Job summary
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Community Public Health Staff Nurses for the 0-19 Service (0-5 Health Visiting) across Sheffield. The post includes working in family homes, Family Hubs, and other community venues.
The Community Public Health Staff Nurse will work as part of a skill mix team to support children, young people and families to achieve best outcomes. The successful applicants will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
The 0-19 team works in partnership with other agencies to deliver a Universal service and identify and support children and young people with complex needs and safeguarding concerns.
Main duties of the job
- Working under indirect supervision of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, (SCPHN), to deliver the Healthy Child Programme
- Undertake routine home visits.
- Monitor and evaluate care
- Work with the child, family, and specialist services to assess needs and plan specific care.
- To support the 0-19 Team to meet the safeguarding needs of children and families, working according to safeguarding guidelines as defined by local and national policy.
- Promote the health of looked after children, including completion of review health assessments.
- Contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of therapeutic programmes to empower individuals to make informed choices.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MANAGERIAL AND LEADERSHIP
- Use effective delegation skills within the team.
- Participate in the induction programmes for new staff
- Provide supervision to pre and post registered nurses and Community Nursery Nurses
SERVICE DELIVERY
- Deliver the Healthy Child Programme
- Working under indirect supervision of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, (SCPHN), to assess the health needs of children, young people and their families utilising an appropriate assessment framework. Report assessment outcomes to the SCPHN and other agencies as appropriate.
- Communicate and liaise with members of the broader health team, parents, and carers.
- Refer to other specialist services and agencies as appropriate. Review children who are referred, where appropriate engage in joint work with other services.
- With supervision from the SCPHN, identify and prioritise children and families who require a rapid response or would benefit most from the support of the SCPHN or other services. Working with the broader health team contribute to an appropriate plan for each child and family who needs particular support.
- Undertake routine home visits.
- Monitor and evaluate care
- Work with the child, family, and specialist services to assess needs and plan specific care.
- To support the 0-19 Team to meet the safeguarding needs of children and families, working according to safeguarding guidelines as defined by local and national policy.
- Attend safeguarding meetings as appropriate and feedback to the Band 6 SCPHN. Providing reports and information to other agencies as appropriate.
- Promote the health of looked after children, including completion of review health assessments.
- Contribute to the identification of the public health needs of the locality population and determine the priorities for action. Develop and co-ordinate health promotion and public health strategies to address the identified needs.
- Contribute to the facilitation of group work with parents, children, and others.
- Contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of therapeutic programmes to empower individuals to make informed choices.
- Use time management skills effectively to prioritise work within agreed time scales.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain clinical competency and accountability in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. (Revalidation)
- Work within the policies and procedures of The Sheffield Childrens Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with the record keeping policy.
- Utilise the electronic record inputting and retrieving data where necessary.
- Utilise research-based practice and developments.
- Participate in clinical supervision and performance development reviews (PDR) and take responsibility for achieving development objectives.
- Accurately record and collect data/statistics as required by the service in accordance with agreed timescales.
- Undertake and contribute to clinical audit
- Participate constructively within service meetings.
- Monitor and report to the Team Leader regarding staff safety / accidents / reportable incidents as identified by the policies and procedures.
PROMOTION OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
- The Public Health Staff Nurse will work within Trust policies, promotion equality, inclusion, and diversity for patients and colleagues
HEALTH AND WELLBEING AT WORK
- The Public Health Staff Nurse will promote health and wellbeing at work, valuing equality and diversity.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
MANAGERIAL AND LEADERSHIP
- Use effective delegation skills within the team.
- Participate in the induction programmes for new staff
- Provide supervision to pre and post registered nurses and Community Nursery Nurses
SERVICE DELIVERY
- Deliver the Healthy Child Programme
- Working under indirect supervision of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, (SCPHN), to assess the health needs of children, young people and their families utilising an appropriate assessment framework. Report assessment outcomes to the SCPHN and other agencies as appropriate.
- Communicate and liaise with members of the broader health team, parents, and carers.
- Refer to other specialist services and agencies as appropriate. Review children who are referred, where appropriate engage in joint work with other services.
- With supervision from the SCPHN, identify and prioritise children and families who require a rapid response or would benefit most from the support of the SCPHN or other services. Working with the broader health team contribute to an appropriate plan for each child and family who needs particular support.
- Undertake routine home visits.
- Monitor and evaluate care
- Work with the child, family, and specialist services to assess needs and plan specific care.
- To support the 0-19 Team to meet the safeguarding needs of children and families, working according to safeguarding guidelines as defined by local and national policy.
- Attend safeguarding meetings as appropriate and feedback to the Band 6 SCPHN. Providing reports and information to other agencies as appropriate.
- Promote the health of looked after children, including completion of review health assessments.
- Contribute to the identification of the public health needs of the locality population and determine the priorities for action. Develop and co-ordinate health promotion and public health strategies to address the identified needs.
- Contribute to the facilitation of group work with parents, children, and others.
- Contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of therapeutic programmes to empower individuals to make informed choices.
- Use time management skills effectively to prioritise work within agreed time scales.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain clinical competency and accountability in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. (Revalidation)
- Work within the policies and procedures of The Sheffield Childrens Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with the record keeping policy.
- Utilise the electronic record inputting and retrieving data where necessary.
- Utilise research-based practice and developments.
- Participate in clinical supervision and performance development reviews (PDR) and take responsibility for achieving development objectives.
- Accurately record and collect data/statistics as required by the service in accordance with agreed timescales.
- Undertake and contribute to clinical audit
- Participate constructively within service meetings.
- Monitor and report to the Team Leader regarding staff safety / accidents / reportable incidents as identified by the policies and procedures.
PROMOTION OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
- The Public Health Staff Nurse will work within Trust policies, promotion equality, inclusion, and diversity for patients and colleagues
HEALTH AND WELLBEING AT WORK
- The Public Health Staff Nurse will promote health and wellbeing at work, valuing equality and diversity.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience of working with children and/or adults
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Evidence of delivering Public Health interventions
- Demonstrates the ability to recognise vulnerabilities when working with children, young people and families.
- Public health and health promotion experience and group facilitation
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of healthy child programme
Desirable
- Knowledge of the physical and emotional development of children
- Demonstrates an understanding of factors which impact on long term wellbeing
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RGN, RSCN, RMN, RDN)
- Current registration with NMC
Desirable
- Evidence of recent study or development
- Evidence of study at level 6
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience of working with children and/or adults
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Evidence of delivering Public Health interventions
- Demonstrates the ability to recognise vulnerabilities when working with children, young people and families.
- Public health and health promotion experience and group facilitation
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of healthy child programme
Desirable
- Knowledge of the physical and emotional development of children
- Demonstrates an understanding of factors which impact on long term wellbeing
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RGN, RSCN, RMN, RDN)
- Current registration with NMC
Desirable
- Evidence of recent study or development
- Evidence of study at level 6
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).
