Job summary
Are you passionate about
improving outcomes for children and families? Were looking for dynamic Specialist
Community Public Health Nurses (HV). We have 2 posts available, a 37.5 hour
post in Wychavon, based in Evesham and a 22.5 hour post in Wyre Forest, Based
in Kidderminster.
We are looking for keen and
enthusiastic SCPHNs to join our teams. You will lead a skill mix team to deliver
the Healthy Child Programme, driving forward the public health agenda through
collaborative and innovative working.
You will be joining friendly and
supportive 0-19 Public Health Nursing teams. We are looking for SCPHNs who are
keen to use their specialist qualification to manage busy caseloads and support
their skill mix teams. The teams cover both rural and urban areas and being
able to meet the travel requirements of the role is essential. Travel across
the locality, and Worcestershire, will be required.
Professional development is encouraged
and supported.
Informal discussions welcome.
Main duties of the job
As a SCPHN (HV) you will lead
the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. You will travel across the
beautiful Worcestershire countryside and through our towns to visit families at
home, in clinic and at locations to meet their needs. Leading a skill mix team,
you will work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, evidence-based
interventions. Your knowledge of local and national issues that impact on the
0-5 population will support your practice. You will have the opportunity to
champion public health priorities, promoting health equity and early
intervention through High Impact Area groups and MECSH. Through monitoring outcomes using evidence-based
tools you will strive to improve service delivery through innovative practice.
Multi-agency working is key to this role, and you will need to be confident
working with other professionals to empower the most vulnerable families to
make positive change. You will be confident in your decision making and report
writing.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent Nursing experience post registration.
- Previous experience providing a health service to children young people and families
- Able to demonstrate evidence based practice
- Experience of time and resource management
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Public Health Nursing team.
- Use of MECSH.
- Experience of Multi-Agency working.
- Experience in the supervision and assessment of pre-registration and post-registration nursing students.
- Leadership experience.
- Experience of Early Help Assessment / Planning.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of research and clinical governance.
- Evidence of recent study in relation to children and families.
- Understanding of Public Health Priorities in Worcestershire.
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN (Child) / RGN /Registered Midwife
- BSc HV qualification public health specification at degree level
- Registered with NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor and Assessor.
- Community Prescribing Qualification.
Skills & Abilities
Desirable
- Teaching and group presentation skills.
- Innovative practice.
- Ability to facilitate mentorship and supervision of others.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- You will need to be able to meet the travel needs of this community-based post. It is unlikely public transport will be sufficient due to the nature of the role and geography of the areas covered.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent Nursing experience post registration.
- Previous experience providing a health service to children young people and families
- Able to demonstrate evidence based practice
- Experience of time and resource management
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Public Health Nursing team.
- Use of MECSH.
- Experience of Multi-Agency working.
- Experience in the supervision and assessment of pre-registration and post-registration nursing students.
- Leadership experience.
- Experience of Early Help Assessment / Planning.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of research and clinical governance.
- Evidence of recent study in relation to children and families.
- Understanding of Public Health Priorities in Worcestershire.
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN (Child) / RGN /Registered Midwife
- BSc HV qualification public health specification at degree level
- Registered with NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor and Assessor.
- Community Prescribing Qualification.
Skills & Abilities
Desirable
- Teaching and group presentation skills.
- Innovative practice.
- Ability to facilitate mentorship and supervision of others.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- You will need to be able to meet the travel needs of this community-based post. It is unlikely public transport will be sufficient due to the nature of the role and geography of the areas covered.
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).
