Job summary
Are you a nurse thinking about working in a
different way, promoting health and wellness? Interested in the opportunity to
work with an inspiring and exciting group of people who are the next
generation? Do you share our passion for improving outcomes for children and
young people?
If your answer is yes, then this could be the
perfect opportunity for you!
Children Family
Health Surrey is looking for nurses from a variety of backgrounds and
experience to join our organisation and help us work with children, young
people and their families to deliver the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme
Main duties of the job
You will be supported by our clinical specialists
/ team leaders, service managers and safeguarding service to provide excellent
practice and develop your skills and knowledge to offer a public health service
to the 0-19 age range. We have an excellent preceptorship model to support
newly qualified nurses. We are committed to professional development, have an
invigorating training plan and an active school nurses forum.
The successful applicants will work up to
full-time 37.5 hours per week.
If you have the drive and
passion to work with communities and families to make a difference for children
and young people then we would love to hear from you.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that is committed to providing first rate care and services to its local community?
First Community is a CQC rated Good staff owned social enterprise, which delivers NHS community services to residents across east Surrey and in parts of West Sussex.
First Community is a great place to work, everyone here has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and employee benefits including a car salary sacrifice scheme.
First Community values diversity and inclusion and is committed to the recruitment and retention of under-represented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will be a member of the 0-19 public health team delivering the Healthy Child
Programme to children, young people and their families. Supported by the SCPHN,
the post holder will participate in delivering a universal core service, and
provide targeted interventions, to address health inequalities, where necessary
referring to specialist services. This role will also include safeguarding
responsibilities, immunisations, mentorship of students and staff appraisals.
Please see job description and person specification document attached for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will be a member of the 0-19 public health team delivering the Healthy Child
Programme to children, young people and their families. Supported by the SCPHN,
the post holder will participate in delivering a universal core service, and
provide targeted interventions, to address health inequalities, where necessary
referring to specialist services. This role will also include safeguarding
responsibilities, immunisations, mentorship of students and staff appraisals.
Please see job description and person specification document attached for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Mentor preparation, ENB 998 or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of professional and personal development and acquisition of transferable skills relevant to the job description
- Understanding of current issues affecting the NHS public health agenda
- Understanding of clinical governance with some previous experience of undertaking audits.
Desirable
- Completion of safeguarding modules
- Immunisation training and/or experience
- Knowledge of child developmental
- Infant feeding knowledge and experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- At least 1 years experience as a qualified nurse
- Relevant experience of working with children, young people and families
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload and demonstrate ability to work independently.
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with other both internal and external partner agencies
- Work under pressure and demonstrate ability to change priorities at short notice
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to children and their families in challenging situations
Other
Essential
- Valid licence to drive in UK with access to a car for business use
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Mentor preparation, ENB 998 or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of professional and personal development and acquisition of transferable skills relevant to the job description
- Understanding of current issues affecting the NHS public health agenda
- Understanding of clinical governance with some previous experience of undertaking audits.
Desirable
- Completion of safeguarding modules
- Immunisation training and/or experience
- Knowledge of child developmental
- Infant feeding knowledge and experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- At least 1 years experience as a qualified nurse
- Relevant experience of working with children, young people and families
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload and demonstrate ability to work independently.
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with other both internal and external partner agencies
- Work under pressure and demonstrate ability to change priorities at short notice
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to children and their families in challenging situations
Other
Essential
- Valid licence to drive in UK with access to a car for business use
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).
