Job summary
To lead on the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme and Public Health Nursing Programme in line with local and national public health priorities to children, young people and families who may be new to the country, young people at risk of sexual exploitation, parents with mental ill health, drug, alcohol and/or domestic violence that are often living in temporary accommodation/refuge and find it difficult or reluctant to access existing services.
The post holder will have the knowledge and skills to identify risk factors and hold a caseload of families that are complex in nature. They will work in partnership with families who may be new to the country, young people at risk of sexual exploitation, parents with mental ill health, drug, alcohol and/or domestic violence that are often living in temporary accommodation/refuge and find it difficult or reluctant to access existing services.
The post holder will have responsibility for identifying transient families, completing health needs assessments, co-ordinating health plans and additional targeted support with the Healthy Families Teams to improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable young people and families in the local population.
Main duties of the job
Ashfield and Mansfield Healthy Families Team, provide a quality service to the local population, we are an integrated service, working in partnership with local Children's Centres, working with children, young people aged 0 - 19 and their families.
This is a specialist post within the Healthy Family Team. The post holder will have responsibility for identifying transient families, completing health needs assessments, co-ordinating health plans and additional targeted support with the Healthy Families Teams to improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children, young people and families in the local population.
A key aspect of the role will be developing links and building supportive relationships within primary care, relevant statutory and voluntary agencies. The post holder will be a source of expert knowledge and support for health colleagues and work collaboratively with partner agencies.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be employed as part of the Healthy Families Programme and work with the diverse, multi-ethnic, deprived and highly mobile population across County.
A key aspect of the role will be developing links and building supportive relationships within primary care, relevant statutory and voluntary agencies. The post holder will be a source of expert knowledge and support for health colleagues and work collaboratively with partner agencies.
You will work with children, young people and families within the home environment, school or other identified community setting.
A key aspect of the role is to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be employed as part of the Healthy Families Programme and work with the diverse, multi-ethnic, deprived and highly mobile population across County.
A key aspect of the role will be developing links and building supportive relationships within primary care, relevant statutory and voluntary agencies. The post holder will be a source of expert knowledge and support for health colleagues and work collaboratively with partner agencies.
You will work with children, young people and families within the home environment, school or other identified community setting.
A key aspect of the role is to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration with NMC
- Registered Specialist Practitioner (Health Visitor / School Nurse)
- Non Medical Prescriber V100
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification (EMB998/730/FLIPS) or equivalent
- Evidence of further professional development
- Independent prescribing V150
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate Health Visiting / School Nursing practice Experience
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Ability to work in partnership with other services to support children & families
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team
- Evidence of Leadership Training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current children & family health agenda
- Advanced communication skills
- Proven communications skills - written, oral & IT Interpersonal skills: Problem solving o Listening o Negotiation o Self-awareness o Respectful Challenges
- Proven organisation skills: Time & Self-management o Record keeping o Caseload management o Ability to prioritise own workload as well as others in the team
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility
- Demonstrate ability to support change and transformation across services.
- Highly motivated and innovative
- Proven knowledge and skills in safeguarding children, young people and adults
- Proven knowledge of research and audit
Desirable
- Proven team leadership and caseload management
Trust values and behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Car User
Essential
- Ability to travel between locations. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration with NMC
- Registered Specialist Practitioner (Health Visitor / School Nurse)
- Non Medical Prescriber V100
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification (EMB998/730/FLIPS) or equivalent
- Evidence of further professional development
- Independent prescribing V150
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate Health Visiting / School Nursing practice Experience
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Ability to work in partnership with other services to support children & families
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team
- Evidence of Leadership Training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current children & family health agenda
- Advanced communication skills
- Proven communications skills - written, oral & IT Interpersonal skills: Problem solving o Listening o Negotiation o Self-awareness o Respectful Challenges
- Proven organisation skills: Time & Self-management o Record keeping o Caseload management o Ability to prioritise own workload as well as others in the team
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility
- Demonstrate ability to support change and transformation across services.
- Highly motivated and innovative
- Proven knowledge and skills in safeguarding children, young people and adults
- Proven knowledge of research and audit
Desirable
- Proven team leadership and caseload management
Trust values and behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Car User
Essential
- Ability to travel between locations. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
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).
