Community Public Health Nurse - Faringdon/Wantage 0-8 yrs

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you a Registered Nurse or Midwife seeking a new opportunity within a dynamic and forward-thinking team?

We are looking for a Public Health Staff Nurse to join our newly integrated 0-19 Children's and Young People's Public Health Service. This exciting new service brings together Health Visiting, School Health Nursing, and the Family Nurse Partnership to deliver the Healthy Child Programme (HCP). Our aim is to provide innovative, high-quality care to support children, young people, and families in thriving.

As a Public Health Staff Nurse, you will work with children aged 0-8 years, supporting those with identified concerns or vulnerabilities. You will deliver health-related interventions, covering areas such as behaviour, diet, sleep, and school readiness.

Main duties of the job

The responsibilities of the role include:

Delivering community-based health promotion activities.
Conducting developmental and transitional health assessments as part of the Healthy Child Programme.
Working closely with SCPHN Health Visitors, School Health Nurses, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
Contributing to safeguarding processes, including Early Help assessments and Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings.
Engaging with families, schools, primary care teams, and statutory/voluntary agencies to improve public health outcomes.

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

27 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-CH7072309

Job locations

Faringdon Medical Centre

Volunteer Way

Faringdon

SN7 7YU

Job description

Job responsibilities

There are a number of opportunities available and we will consider full time and part time posts.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

There are a number of opportunities available and we will consider full time and part time posts.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based practice

Desirable

Community experience

Qualifications

Essential

First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife
Practice assessor/Supervisor

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

Desirable

Motivates and inspires confidence and enthusiasm in self and team

Experience

Essential

Experience of delivering health promotion activities

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based practice

Desirable

Community experience

Qualifications

Essential

First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife
Practice assessor/Supervisor

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

Desirable

Motivates and inspires confidence and enthusiasm in self and team

Experience

Essential

Experience of delivering health promotion activities

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.