Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Associate Public Health Practitioner, (Community Nursery Nurse) in the Hertfordshire Family Centre Service based in the Watford and 3 Rivers team. Full and Part time hours considered.
Candidates MUST have a NVQ level 3 in Early years or Childcare or equivalent (BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma)
This is an exciting time to be joining our team as we move forward with our integrated approach to delivering the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) to all our families.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
- Will be part of a skill mixed team and as a Community Nursery Nurse you will work to deliver the universal and targeted Healthy Child and Public Health Nursing Programme as part of the Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Working across the 0-5 age, age 6 Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) age range under the direction of the Public Health Nurse (PHN) to improve the Health and wellbeing of the local population.
- Have a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the job description for more details.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the job description for more details.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GSCE level qualifications or evidence of study to a similar level including English and Maths
- NVQ level 3 in Early years or Childcare or equivalent (BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma
Desirable
- Additional training to foundation degree or BTEC diploma level or equivalent health experience with direct patient contact
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working within a childcare setting
- Experience of planning and delivering targeted activities.
- Experience of working with diverse groups of people
- Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures
- Knowledge of the development of children & young people
Desirable
- Health education/promotion experience
- Experience of using SystmOne
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communicational skills
- Use of initiative to problem solve
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team including the wider multidisciplinary team
other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GSCE level qualifications or evidence of study to a similar level including English and Maths
- NVQ level 3 in Early years or Childcare or equivalent (BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma
Desirable
- Additional training to foundation degree or BTEC diploma level or equivalent health experience with direct patient contact
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working within a childcare setting
- Experience of planning and delivering targeted activities.
- Experience of working with diverse groups of people
- Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures
- Knowledge of the development of children & young people
Desirable
- Health education/promotion experience
- Experience of using SystmOne
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communicational skills
- Use of initiative to problem solve
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team including the wider multidisciplinary team
other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
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).
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