Job summary
Community Staff Nurses are a valued part of our skill
mix team, who work with the Named Health Visitor and Early Years Family
Practitioners to empower Children, Young People and Families to make healthy
lifestyle choices. They are able to offer Healthy Child Programme contacts,
identifying when extra help may be required and offer the appropriate support
or signposting as needed under the direction of named Health Visitor.
The successful candidate will have excellent
communication skills and be able to build effective working relationships with
a wide range of people. They will have exceptional time management and
organisational skills and demonstrate a resilient, brave and connected mind
set. The ability to travel throughout the Borough is essential and therefore a
car driver would be preferable. This is an excellent career development
opportunity for anyone considering SCPHN training in the future.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver a comprehensive and needs led 0-5 Public Health Nursing Service.
- To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to facilitate seamless delivery of services for 0-5 age population.
- To contribute to the delivery of Early Help Assessments and plans.
- To work with Children, Young People and Families to reduce the impact of health inequalities.
- To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to Safeguard Children, Young People and Families.
About us
At
Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our
ambitious vision is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the
people of Swindon at their heart. Because thats who were doing it for the
communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council,
youll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact.
Its all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of
life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
As
an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of
communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic
minorities. Read ourstatement of
commitment to equality & inclusion.
Please note Swindon Borough Council terms and
condition apply to this role.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).
You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work with children, young people and their parents/care givers to complete assessment and referral processes as required.
- To plan and organise activities and interventions related to the 0-5 core offer for Children Young People and Families.
- To plan and organise additional, targeted support for Children, Young People and Families as appropriate.
- To plan, organise and adjust the delivery of individual needs led care packages in partnership with other relevant agencies.
- To plan and organise home visits as appropriate as a lone worker or in conjunction with other professionals.
- To plan and organise services in response to local and national directives.
- To maintain contemporaneous client records as per NMC guidelines and service standards.
- To act as an advocate for identified children and young people to facilitate access to, and understanding of appropriate services.
- To prepare for, attend and participate in multi-agency meetings.
- To be responsible for supporting and implementing team around the child (TAC), child protection and child in need plans as appropriate.
- To undertake Universal New Birth visits to families under direction of named Health Visitor
- To undertake Universal 6-8 week health reviews under direction of named Health Visitor
- To undertake family needs assessments.
- To undertake developmental assessments.
- To undertake Blood Spot screening as required
- To undertake Universal Transfer In visits to families under direction of named Health Visitor.
- PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR FULL ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA WHEN MAKING JOB
APPLICATION.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work with children, young people and their parents/care givers to complete assessment and referral processes as required.
- To plan and organise activities and interventions related to the 0-5 core offer for Children Young People and Families.
- To plan and organise additional, targeted support for Children, Young People and Families as appropriate.
- To plan, organise and adjust the delivery of individual needs led care packages in partnership with other relevant agencies.
- To plan and organise home visits as appropriate as a lone worker or in conjunction with other professionals.
- To plan and organise services in response to local and national directives.
- To maintain contemporaneous client records as per NMC guidelines and service standards.
- To act as an advocate for identified children and young people to facilitate access to, and understanding of appropriate services.
- To prepare for, attend and participate in multi-agency meetings.
- To be responsible for supporting and implementing team around the child (TAC), child protection and child in need plans as appropriate.
- To undertake Universal New Birth visits to families under direction of named Health Visitor
- To undertake Universal 6-8 week health reviews under direction of named Health Visitor
- To undertake family needs assessments.
- To undertake developmental assessments.
- To undertake Blood Spot screening as required
- To undertake Universal Transfer In visits to families under direction of named Health Visitor.
- PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR FULL ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA WHEN MAKING JOB
APPLICATION.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC with no restrictions in working practice.
- Evidence of continuing education and training.
- Evidence of recent nursing experience.
- Experience of organising and managing own workload.
- Experience of assessing, planning, writing and delivering plans of care.
- Experience of working with children, young people and families.
- Experience and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel computer programmes.
- Full driving licence and car for work use.
Desirable
- Experience of organising and managing own workload.
- Experience of assessing, planning, writing and delivering plans of care.
- Managing and prioritising work within a defined caseload.
- Ability to analyse, evaluate conflicting opinions, and communicate relevant information to parents and other professionals.
- Identification, assessment, referral and management of safeguarding concerns, working with children, young people and their families in accordance with South West Child Protection Procedures.
- Communication skills to work positively with children & young people.
- Ability to represent the 0-19 public health nursing service in a multi-disciplinary team, sharing relevant information with the aim of improving the health of children and young people.
- Role in clinical audit and research as required by Swindon Borough Council and the 0-19 PH Nursing Service.
- Ability to be creative to engage with challenging young people and their families.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC with no restrictions in working practice.
- Evidence of continuing education and training.
- Evidence of recent nursing experience.
- Experience of organising and managing own workload.
- Experience of assessing, planning, writing and delivering plans of care.
- Experience of working with children, young people and families.
- Experience and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel computer programmes.
- Full driving licence and car for work use.
Desirable
- Experience of organising and managing own workload.
- Experience of assessing, planning, writing and delivering plans of care.
- Managing and prioritising work within a defined caseload.
- Ability to analyse, evaluate conflicting opinions, and communicate relevant information to parents and other professionals.
- Identification, assessment, referral and management of safeguarding concerns, working with children, young people and their families in accordance with South West Child Protection Procedures.
- Communication skills to work positively with children & young people.
- Ability to represent the 0-19 public health nursing service in a multi-disciplinary team, sharing relevant information with the aim of improving the health of children and young people.
- Role in clinical audit and research as required by Swindon Borough Council and the 0-19 PH Nursing Service.
- Ability to be creative to engage with challenging young people and their families.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
