Job summary
The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse for Inclusion will support the development of pathways based on specific geographies and communities within Darlington in order to reduce health inequalities and improve health outcomes for vulnerable communities.
Main duties of the job
The post will ensure service delivery reflects demographics, existing locality infrastructure and feedback influences service improvement. Alongside other practitioners within the Darlington 0-19 Service, the tSCPHN for Inclusion will be responsible for expanding outreach to those experiencing the greatest inequalities. The 0-19 Service, whilst retaining the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, will have a specific focus on early intervention and prevention thus supporting a reduction in health inequalities and improved health outcomes.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme to children, young people and their families within targeted populations such as:
Gypsy Roma and Travelling community.
Asylum Seekers, refugees, or vulnerable migrants
Ethnic minority groups
family members of the armed forces
Workless and low-income families
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme to children, young people and their families within targeted populations such as:
Gypsy Roma and Travelling community.
Asylum Seekers, refugees, or vulnerable migrants
Ethnic minority groups
family members of the armed forces
Workless and low-income families
Person Specification
Questions and presentation
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Degree
- Experience of working with communities and involving local people in community development / capacity building initiatives
- Experience of independent working and decision making
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Experience of line management
- Experience of working with GRT community
Person Specification
Questions and presentation
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Degree
- Experience of working with communities and involving local people in community development / capacity building initiatives
- Experience of independent working and decision making
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Experience of line management
- Experience of working with GRT community
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).
