Associate Public Health Nurse

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2025

Part time 21 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic team player to work within the Rotherham 0-19 service supporting work to improve infant feeding standards across the Rotherham Family Hub network. As an integral part of the Rotherham Infant Feeding Team you will support delivery of the infant feeding programme expectations of the Family Hubs and start for life programme. This rewarding post will provide the opportunity to develop new skills and the chance to influence and shape local infant feeding services.

Applications are welcome from experienced community Practitioners with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and empower others. You will work closely with multiagency colleagues to provide a range of services to support and promote breastfeeding across the Rotherham Borough. You will have a good understanding of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly standards and experience of delivering infant feeding support to a high standard.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a role model for high standards in infant feeding support in line with the Baby Friendly standards, ensuring that infant feeding advice and care is based on current evidence, guidelines, and policies.

Working with the Breastfeeding Strategic lead to plan, implement and evaluate the Unicef UK BFI accreditation process across the Family Hub network.

Deliver effective infant feeding training to a range of health and social care professionals.

Participate in the planning, implementation and reporting of clinical audits.

Improving the quality and consistency of feeding information, advice and support available to mothers.

Working collaboratively with multiagency agency partners to develop the breastfeeding peer support service and support volunteers.

Effectively manage own time and prioritise workload in order to achieve agreed objectives and targets.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-02-010B

Job locations

Rotherham Community Health Centre

Greasbrough Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current Level One NMC registration.
Willingness to undertake further training
Evidence of continuous professional development
Relevant learning beyond registration.

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an awareness of 0- 19 Universal Services, the Public Health Agenda and Primary Care.

Desirable

Understanding of National and Local drivers and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Skills and Abilities Planning and Organising

Essential

Ability to manage time, a delegated workload and/or a work area and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Team Player.

Analytical and Judgement

Essential

Excellent communication and evaluation skills.

Communication and Relationships

Essential

Able to present and receive complex information with a multi professional team. Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.

Physical/Practical

Essential

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
Adequate keyboard skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

Experience of working with children.
Experience of working in a community setting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current Level One NMC registration.
Willingness to undertake further training
Evidence of continuous professional development
Relevant learning beyond registration.

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an awareness of 0- 19 Universal Services, the Public Health Agenda and Primary Care.

Desirable

Understanding of National and Local drivers and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Skills and Abilities Planning and Organising

Essential

Ability to manage time, a delegated workload and/or a work area and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Team Player.

Analytical and Judgement

Essential

Excellent communication and evaluation skills.

Communication and Relationships

Essential

Able to present and receive complex information with a multi professional team. Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.

Physical/Practical

Essential

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
Adequate keyboard skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

Experience of working with children.
Experience of working in a community setting.

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.