information, concepts and process, to make clinical judgements and decisions in highly complex situations.
- Analyse the needs of clients drawing on appropriate theory and legislation.
- Teambuilding skills and skills to undertake work independently.
- Critical reflection on own experience and professional practice.
- Health needs assessment, principles of health promotion and education.
- High levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical practice.
- Willingness to undertake relevant training required and appropriate for the post.
- Computer literate
- Ability to formulate and present resources for training.
- Ability to motivate, inspire and innovate.
- Skills and strategies for effective teaching, assessment and evaluation.
- Critical reflection on their experience of teaching and assessment.
- Knowledge and apply the skills to appraise the effectiveness of different models of reflection.
- Understand the ethical and legal considerations for reflections in practice.
- Knowledge of the relationship between theory and practice.
Skills
Essential
- Flexible approach to work in line with the needs of the service
- Well-developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
- Self-motivated Confident - able to deal with individuals at all levels and in challenging situations.
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promote organisational values.
- Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and sensitivity
- Flexible and proactive approach to work
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Strong commitment to team and partnership working.
- Able to cope with conflicting demand
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).
