Community Public Health Nurse (5-19 Service)

Job title:

Community Public Health Nurse (5-19 Service)

Company

NHS

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Community Staff nurse within the 5-19 service in the High Peaks, North Dales and Glossoplocality.This is a development opportunity for those wishing to increase their skills and progress their career in Children’s Community Services.We are a fast paced, innovative, dedicated team that requires skills including a positive attitude, flexibility, and the ability to communicate effectively, as well as being motivated, well organised and able to work on your own initiative and being a team player.You will have a passion for promoting public health and supporting children, young people and their families to adopt healthy lifestyles.Applications are welcome from registered nurses, ideally with post-qualification experience, and an interest in developing their skills in working with children and their families within a community public health and multi-agency environment.On completion of the first year in post there may be the opportunity to apply to complete the training for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification (SCPHN) School Nursing Pathway; you will be supported in your development towards this.We can offer a thorough, bespoke induction program, supportive mentorship arrangements, regular clinical and safeguarding supervision as well as ensuring support with continuing professional development.Main duties of the jobThis post presents an exciting opportunity to become part of the 5-19 team and be supported and guided by our service development lead.Our School Nurses work with children and their families both in schools and in the home environment to improve health and social outcomes and make a real difference in a true multi-agency environment. Applicants must be confident in working autonomously as well as part of a team.The office base for this post is at New Mills however, due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality which stretches from Glossop to Matlock, and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. It will also be necessary to travel to other parts of Derbyshire on occasion to undergo training and attend service meetings.About usWorking for your organisationOur Vision:“To be the best provider of local health care and be a great place to work”Our Values:To get the basics rightTo act with compassion and respectTo make a differenceTo value and develop teamworkTo value everyone’s contribution: “everyone matters”Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.If you think that you could make a positive impact on the local community, the team and the organisation, then please contact us to find out more.You can also check out our social media on Twitter and Facebook, or check out our websites:DerbysFamilyHealth (@DCHS_0_19) / TwitterDerbyshire Family Health Service | FacebookDerbyshire Community Health Services (dchs.nhs.uk)Derbyshire Family Health ServiceDate posted09 December 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number842-SCS-5217-24Job locationsHigh Peaks, North Dales and Glossop LocalityHyde Bank RoadNew MillsSK22 4BPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an accountYou will be an integral member of the 5-19 team, supporting the Band 6 SCPHNs alongside other Community Public Health Staff Nurses in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.Your key role will be to support the delivery of bespoke public health sessions in schools addressing identified high impact areas, care planning for children with specific health needs and providing advice and support to parents regarding physical and emotional health needs of their child. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an accountYou will be an integral member of the 5-19 team, supporting the Band 6 SCPHNs alongside other Community Public Health Staff Nurses in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.Your key role will be to support the delivery of bespoke public health sessions in schools addressing identified high impact areas, care planning for children with specific health needs and providing advice and support to parents regarding physical and emotional health needs of their child.Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential

• First level registered General Nurse/ Children’s Nurse.
• NMC Registration
• Recent evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Previous Community Experience
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

Experience and KnowledgeEssential

• The ability to communicate and effectively at a variety of levels.
• Ability to work on own and as part of a team
• Ability to influence and motivate others
• Post registration experience
• Planning and organisational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to public health and service user groups.
• Experience of working with children/ young people on health related issues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures.
• Experience of delivering training
• Awareness of the principle of clinical governance / audit.
• Clinical leadership skills

AptitudeEssential

• To be motivated and have the ability to motivate others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
• To be able to adopt a problem solving attitude.

Desirable

• Evidence of delivering public health initiatives

Values, drivers, motivatorsEssential

• Have the ability to travel between different locations as part of daily duties

IT SkillsEssential

• Knowledge of IT programmes for example Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience of working with electronic patient records, the associated record keeping policies and standards and the Caldecott principles.
• Experience in interpreting data to inform practice.
• Knowledge of using social media.

Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential

• First level registered General Nurse/ Children’s Nurse.
• NMC Registration
• Recent evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Previous Community Experience
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

Experience and KnowledgeEssential

• The ability to communicate and effectively at a variety of levels.
• Ability to work on own and as part of a team
• Ability to influence and motivate others
• Post registration experience
• Planning and organisational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to public health and service user groups.
• Experience of working with children/ young people on health related issues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures.
• Experience of delivering training
• Awareness of the principle of clinical governance / audit.
• Clinical leadership skills

AptitudeEssential

• To be motivated and have the ability to motivate others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
• To be able to adopt a problem solving attitude.

Desirable

• Evidence of delivering public health initiatives

Values, drivers, motivatorsEssential

• Have the ability to travel between different locations as part of daily duties

IT SkillsEssential

• Knowledge of IT programmes for example Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience of working with electronic patient records, the associated record keeping policies and standards and the Caldecott principles.
• Experience in interpreting data to inform practice.
• Knowledge of using social media.

Expected salary

£29970 – 36483 per year

Location

New Mills, Derbyshire

Job date

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:23:04 GMT

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