Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and conscientious practitioners to join our 0-5 team based in Burgess Hill . Our service is open Monday to Friday 9-5. Previous experience of working in the community is not essential.
Are you a qualified or about to qualify (child, adult, mental health or learning disability) nurse or a midwife with a passion for public health and improving outcomes for children in West Sussex? Would you like to work for a friendly and passionate Health visitor team who make a difference to children's lives every day?
Alongside a skill mix team of health visitors and nursery nurses, you will work in collaboration with families; providing universal and targeted early interventions to ensure every child is offered the best start in life.
We are looking for a compassionate individual who can demonstrate excellent communication skills and is able to work in partnership with multi-agency and inter-professional colleagues to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP).
This is a permanent position but may also be an excellent opportunity to gain experience for an individual interested in undertaking a Specialist Community Public Health course in health visiting or school nursing in the future. A programme of support is being developed to support internal applicants interested in applying for a funded degree to become a health visitor or school nurse.
Main duties of the job
- Managing a clinical caseload
- Undertaking holistic assessments, identifying health needs, parenting capacity and family/environmental factors
- Implementing and evaluating programmes of care
- Delivering evidence based health promotion advice
- Undertaking targeted support in line with our commissioned service
- Inter-professional working to deliver the healthy child programme and safeguard children
West Sussex HCP have achieved full UNICEF UK'sBaby Friendly accreditation and hold the UNICEF Gold Award for embedding Baby Friendly care in our workplace.
About us
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
- Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
- Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
- July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
- Flexible working patterns offered across all services
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for full details.
As a Healthy Child Programme we are fully invested in supporting the learning and development of our staff. You will be actively encouraged to develop your skills and newly appointed practitioner you can expect:
- A thought after induction programme with dedicated Practice Education Team
- 6 months of action learning sets
- 2-day breastfeeding training as part of our Gold Unicef accredited service.
We also offer bi-monthly learning sessions, annual forum and opportunities for regular clinical supervision and safeguarding supervision to all of our qualified staff.
Informal chats/visits are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for full details.
As a Healthy Child Programme we are fully invested in supporting the learning and development of our staff. You will be actively encouraged to develop your skills and newly appointed practitioner you can expect:
- A thought after induction programme with dedicated Practice Education Team
- 6 months of action learning sets
- 2-day breastfeeding training as part of our Gold Unicef accredited service.
We also offer bi-monthly learning sessions, annual forum and opportunities for regular clinical supervision and safeguarding supervision to all of our qualified staff.
Informal chats/visits are welcomed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife
- To hold or be willing to obtain Child protection Module
Desirable
- Registered Childrens Nurse
- Evidence of academic study within last 5 years
- Undergraduate degree 2:1 or above
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to negotiate and manage conflict
- Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate for the role
- Ability to identify difficult situations and act appropriately to obtain support
- Good IT skills
- Commitment to lifelong learning and development
Desirable
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children Procedures
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working with children
- Experience of working within a community setting
- Undergraduate degree 2:1 or above
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife
- To hold or be willing to obtain Child protection Module
Desirable
- Registered Childrens Nurse
- Evidence of academic study within last 5 years
- Undergraduate degree 2:1 or above
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to negotiate and manage conflict
- Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate for the role
- Ability to identify difficult situations and act appropriately to obtain support
- Good IT skills
- Commitment to lifelong learning and development
Desirable
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children Procedures
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working with children
- Experience of working within a community setting
- Undergraduate degree 2:1 or above
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).
