Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SN) who enjoys the challenge of working with children and young people
You will work from a variety of settings including schools, partner agencies and homes working flexibly and creatively to best engage and meet the diverse health needs of the 0-19 population, as part of the East Hants School Nursing Team based at the Alton Health Centre
You will lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009) within the locality and provide professional leadership to a skill mix team to enable the efficient and effective delivery of the commissioned service.
We are looking for someone with an inspirational and motivational personality and someone who is highly skilled in communication, with a strong approach to teamwork.
You will facilitate and deliver a range of assessments, brief interventions, proactive public health initiatives and work both independently and as part of a multi-agency team around the family.
You will be expected to demonstrate clinical expertise and governance in all aspects of safeguarding children whilst being supported by robust organisational supervision, guidelines and policies.
You will be joining a leading organisation that is both forward thinking and innovative. Southern Health is committed to improving the quality of child health services across Hampshire and takes pride in rewarding the success of its staff.
Main duties of the job
The primary role of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) is to lead delivery of the commissioned elements of the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009) including the 0-19 (Health Visiting and School Nursing) High Impact Areas.
The role includes providing clinical leadership and management support to Community Staff Nurses, Community Nursery Nurses, School Nurse Assistants and Administrative Support staff to support the delivery of a quality 0-19 public health service
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse and/or Midwife
- BSc/PGDip\Hons Public Health Specialist Practitioner (School Nursing) or equivalent (NMC Registered Part 3)
- Full UK Driving Licence (and access to a car) business use car insurance
Desirable
- Dual field registration (HV/SN)
- Child Branch Registration or similar qualification
- Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of ongoing learning & professional development
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of and Delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009).
- Experience of clinical audit and risk assessments.
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Health and Health Promotion
- Clinical governance frame work and CQC
- Ability to work in partnership with CYP, families and colleagues in a range of health settings
- Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies.
- Experience of appraisal and staff development.
- Experience of effective time management.
- Experience of mentoring students
- Effective negotiating and influencing skills.
- Proven skills in leading, managing and developing teams
Desirable
- Experience of staff conflict resolution and operational planning.
- Managing skill mix teams.
- Baby Friendly Initiative (or equivalent) Breastfeeding Management Training in accordance with Level 1 Service Delivery/ universal service
- Facilitation of Clinical supervision sessions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse and/or Midwife
- BSc/PGDip\Hons Public Health Specialist Practitioner (School Nursing) or equivalent (NMC Registered Part 3)
- Full UK Driving Licence (and access to a car) business use car insurance
Desirable
- Dual field registration (HV/SN)
- Child Branch Registration or similar qualification
- Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of ongoing learning & professional development
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of and Delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009).
- Experience of clinical audit and risk assessments.
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Health and Health Promotion
- Clinical governance frame work and CQC
- Ability to work in partnership with CYP, families and colleagues in a range of health settings
- Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies.
- Experience of appraisal and staff development.
- Experience of effective time management.
- Experience of mentoring students
- Effective negotiating and influencing skills.
- Proven skills in leading, managing and developing teams
Desirable
- Experience of staff conflict resolution and operational planning.
- Managing skill mix teams.
- Baby Friendly Initiative (or equivalent) Breastfeeding Management Training in accordance with Level 1 Service Delivery/ universal service
- Facilitation of Clinical supervision sessions
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
