Job summary
If you are ready for an exciting position within an Integrated Public Health Nursing Service, forward thinking, and innovative then we would like to hear from you. A vacancy has arisen for a MECSH advisor in Ealing 0-19 integrated service. This is a full-time post within the locality of Ealing.
In order to be eligible for this post, applicants must be a qualified Specialist Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - Health Visiting.
Ealing has a multi- cultural community, providing the opportunity to work with a diverse population, across the local wards of Northolt, Greenford, and Perivale. Acton and central Ealing, Southall, and West Ealing-Hanwell. The 0-19 integrated Service are based in Children Centre's and include local authority staff.
Main duties of the job
As a MECSH advisor, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe and effective delivery of the MECSH programme. Supporting in MECSH training across other CLCH Boroughs, guiding and supervising the health visitors with their MECSH and attending maternity safety net meeting and pre-birth panel meeting.
You will also be required to support members of the team and attend meetings as and when required and feedback to the Locality Lead and take on extra responsibilities within the service, as requested by the Locality Lead and Head of Clinical Service Unit.
We work very closely with our partner agencies to enrich the mix of skills available and strengthen our position as a service provider. Working within Ealing 0 - 19 integrated Service.
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
As an NHS trust, we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.
We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will provide professional leadership and management for the integrated 0-19 Public Health Nursing Teams, particularly in relation to the delivery of the programme county wide.
- You need to have a passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families and have a comprehensive understanding of the PublicHealthAgenda in Ealing. It is essential that you also have a thorough knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme (0-19), and Central London Community Healthcare Values.
- It is essential applicants can meet the travel requirements of the post.
Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will provide professional leadership and management for the integrated 0-19 Public Health Nursing Teams, particularly in relation to the delivery of the programme county wide.
- You need to have a passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families and have a comprehensive understanding of the PublicHealthAgenda in Ealing. It is essential that you also have a thorough knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme (0-19), and Central London Community Healthcare Values.
- It is essential applicants can meet the travel requirements of the post.
Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
- Registered Specialist Community and Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Post-graduate master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of significant post-registration Health Visitor experience in supporting families in complex situations
- Experience of teaching others and mentoring students
- Experience of evidence-based practice
- Experience of managing risks for children and families, and reporting and escalating concerns
- Experience of effective management of a safeguarding children case load
Desirable
- Experience of innovative practice
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national child protection guidance and policies, relevant NSFs and other national standards
- Knowledge of NMC Code
- Knowledge of Personal Development Planning.
- Knowledge of current health care legislation and policy, and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services
- Detailed knowledge of primary care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. social care and voluntary services
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of clinical supervision
- Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
- Knowledge of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
- Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change
- Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others
- Able to delegate work effectively and safely
- Effective negotiation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans accordingly
- Understanding of the public sector
- Good IT skills and the ability to use a range of packages including community recording systems
Other
Essential
- Able to carry out the duties of the post
- Able to travel around the area covered by the organisation (car/bike/public transport/foot)
- Deemed fit by Employee Health to deliver the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
- Registered Specialist Community and Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Post-graduate master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of significant post-registration Health Visitor experience in supporting families in complex situations
- Experience of teaching others and mentoring students
- Experience of evidence-based practice
- Experience of managing risks for children and families, and reporting and escalating concerns
- Experience of effective management of a safeguarding children case load
Desirable
- Experience of innovative practice
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national child protection guidance and policies, relevant NSFs and other national standards
- Knowledge of NMC Code
- Knowledge of Personal Development Planning.
- Knowledge of current health care legislation and policy, and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services
- Detailed knowledge of primary care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. social care and voluntary services
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of clinical supervision
- Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
- Knowledge of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
- Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change
- Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others
- Able to delegate work effectively and safely
- Effective negotiation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans accordingly
- Understanding of the public sector
- Good IT skills and the ability to use a range of packages including community recording systems
Other
Essential
- Able to carry out the duties of the post
- Able to travel around the area covered by the organisation (car/bike/public transport/foot)
- Deemed fit by Employee Health to deliver the role
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).
