Job summary
Sirona care &
health’s Public Health Nursing service is excited to be expanding our Clinical
Leadership teams for Health Visiting within the Bristol, North Somerset and
South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).
We are a forward
thinking, innovative service currently embarking on a journey of
transformation. Which will see us embed the THRIVE model and principles into
our work with Children, Young People, Families and Communities across the
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire areas. This implementation of
THRIVE within the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme offer will ensure we
support and empower parents, young people and children to make decisions that
will positively affect their future health and well-being.
If you are a Specialist
Community Public Health Nurse with a passion for leading teams in the delivery
of place based and needs led services then this role could be for you.
We are keen to develop
and support Clinical Leads working within our service in providing leadership,
supervision and compassion to the health visiting and teams.
All roles are substantive
and can be offered between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
Compassionate Clinical Leadership to defined Health Visiting teams within either Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Collaborative working with Locality Leads, Public Health Nursing teams, Safeguarding teams, wider Sirona care & health teams, Children’s Centres, Primary Care Teams (GPs) etc.
Line management of skill mixed Public Health Nursing teams, working with the Locality Lead to ensure delivery of the Health Visiting service.
Support and contribute to the design of pathways, audits, standard operating procedures and policies to ensure the service delivery is meeting the needs of children, young people, families and communities.
Provide supervision, management 1:1s and professional development reviews to those you line manage with a view to supporting them in achieving their potential and being ther best selves.
Review of caseload working and ensuring this aligns with service objectives and contractual requirements.
Supporting the rollout of a THRIVE approach within the service which will compliment the Healthy Child Programme and Child Protection work of practitioners.
Supporting the implementation and sustainability of the MECSH programme within the BNSSG area.
About us
We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we would expect for ourselves and our families.
At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking, and we would particularly love to hear from people from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, who are currently underrepresented and encourage you to consider joining us and adding to the richness of our workforce.
Benefits:
We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.
Additional Information:
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role please refer to the Job Description and
Person Specification attached to this advert. Please read in full before
applying for this role.
Should you wish to discuss the role or ask any questions then please contact the following:
Matt GOULD-COLE, Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing, South Gloucestershire, 07825 660 016
Sheila OGILVIE, Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing, Bristol- North Locality, 07552 251 681
Jess WILLIAMS, Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing, Bristol- South Locality, 07500 762 278
Andrea CHOULES, Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing, Bristol- East and Central Locality, 07387 525 915
Ali CHINN, Interim Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing, North Somerset, 07977 194 718
Fiona OWENS, Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing, North Somerset, 07825 606 944
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role please refer to the Job Description and
Person Specification attached to this advert. Please read in full before
applying for this role.
Should you wish to discuss the role or ask any questions then please contact the following:
Matt GOULD-COLE, Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing, South Gloucestershire, 07825 660 016
Sheila OGILVIE, Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing, Bristol- North Locality, 07552 251 681
Jess WILLIAMS, Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing, Bristol- South Locality, 07500 762 278
Andrea CHOULES, Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing, Bristol- East and Central Locality, 07387 525 915
Ali CHINN, Interim Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing, North Somerset, 07977 194 718
Fiona OWENS, Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing, North Somerset, 07825 606 944
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership experience for example leading a project, mentoring a student.
- Extensive experience of working as a qualified SCPHN practitioner.
- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of Public Health Nursing and the role the service has within the wider integrated system.
- Demonstrable evidence of use of advanced communication skills applied within complex situations to support staff or own clinical practice.
- Demonstrable evidence of ability to problem solve at an advanced level.
- Ability to stimulate innovation and creative thinking within service improvement taking into consideration relevant business implications.
- Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults policies and procedures.
- Excellent levels of IT literacy including skills required for audit, reporting and presentation.
- The ability to manage risk and escalate to appropriate levels within the organisation.
- The ability to proactively search and distribute new evidence and research which informs public health practice
- Experience of working in collaboration with other health care and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for local families and communities
- Demonstrable leadership skills in promoting the health visiting service/public health role with other professionals and agencies.
Desirable
- Experience of leadership training and development
Location Preference
Essential
- Please state which location you are applying for:
- South Glos
- Bristol North
- Bristol South
- Bristol East/Central
- North Somerset
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)
- Post graduate diploma level qualification, training or demonstrable experience in Public Health Nursing
Desirable
- Masters degree in Public Health Nursing or related subject
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership experience for example leading a project, mentoring a student.
- Extensive experience of working as a qualified SCPHN practitioner.
- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of Public Health Nursing and the role the service has within the wider integrated system.
- Demonstrable evidence of use of advanced communication skills applied within complex situations to support staff or own clinical practice.
- Demonstrable evidence of ability to problem solve at an advanced level.
- Ability to stimulate innovation and creative thinking within service improvement taking into consideration relevant business implications.
- Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults policies and procedures.
- Excellent levels of IT literacy including skills required for audit, reporting and presentation.
- The ability to manage risk and escalate to appropriate levels within the organisation.
- The ability to proactively search and distribute new evidence and research which informs public health practice
- Experience of working in collaboration with other health care and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for local families and communities
- Demonstrable leadership skills in promoting the health visiting service/public health role with other professionals and agencies.
Desirable
- Experience of leadership training and development
Location Preference
Essential
- Please state which location you are applying for:
- South Glos
- Bristol North
- Bristol South
- Bristol East/Central
- North Somerset
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)
- Post graduate diploma level qualification, training or demonstrable experience in Public Health Nursing
Desirable
- Masters degree in Public Health Nursing or related subject
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).
