Job summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on on public health and prevention means there's never been a better time to join us.
Our Assistant Practitioners work as part of a team with our School Staff Nurses led by our Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHNs) to deliver a range of interventions to improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families.
The East Sussex School Health Service is open Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:30 - 17:00. The main hub is in Polegate with hot desks across the county.
Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Practitioner you will work as part of a team to promote health and wellbeing and prevent ill-health.
You will use your clinical judgment to support evidence-based care planning and make sure that people who use our services have a good experience.
You will develop effective relationships with clients, families and carers where sensitive information is communicated. This includes escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services.
In addition you will maintaining accurate, legible, electronic records and adherence to local performance reporting measures.
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our valuesCompassionateAspirationalResponsiveExcellent.
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both.
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Ourcareer pathways will help you achieve your aspirations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 4th of October 2023.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 4th of October 2023.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5)
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Healthcare worker - working directly with children and young people
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / Eroster / AT-P / Rio)
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
- Understands the role and remit of a Band 4
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise own workload
- Ability to cope with change
- Ability to use own initiative
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures
- Ability to manage own time effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5)
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Healthcare worker - working directly with children and young people
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / Eroster / AT-P / Rio)
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
- Understands the role and remit of a Band 4
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise own workload
- Ability to cope with change
- Ability to use own initiative
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures
- Ability to manage own time effectively
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).
