Public Health Nurse 0-19 Service

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This vacancy is only available for applicants who already hold a current nursing qualification with UK NMC registration.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit Band 5 Public Health Nurses to work in our 0-19/25 integrated public health nursing neighbourhood teams.

These positions are suitable for NMC nursing registrants who wish to gain experience in public health and community nursing. You would be working alongside school nurses, health visitors, nursery nurses, and the wider team to deliver evidence based interventions to children, young people and families in Bolton, with the aim of improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities. The public health nurse role will enable you to gain valuable experience supporting young people families and communities; including early intervention and safeguarding.

Main duties of the job

Bolton's 0-19/25 service is committed to supporting professional development, this role would be ideal for professionals wishing to further their career within public health and specialist practice. The wealth of experience gained will prove beneficial for those individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in health visiting or school nursing and would be looking to make further applications onto the specialist community public health nursing course in the future.

Some of the benefits of working for Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust include:

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS service)
NHS Car lease scheme
NHS Technology Scheme
NHS Cycle to work Scheme
Access to on-site Gymnasium
NHS Discounts
Vivup

About us

Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence formaternity, neonataland care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

241-230FC-24

Job locations

Multiple - 9 neighbourhood teams.

244 Deane Road

Bolton

BL3 5HP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bolton is home to diverse communities, you will contribute to the delivery of services that are tailored to meet the health needs within neighbourhoods, having good links with settings and schools you will have a pivotal role in service delivery and the safety and protection of children and young people. The 0-19/25 service works closely with other children's community health services and partner agencies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

NMC registration

Essential

Registered Nurse

Desirable

Nurse prescriber/V100

Evidence of continuing development

Essential

Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

Experience mentoring students
Safeguarding experience
multi agency working
Public health experience
delivering Immunisations

Skills

Essential

experience using IT systems
Problem solving approach
evidence based practice
Interpersonal, communication & presentation skills
Leadership skills
good organisational skills

Desirable

community development work

Knowledge

Essential

up to date clinical knowledge relevant to the post
knowledge of local community

Desirable

understanding of community development and public health

Other

Essential

ability to work alone and use initiative
ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

interested in practice development

Person Specification

NMC registration

Essential

Registered Nurse

Desirable

Nurse prescriber/V100

Evidence of continuing development

Essential

Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

Experience mentoring students
Safeguarding experience
multi agency working
Public health experience
delivering Immunisations

Skills

Essential

experience using IT systems
Problem solving approach
evidence based practice
Interpersonal, communication & presentation skills
Leadership skills
good organisational skills

Desirable

community development work

Knowledge

Essential

up to date clinical knowledge relevant to the post
knowledge of local community

Desirable

understanding of community development and public health

Other

Essential

ability to work alone and use initiative
ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

interested in practice development

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.