Job summary
Come to work in a Children's Service rated outstanding by CQC and which is Baby Friendly Accredited. We provide care to a diverse community and work closely with the Family Hubs in Derby.
Our Band 5 nurses often then apply to complete their HV training with us as the Band 5 role gives great insight into the role.
From supporting families during the antenatal period whilst delivering the healthy child programme, you will be a skilled professional with excellent communication skills who makes a real difference to improve the health outcomes for children and their families in Derby City.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the Public Health Nurse Band 6 to deliver the Healthy Child Programme to a defined corporate caseload within Derby City. You will also be expected to work within the 0-19 framework within the service specification implementing packages of care based on Universal, targeted and Specialist models of service delivery.
For this post you will need to be proactive and enthusiastic as you will be key to accessing health needs of children and families either in their homes, health clinics or community venues.
There will be an expectation for you to work collaboratively with other agencies and partners, ensuring a seamless delivery of services.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated the trust as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Staff well-being is paramount to the organisation and there are several health initiatives to support this and for you to get involved in. So come and join a great place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
- Provide quality evidence based public health nursing service (health visiting) to a defined corporate caseload to support and enable families and children to make informed choices about their health care and promote health and wellbeing.
- You will be expected to be a skilled practitioner in breast and infant feeding and will undertake regular training and have clinical assessments as required in line with Baby Friendly Accreditation.
- Support on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner complex information regarding assessment and analysis of health needs of children and their families in routine and highly emotive situations.
- work with in the skill mix team , supervising, monitoring, mentoring and assuming specific line management duties where applicable
- Work in ways which are sensitive and appropriate to the needs of children, young people, and their families / carers with a wide range of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds
- Lead by example with regards to own conduct, professionalism and clinical practice be a good role model.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
- Provide quality evidence based public health nursing service (health visiting) to a defined corporate caseload to support and enable families and children to make informed choices about their health care and promote health and wellbeing.
- You will be expected to be a skilled practitioner in breast and infant feeding and will undertake regular training and have clinical assessments as required in line with Baby Friendly Accreditation.
- Support on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner complex information regarding assessment and analysis of health needs of children and their families in routine and highly emotive situations.
- work with in the skill mix team , supervising, monitoring, mentoring and assuming specific line management duties where applicable
- Work in ways which are sensitive and appropriate to the needs of children, young people, and their families / carers with a wide range of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds
- Lead by example with regards to own conduct, professionalism and clinical practice be a good role model.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse or soon-to-qualify
Desirable
- SASS or mentor qualification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communications skills
- Evidence of working as part of a team
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Mentorship and facilitation of student placements
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of 0-19 services
- Experince of Safe Guarding
- Understanding national & local public health agenda
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse or soon-to-qualify
Desirable
- SASS or mentor qualification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communications skills
- Evidence of working as part of a team
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Mentorship and facilitation of student placements
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of 0-19 services
- Experince of Safe Guarding
- Understanding national & local public health agenda
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne
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).
