Community Nursery Nurse

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

The role is one of support for a health visiting team who work with a diverse community delivering the Healthy Child programme, this includes developmental reviews, breastfeeding support, child behaviour management, sleep, and nutrition.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Community Nursery Nurse to work with a dynamic and friendly team of Health Visitors based at Abbey Place (High Wycombe), covering High Wycombe and the surrounding areas. NNEB, Diploma in Childcare and Education (CACHE) or NVQ Child Care Level 3 Qualification is required.

Main duties of the job

Working with clients in a variety of community settings e.g. home, clinic, children's centre, educational establishment etc
Advise and assist parents in developing their parenting skills. Report back to the senior member of staff who holds continuing responsibility for the family any problems or changes identified during work undertaken with a client.
Undertake Family Health Needs Assessment as directed by the Health Visitor ensuring prompt feedback of all client contact (contemporaneously) to line manager.
Working with the team to implement and prioritise planned programmes of health promotion, education and advice on all aspects of prevention of ill health to individuals, families and groups.
Undertake child and or family health assessments, including screening, in line with the Healthy Child Programme and according to local guidelines in various community settings as required, reporting back on any ensuing health problems.
Take appropriate action in cases of suspected or actual child abuse, working within Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Children Code of Practice and Procedures.
Attend Child Protection Conferences/Core Groups as required, with the named Health Visitor
Identify and report concerns promptly to your line manager including safety and health issues that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of children and their families.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

07 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience £26,530 to £29,114 per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR6695313

Job locations

Abbey Place

Easton Street

High Wycombe

HP11 1NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

NNEB or NVQ Childcare level 3
Significant post qualification experience

Desirable

Experience in a community setting

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

Can demonstrate a high level of 3 Application and Interview/Scenarios interpersonal and communication skills ? With the ability to negotiate compromises and resolve conflict between staff amicably' ? Courteous with all customers, both internal and external' ? Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multidisciplinary team, patients and carers and to ensure records are kept accurately and in a legible manner
Participates in interagency collaboration
Ability to motivate, negotiate and support 3 others
Able to manage self and others within the Team environment
Calm when under pressure
Ability to encompass changes in working environment
Awareness of diverse cultural issues
Computer skills

Desirable

Able to deal with sensitive and difficult situations

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Evidence of ongoing training and development
Works to evidence based practice
Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice with children and families
Able to undertake delegated duties 3 without direct supervision
Recognises grade responsibilities and when to report back to the Health Visitor/School Nurse /Community Staff Nurse

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

NNEB or NVQ Childcare level 3
Significant post qualification experience

Desirable

Experience in a community setting

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

Can demonstrate a high level of 3 Application and Interview/Scenarios interpersonal and communication skills ? With the ability to negotiate compromises and resolve conflict between staff amicably' ? Courteous with all customers, both internal and external' ? Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multidisciplinary team, patients and carers and to ensure records are kept accurately and in a legible manner
Participates in interagency collaboration
Ability to motivate, negotiate and support 3 others
Able to manage self and others within the Team environment
Calm when under pressure
Ability to encompass changes in working environment
Awareness of diverse cultural issues
Computer skills

Desirable

Able to deal with sensitive and difficult situations

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Evidence of ongoing training and development
Works to evidence based practice
Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice with children and families
Able to undertake delegated duties 3 without direct supervision
Recognises grade responsibilities and when to report back to the Health Visitor/School Nurse /Community Staff Nurse

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.