Job summary
The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is a national evidence-based early intervention programme. The aim of the programme is to improve the antenatal health, child health and development outcomes along with improvements to parents' economic self-sufficiency in disadvantaged young families. A unique opportunity has arisen in Oxford Health for a part time (0.6WTE) family nurse supervisor to work alongside the current post holder to be jointly responsible for leading and managing the work of the family nurses and Quality Support Officer. This is a demanding role combining clinical practice with a team leader , managerial and supervisory role, which requires a diverse set of skills and attributes as well as commitment to the ethos and principles of the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) programme. The family nurse supervisors will also lead and oversee the young parents pathway in Oxfordshire Are you a passionate advocate for teenage parents who is inclusive, brave, open to challenge, and purposeful? Are you committed to maintaining a cohesive team, with clear and shared values? If so, this job is for you and we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
The family nurse supervisor will provide in-depth clinical and safeguarding supervision to the family nurses as well as taking responsibility for maintaining the quality and integrity of the programme. You will oversee and be responsible for recruitment and engagement of hard to reach families, building robust local stakeholder relationships and facilitate continual learning and service improvement. In addition, you will also hold a small caseload of families where you will demonstrate your persistence in achieving equal outcomes for disadvantaged families.
You will be part of the children and young people senior management team and proactively support the integration of the family nurse team into the wider children and young people 0-19 years public health service in Oxfordshire
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Able to manage strong emotions, sensitive issues and undertake courageous conversations
Able to develop supportive, trusting and respectful relationships
Exceptional communication, facilitative and motivating skills
Able to assess a situation, set priorities and problem solve quickly and effectively
Able to work effectively with diverse groups
Able to manage exposure to distressing life events and and stressful complex partnerships
Committed to principles of FNP and a strong desire to see it succeed Empathic and non-judgmental
Resilient
Warmth and Flexibility
Motivational Interviewing experience in providing supervision to others counselling
Has a learning style which readily accommodates skills practice and role play
Job description
Job responsibilities
Able to manage strong emotions, sensitive issues and undertake courageous conversations
Able to develop supportive, trusting and respectful relationships
Exceptional communication, facilitative and motivating skills
Able to assess a situation, set priorities and problem solve quickly and effectively
Able to work effectively with diverse groups
Able to manage exposure to distressing life events and and stressful complex partnerships
Committed to principles of FNP and a strong desire to see it succeed Empathic and non-judgmental
Resilient
Warmth and Flexibility
Motivational Interviewing experience in providing supervision to others counselling
Has a learning style which readily accommodates skills practice and role play
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing or midwifery qualifications and registered with the NMC
- Masters level education
Desirable
- Parent/infant mental health training
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Committed to principles of FNP and a strong desire to see it succeed
- Empathic and non-judgmental
- Resilient
- Warmth and flexibility
Desirable
- Has a learning style which readily accommodates skills practice and role play
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to manage strong emotions, sensitive issues and undertake courageous conversations
- Able to develop supportive, trusting, and respectful relationships
- Exceptional communication, facilitative and motivating skills
- Able to manage exposure to distressing life events and stressful complex partnership
- Able to assess a situation, set priorities and problem solve quickly and effectively
- Able to work effectively with diverse groups
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing
- Counselling
- Has some knowledge of the research base of NFP and replication in UK
- Ability to supervise others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing or midwifery qualifications and registered with the NMC
- Masters level education
Desirable
- Parent/infant mental health training
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Committed to principles of FNP and a strong desire to see it succeed
- Empathic and non-judgmental
- Resilient
- Warmth and flexibility
Desirable
- Has a learning style which readily accommodates skills practice and role play
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to manage strong emotions, sensitive issues and undertake courageous conversations
- Able to develop supportive, trusting, and respectful relationships
- Exceptional communication, facilitative and motivating skills
- Able to manage exposure to distressing life events and stressful complex partnership
- Able to assess a situation, set priorities and problem solve quickly and effectively
- Able to work effectively with diverse groups
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing
- Counselling
- Has some knowledge of the research base of NFP and replication in UK
- Ability to supervise others
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
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).
