Children and Young Peoples Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To work as part of an integrated Childrens Public Health 0 -19 Nursing team and support in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme to children aged 0 to 19 years old in a variety of community settings.

Will participate in the development of a range of health promotion initiatives which aim towards improving the physical, social, and emotional well-being of children, young people and families.

Dimensions

The post holder will work as part of a geographical, skill mix team to support the delivery of high quality public health services to children, young people, and their families in Nottingham city.

Organise and complete delegated work effectively.

Undertake other duties as may be required for maintenance of an effective and efficient service.

Key Responsibilities

Quality and Performance

Undertake Healthy Child Programme, developmental reviews and public health interventions delegated by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse.

Undertake specific public health programmes of care, such as behaviour/parenting support, sleep management support, continence, healthy lifestyle and speech and language assessments in a variety of settings e.g. home, clinics, childrens centres, and schools.

Be able to facilitate small groups to deliver health promotion messages e.g.weaning, oral health.

Providing routine information to children, young people and families which requires persuasive skills, particularly when there are barriers to understanding.

Receive information from clients who may have difficulty conveying their views and ensure provision is made to facilitate their ability to achieve this e.g.when English is not the first language, SEND.

To be able to assess the needs of families under the direction of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse or Community Public Health Nurse using the relevant assessment tools

To use evidence-based programmes of care in line with CityCare policies and guidelines to deliver safe and effective care.

Undertake targeted health promotion initiatives in a variety of settings e.g. homes, clinics, schools.

Undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required within the remit of the role.

Ability to contribute towards achieving key performance targets.

To contribute to the writing of reports, feedback to the caseload holder and attend meetings/ reviews under supervision to support targeted families.

Maintain an accurate diary in accordance with the lone working policy and adhere to agile working guidance

Work in a cost-effective manner.

Contribute to processes to maintain stock control and ordering of resources required to undertake role.

Actively contribute to maintenance and security of equipment used within the team.

Contribute to activities aimed at increasing service efficiencies e.g., reduced printing and signposting to alternative resources.

Professional

Work in accordance with Nottingham City Local Safeguarding Childrens Board procedures.

Provide and receive routine information, orally, in writing or electronically in line with Nottingham CityCare policy and abiding by legal requirements.

Ensure clear, accurate and up to date recording of information on SystmOne as per local record keeping policy.

Complete all appropriate records/documents in a clear, accurate and timely way, participating in reporting processes as necessary.

Ability to organise and prioritise own workload under the supervision of senior members of the team.

Observe confidentiality at all times.

To demonstrate empathy, compassion, and ability to reassure.

Be sensitive to the needs of children, young people and their carers.

Where communications/barriers are evident identify appropriate resources to optimise understanding for parents and young people.

Participate in the induction/training of new staff.

Provide shadowing opportunities to students on placement with the service.

Delegate work to appropriate support staff according to their remit.

Offer leadership to children and young peoples support workers in the undertaking of their roles e.g. shadowing opportunities and undertaking of clinical supervision/appraisals.

At all times ensure that own actions support and promote equality, diversity, and the rights of patients, the public and colleagues within the health care environment.

To always conduct yourself in a professional manner during the undertaking of your work.

To dress in accordance with Nottingham CityCare Partnership uniform policy.

To uphold Nottingham CityCare Core Values and Behaviours.

Knowledge, training, and experience

To attend mandatory and role specific training sessions as defined by Nottingham CityCare Partnership.

To understand CityCare policies and procedures related to your clinical role.

To attend safeguarding supervision on a regular basis in accordance with Nottingham CityCare Partnership guidelines.

To receive annual review and personal development planning to promote achievement of individual, team and organisation objectives.

General

The post holder will be based either in CityCare Partnership or other premises e.g., Childrens Centres, but will be required to travel to other bases to fulfil their responsibilities. The post holder will be required to visit clients homes, schools and other community settings when working clinically. At times, there may be exposure to unpleasant working conditions, some exposure to hazards as well as occasional verbal aggression from clients.

The post holder may be required to work at any site where CityCare services are delivered.

The post holder is required to have a full driving license, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel between locations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare, childcare or educational setting with a minimum of 2 year experience.
• Experience of working in a skill mix team with a minimum of 2 year experience.
• Experience of carrying out delegated work independently.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care setting.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• An ability to confidently use Microsoft Office programmes, including MS Outlook and MS Word.
• Demonstrate evidence of producing care records.
• Evidence of managing confidential and sensitive information.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• An ability to plan and organise own workload.
• Demonstrate ability to manage own workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate ability to use initiative.

Desirable

• Experience of using electronic healthcare record keeping systems and of contributing to updating patient records.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to be flexible over both working hours, and working at other sites, as and when required to meet the needs of the service.
• Full driving licence, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel between locations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in a healthcare or childcare related area (to include short courses and relevant experience).

Desirable

• Educated to Foundation Degree, or equivalent in a healthcare or childcare-related area.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC

Address

Southglade Access Centre

Southglade Park, Southglade Road, Bestwood

Nottingham

NG5 5GU

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)