Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work as an Integrated Specialist Public Health Nurse (ISPHN) - Health Visitor within the East Riding. The successful applicants base will be based discussed at interview you will be a caseload holder for the -9 months to 11 years age group leading the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. However it should be noted cover can be required across the East Riding of Yorkshire with notice.
We are looking for motivated applicants with initiative and drive to further develop the 0-19 service in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Covering almost 1,000 square miles the East Riding is an exciting place to work and provides a comprehensive service to all children, young people and families including children looked after and FNP. We are committed to delivering the best care for our community.
Applicants are required to be committed to providing the best possible service to children, young people and families.
Part time and job share considered.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake the continuing responsibility for the management of the workload of the Integrated Specialist Public Health Nursing Team (-9 months -11years) and the integration of the team into a single integrated Service for all children for whom the service has responsibility.
- To be accountable for the effective delivery of care packages to children, young people and their families; and delivering the Healthy Child Programme
- Responsible for the management of a caseload or client group including compilation of reports and participation in multi-agency safeguarding children procedures
- Provide leadership within an integrated Public Health Nursing Team including providing day to day supervision (managerial, clinical and safeguarding) of team members and undertake delegated management tasks within the integrated Public Health Nursing Team
- To offer specialist advice in line with current evidence base.
- Be part of the duty team on a rota basis for the Single Point of Contact.
- Promote public health messages and oversee staffing of local events which promote the service and engage the families.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised keeping in line with the needs of the service.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration on the NMC register
- Professional qualification in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes and current Driving License
Desirable
- Leadership
- Teaching qualification or equivalent presentation skills/training experience
- Hold a recognised non-medical prescribing qualification
- Active Practice Supervisor (Mentor)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Experience of case load management within Children's Services
- Evidence of analysing and implementing evidence based and best practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical area, e.g. Children, Young People and their families
- Full understanding of relevant clinical practice/standards within identified clinical area
- Excellent IT Skills
- Assessment and screening skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to analyse and implement evidence base and best practice
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills and work flexibly within the team/service
- Good time management and organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration on the NMC register
- Professional qualification in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes and current Driving License
Desirable
- Leadership
- Teaching qualification or equivalent presentation skills/training experience
- Hold a recognised non-medical prescribing qualification
- Active Practice Supervisor (Mentor)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Experience of case load management within Children's Services
- Evidence of analysing and implementing evidence based and best practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical area, e.g. Children, Young People and their families
- Full understanding of relevant clinical practice/standards within identified clinical area
- Excellent IT Skills
- Assessment and screening skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to analyse and implement evidence base and best practice
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills and work flexibly within the team/service
- Good time management and organisational skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address
To be discussed at Interview
Withing East Riding
TBC - Trust Postcode - not relevant to the working area
HU10 6UE
Employer's website
https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
