Job summary
The post holder will work in close relationship with the Looked After Children Nurses and follow up any actions identified in Initial and Review Health assessments that require health promotion support or education. Using innovative methods to address unmet health needs among looked after children, with a focus on physical, emotional and sexual health needs, the post holder will deliver behavioural advice to children, young people and care leavers on a one to one and / or group basis. In addition, the post holder will facilitate the Health Improvement Agenda for Looked after children and support delivery of all activities to promote health and wellbeing of Looked after children and care leavers. The post holder must be able to prioritise their activities and therefore improve their time / work management. Some autonomy is given within the role and the post holder will be required to work alongside and support the Looked After Children Health to enhance the delivery of the service, improve the outcomes of looked after children and tackle the wider determinants of health to reduce inequalities for this cohort.
You will need to be an approachable, flexible and committed individual who enjoys developing creative solutions, as well as being an exceptional communicator with the ability to work positively and collaboratively.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out specialist one-to-one interventions for behaviour change
- Follow up any health promotion actions from Initial and Review Health assessments under clinical supervision of a LAC Nurse with specific focus on dental health and immunisations
- Carry out specialist group interventions for behaviour change.
- Liaise with partners to help reach target populations and communities.
- Actively seek out 'Hard to Reach' populations and help them to engage in health lifestyle initiatives.
- Contribute at network meetings and team events.
- Monitor and evaluate outcomes via processes, procedures, and systems.
- Give feedback on performance and local intelligence to senior management team.
- Ensure that all stakeholders receive up-to-date information on a wide range of health improvement topics.
- Develop, promote and co-ordinate health activities and other community engagement events to deliver health promotion and brief interventions
- Develop fact sheets and resources.
- Act as a Health Champion, Making Every Contact Count.
- Be up to date with a range of health improvement topics through competency-based learning
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Education and qualification
Essential
- Degree in a relevant discipline (eg RGN (Adult/Child) or BSc Health Promotion/Public Health)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the community / acute services/ as a band 5 nurse
- Recent and relevant experience in health improvement with track record demonstrating excellent knowledge in health improvement practice
- Knowledge of the Childhood immunisation programme
- Knowledge of the factors that influence health and health inequalities
Desirable
- Experience and working knowledge of Microsoft word, and excel and outlook
- Experience of working in the community
Knowledge
Essential
- Communication: Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, take note of actions, update others in the team and use handover effectively
- Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
Person Specification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Education and qualification
Essential
- Degree in a relevant discipline (eg RGN (Adult/Child) or BSc Health Promotion/Public Health)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the community / acute services/ as a band 5 nurse
- Recent and relevant experience in health improvement with track record demonstrating excellent knowledge in health improvement practice
- Knowledge of the Childhood immunisation programme
- Knowledge of the factors that influence health and health inequalities
Desirable
- Experience and working knowledge of Microsoft word, and excel and outlook
- Experience of working in the community
Knowledge
Essential
- Communication: Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, take note of actions, update others in the team and use handover effectively
- Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
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).
