Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY - This post is open to Berkshire Healthcare NHS Employees Only
Community Nursery Nurse with Health Visiting Team - Reading
We are part of Berkshire Health Visiting service and receivedtop clinical team of the yearin our most recent annual staff awards.
If you regard yourself as an enthusiastic and dynamic nursery nurse then you may be suitable to join our forward thinking, vibrant health visiting team in Reading. Whether you are an experienced staff nurse ready for a new direction, newly qualified or about to qualify, we will ensure you receive individualised and effective support from both your health visiting line manager and colleagues within your team.
You will work within the Reading area to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families. You will require excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, along with great communication skills and a passion for working with children and families.
A commitment to team working, flexibility and working with partners is essential, as you will collaborate with Children's Centre's in the implementation of the Healthy Child Programme underpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working.
Applicants will have a full driving license and use of a car.
Main duties of the job
- Participate in developing and implementing outcome focused care plans and evaluate care given, in partnership with clients.
- Provide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parenting skills and delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families.
- Develop and facilitate Health Visiting drop-in clinics, and health promotion activities and groups
- Undertake routine development assessments for children and postnatal contacts with parents.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- You will hold a nursery nurse qualification; NNEB or one of the following: CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education/BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development/NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
- You will hold a validUK drivers licensewithaccess to a vehicle
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Haley Walsh on 0118 9312111 or email: haley.walsh@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- You will hold a nursery nurse qualification; NNEB or one of the following: CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education/BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development/NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
- You will hold a validUK drivers licensewithaccess to a vehicle
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Haley Walsh on 0118 9312111 or email: haley.walsh@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NNEB or one of the following: CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education/BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development/NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
Professional continued development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Community working/experience
Previous Experience
Desirable
- 18 months post qualifying experience in community setting
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates some understanding of Health Visiting
- Evidence of effective team work
- Good written and verbal communication
- Demonstrates an interest in public health and health education
- Computer literate
- Reflective and innovative practitioner
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to work flexibly in order to respond to service needs
- Demonstrates a motivated, enthusiastic and non-judgmental approach
- Child Protection knowledge
- Presentation Skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Car Driver & have access to a car for work purposes
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NNEB or one of the following: CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education/BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development/NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
Professional continued development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Community working/experience
Previous Experience
Desirable
- 18 months post qualifying experience in community setting
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates some understanding of Health Visiting
- Evidence of effective team work
- Good written and verbal communication
- Demonstrates an interest in public health and health education
- Computer literate
- Reflective and innovative practitioner
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to work flexibly in order to respond to service needs
- Demonstrates a motivated, enthusiastic and non-judgmental approach
- Child Protection knowledge
- Presentation Skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Car Driver & have access to a car for work purposes
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).
Additional information
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).
