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, 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 to help us work with children, young
people and their families to deliver the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme.
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, and
encourage successful candidates to consider a future place on the Specialist
Community Public Health Nurse Course (SCPHN). If your application is successful you will be given the opportunity to learn skills, and develop qualities to
enable you to be fully prepared for the application process leading to the
SCHPN course.
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.
Main duties of the job
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, and where
necessary referring to specialist services.
This role will also include
safeguarding responsibilities, delivery of health promotion such as antenatal
sessions, mentorship of students and staff appraisals.
This role covers East Surrey
(inc. Redhill, Reigate, Horley, Merstham, Tandridge).
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone 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 various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake duties as allocated by the SCPHN
- Build and develop good working relationships with Stakeholders and the
wider multi-disciplinary team
- Make contact with children and families in a variety of community
settings e.g. home, family centres, child health drop-ins
- To undertake development assessments when trained to do so
- To deliver Health Promotion activities to parents and young
children
- To carry out visits to review aspects of development as directed by the
SCPHN
- To manage a delegated case load
- Assist in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme 0-19
- Provide evidence based care to parents and children e.g. breast feeding
, behaviour management
- Identify and support children and families through health needs
assessments who have unmet health needs, provide support and targeted
interventions and where necessary refer to specialist services
- Take appropriate action in cases of suspected or actual child abuse,
working within Surrey safeguarding childrens code of practice and procedures
- Provide enuresis advice and continence assessments
- Identify and support children and families through health needs
assessments and where unmet health needs are identified, provide support and
targeted interventions and where necessary refer to specialist services
- Take appropriate action in cases of suspected or actual child abuse,
working within Surrey safeguarding childrens code of practice and procedures
- Attend child protection conferences/core groups as required and
participate in safeguarding supervision
- Undertake health needs assessments for children who are looked after
- Assist in research and service audits
- Supervise junior member of the 0-19 team as directed by the SCPHN SN
undertake junior staff PDR appraisals and direct line management
- Take an active part in clinical supervision
- Participate in meetings as appropriate
- Be prepared to be flexible within contracted hours
- In accordance with the needs of the service, undertake other duties as
required
When completing your application please refer to both the CV Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under
supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake duties as allocated by the SCPHN
- Build and develop good working relationships with Stakeholders and the
wider multi-disciplinary team
- Make contact with children and families in a variety of community
settings e.g. home, family centres, child health drop-ins
- To undertake development assessments when trained to do so
- To deliver Health Promotion activities to parents and young
children
- To carry out visits to review aspects of development as directed by the
SCPHN
- To manage a delegated case load
- Assist in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme 0-19
- Provide evidence based care to parents and children e.g. breast feeding
, behaviour management
- Identify and support children and families through health needs
assessments who have unmet health needs, provide support and targeted
interventions and where necessary refer to specialist services
- Take appropriate action in cases of suspected or actual child abuse,
working within Surrey safeguarding childrens code of practice and procedures
- Provide enuresis advice and continence assessments
- Identify and support children and families through health needs
assessments and where unmet health needs are identified, provide support and
targeted interventions and where necessary refer to specialist services
- Take appropriate action in cases of suspected or actual child abuse,
working within Surrey safeguarding childrens code of practice and procedures
- Attend child protection conferences/core groups as required and
participate in safeguarding supervision
- Undertake health needs assessments for children who are looked after
- Assist in research and service audits
- Supervise junior member of the 0-19 team as directed by the SCPHN SN
undertake junior staff PDR appraisals and direct line management
- Take an active part in clinical supervision
- Participate in meetings as appropriate
- Be prepared to be flexible within contracted hours
- In accordance with the needs of the service, undertake other duties as
required
When completing your application please refer to both the CV Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under
supporting documents
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Valid licence to drive in UK and access to a car for business use
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
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
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
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Valid licence to drive in UK and access to a car for business use
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
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
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
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
