Community Public Health Nurse - Abingdon

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 15 May 2025

Job summary

Are you interested in School Health Nursing and looking for an opportunity to work with children, young people and their families in School settings and in the community, as part of a new team delivering high quality care, to children and young people aged from 8-19yrs, in line with the Healthy Child Programme?

We have a 37.5 hours, term time only post in the Abingdon Locality 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 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 this full time, term time role, with a complete training package and a preceptorship programme. Please do contact Claire Webster, claire.webster@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk 07767 640971, 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 and 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 will deliver services to children and families within schools and community settings.

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.

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

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Term time hours

Reference number

267-CH7090983-2A

Job locations

Malthouse Surgery - The Charter

Abingdon

OX14 3JY

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

Experience

Essential

Be competent delivering health promotion advice

Desirable

Confidence to speak in front of larger groups
Community Experience
Experience of delivering health promotion activities.

Qualifications

Essential

First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife
Practice assessor/supervisor or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based practice

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Be competent delivering health promotion advice

Desirable

Confidence to speak in front of larger groups
Community Experience
Experience of delivering health promotion activities.

Qualifications

Essential

First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife
Practice assessor/supervisor or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based practice

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

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.