Job summary
The post holder will provide high quality professional leadership and oversight of clinical and operational management to deliver the commissioned public health nursing services (Health Visiting and School Nursing). The role focuses on reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for all children, young people and their families.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead on the clinical delivery of the 0 to 19 Torbay service, providing specialist education and training to staff to ensure that they develop and deliver in accordance with national best practice and service standards.
The post holder will work in collaboration with divisional, organisational and external partners to provide assurance that robust systems of governance and performance are in place and that high quality client care is being developed and delivered safely.
They will ensure a robust approach to safeguarding and lead on the implementation of nursing strategies and policies. The post holder will establish and maintain health visiting professional networks both locally and nationally, ensuring the Trust are fully aware of current professional issues.
The Professional Lead will provide expert advice develop strategy and implement policy and measure outcomes to assure the quality and safety of nursing practice.
The post holder will work with commissioners to ensure compliance of the contract key performance indicators.
About us
0 to 19 Torbay is a partnership between TSDFT and The Children's Society and Action for Children.
These services have come together to provide a preventative model to children, young people and their families in Torbay in order to improve outcomes for children and young people across Torbay.
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Working together with statutory and community services.
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Through supporting the whole family and building on strengths.
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By giving children the best start in life, to stay well and thrive.
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Being baby, young person and family friendly.
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Broadening the skills of the workforce.
You will be working for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Please use the link below to find out more:
Why Work With Us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Please refer to your suitability for the post in your supporting information from the role requirements of the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Please refer to your suitability for the post in your supporting information from the role requirements of the person specification.
Person Specification
SCPHN qualification
Essential
- Registered nurse and specialist qualification in Health Visiting or School Nursing on part 1 & 3 of NMC register
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience in related subject or able able to demonstrate ability to work at master's level.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- SCPHN Practice Teacher Qualification or equivalent experience
- Solihull Foundation Course
- Newborn hearing screening module
- Mentor qualification active on Trust database
- Coaching course completed
- V150 or V300 Prescriber
Person Specification
SCPHN qualification
Essential
- Registered nurse and specialist qualification in Health Visiting or School Nursing on part 1 & 3 of NMC register
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience in related subject or able able to demonstrate ability to work at master's level.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- SCPHN Practice Teacher Qualification or equivalent experience
- Solihull Foundation Course
- Newborn hearing screening module
- Mentor qualification active on Trust database
- Coaching course completed
- V150 or V300 Prescriber
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).
