Community Public Health Nurse - City North (Oxford) Locality

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with children, young people and their families in the community, as part of a new team delivering high quality care, to children aged from 0-19 yrs, in line with the Healthy Child Programme?

We have a vacancy in the City North (Oxford) Locality (Kidlington, Summertown, Headington and Surrounding Areas) where you will be able to develop your skills and knowledge to work alongside experienced practitioners in a variety of settings, including primary and secondary schools, health centres and the client's home.The role will include working with school aged children, providing public health related care to support in areas such as safeguarding, emotional health, sexual health and physical health, alongside supporting schools to deliver personal, health and social education, and managing medical conditions in schools.

All levels of experience are welcome in the children and young people service. Whether you are newly qualified or looking for a change in direction.

We are able to offer these part time, term time role's, with a complete training package and a preceptorship programme.

We have the following role available:

30 hours worked over 5 days Mon-Fri, Term Time Only

Please do contact Joanna Hailey for further information and we welcome informal visits.

Main duties of the job

Within the caseload, and as delegated by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse the post holder will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of the 0-19 service.

You will be based within the locality at Northway centre in Headington with a move to offices in Jordan Hill (OX2 8EJ) in the spring of 2025. You will work with the 0-19 teams in that locality and supporting locality wide work where needed for school aged children and young people. The role involves working in partnership with children, young people, families, primary care, schools and statutory and voluntary services and other partner agencies to facilitate health-enhancing activities and improve health outcomes.

You'll also deliver services to children and families within schools and community settings.

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

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Term time hours

Reference number

267-CH6826007-A

Job locations

Northway Community Centre

45 Dora Carr Close

Oxford

OX3 9RF

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role includes undertaking Healthy Child Programme transitional assessments and planning, delivering and evaluating public health initiatives through school and community-based health promotion activities.

The role will require you to adhere to Safeguarding policies and actively engage under the supervision from a SCPHN in safeguarding processes and meetings.

You will work in partnership with other agencies and develop, participate and maintain interagency networks.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will require you to adhere to Safeguarding policies and actively engage under the supervision from a SCPHN in safeguarding processes and meetings.

You will work in partnership with other agencies and develop, participate and maintain interagency networks.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife
Practice assessor/supervisor

Desirable

Teaching skills and/or qualification
Qualified mentor

Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of leadership skills
Excellent communicator with a high level of interpersonal and organisational skills
An effective and proactive team player
Competent knowledge and skills in IT packages e.g Microsoft word, excel
Motivates and inspires confidence and enthusiasm in self and team

Knoweldge & Experience

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of evidence based practice
Experience of delivering health promotion activities

Desirable

Community experience
Experience of working with children and families

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife
Practice assessor/supervisor

Desirable

Teaching skills and/or qualification
Qualified mentor

Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of leadership skills
Excellent communicator with a high level of interpersonal and organisational skills
An effective and proactive team player
Competent knowledge and skills in IT packages e.g Microsoft word, excel
Motivates and inspires confidence and enthusiasm in self and team

Knoweldge & Experience

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of evidence based practice
Experience of delivering health promotion activities

Desirable

Community experience
Experience of working with children and families

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.