Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (HV)

Job summary

Various hours available

The Rotherham 0-19 Childrens Public Health Nursing Service are looking to recruit dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Community Public Health Nurses, Health Visitors with initiative and drive in order to deliver high quality public health nursing, promoting healthy lifestyles and improving health inequalities to children, young people and their families in Rotherham.

You should be able to demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working with a focus on the child, be committed to achieving positive health outcomes for children and families in Rotherham, as well as a keen interest in developing services. You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, be willing to facilitate and support change in service delivery, have the ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated skill mix team. We offer flexible and agile working options.

An in depth knowledge of the current health agenda relating to children's services is essential. The successful candidate will work across the 0-19 service ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality services to a caseload of babies, children, young people and their families - using research-based evidence to inform practice with agreed professional standards.

Main duties of the job

-To provide a consistent, effective, accessible and appropriate 0-19 Service for children, young people and their families.

-To work in partnership with agencies and families.

-To signpost to partner agencies where assessed as required. -To lead the delivery of the Public Health, Universal, Specialist and Targeted interventions across the 0-19 years age range for a defined population and this will be delivered in line with the national and local guidelines to address public health priorities.

-To work proactively using a partnership approach to promote health and contribute to tackling health inequalities within the level of competencies required for the post.

-To work with children, young people and families within the home environment, school, or other identified community setting.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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 colleagues are key to our 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

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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

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