Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Early Start 0-19 Service in the London Borough of Ealing to support work undertaken across both the School Nurse Team and the Health Visiting Skill Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with families to promote and support all aspects of infant feeding, including breastfeeding, introduction of solids and maintenance of a balance diet in children under 5.
You will have the opportunity to also support the health and wellbeing of school aged children; including height and weight checks for all reception and year six children as part of the National Child Measurement Programme
You will need to have excellent communication skills to support children and families from a range of backgrounds, as well as work with staff and professionals from health, education, and early years settings. You should be confident working as part of a team, as well as be able to use initiative and work independently (with limited supervision). Mobile and agile working is a key part of the way the services operates so you will need to be comfortable travelling between venues throughout the week; as well as working virtually/ online.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will provide a high standard of information and support to breastfeeding mothers, partners and their babies before and after the birth in a range of settings (home, children's centres and clinics etc.)
- The post holder, following appropriate training will work with minimal supervision and use their initiative to undertake a range of tasks involving promoting and supporting infant feeding, including breastfeeding, introduction of solids and maintenance of a balance diet in early childhood.
- The post holder will visit schools to carry out height and weight checks for all reception and year six children as part of the NCMP programme and carry out administrative duties, including data inputting to ensure the smooth running of service delivery.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Evidence of health related qualification or NVQ study to level 3 or equivalent qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience in developing and maintaining IT based data collection and reporting systems
- Experience of working effectively within a team environment
- Experience of working with children.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Breastfeeding Supporter or/and working in schools
- Previous NHS or public sector environment experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills (MS Word, excel, power point, Access and publisher, MS Outlook and internet)
- Ability to work collaboratively with health professionals to improve infant feeding outcome for women and their babies
- Knowledge of Infant Nutrition and breastfeeding
Desirable
- Knowledge of school aged screening
- Awareness of the support needs of pregnant women and new mothers in relation to infant feeding choices
- Understanding of the evidence for breastfeeding peer support and the importance of breastfeeding on mothers and babies health
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Evidence of health related qualification or NVQ study to level 3 or equivalent qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience in developing and maintaining IT based data collection and reporting systems
- Experience of working effectively within a team environment
- Experience of working with children.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Breastfeeding Supporter or/and working in schools
- Previous NHS or public sector environment experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills (MS Word, excel, power point, Access and publisher, MS Outlook and internet)
- Ability to work collaboratively with health professionals to improve infant feeding outcome for women and their babies
- Knowledge of Infant Nutrition and breastfeeding
Desirable
- Knowledge of school aged screening
- Awareness of the support needs of pregnant women and new mothers in relation to infant feeding choices
- Understanding of the evidence for breastfeeding peer support and the importance of breastfeeding on mothers and babies health
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).
