Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse post within the South Derbyshire and South Dales locality.
You will work as a clinical leader within the 5-19 service as part of the wider 0-19 Children's Services team within Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, delivering the healthy child programme to children, young people and families as part of a Section 75 contract.
You will be responsible for a defined caseload of children and young people, working closely with the schools and multi-agency partners to improve public health outcomes.
You will also be part of the multi-disciplinary team including the wider local children's workforce, working within a public health framework to meet the prioritised health needs of children, young people, and families.
(2024/25 pay award is due to be reflected in pay from October 2024, with any arrears due paid in November 2024)
Main duties of the job
To work as a clinical leader within the 5-19 service.
To have a defined caseload of children and young people, working closely with schools/multi agency partners to improve public health outcomes.
To participate in the identification and safe management of vulnerable children and safeguarding families.
To achieve equity of health outcomes for the local population through the provision of an evidence based and needs led service.
Provide targeted interventions for children and young people who meet the referral criteria with emerging needs.
About us
The 5-19 Public health team are based in Swadlincote but cover the South Derbyshire and South Dales locality. They are a caring, nurturing and fun loving team, who really support each other through out the work journey.
Working the DCHS Way
Vision"To be the best provider of local health care and be a great place to work"Our Valueso To get the basics righto To act with compassion and respecto To make a differenceo To value and develop teamworko To value everyone's contribution: "everyone matters"
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Person Specification
Education and Qualfications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification (School Nurse)
- Evidence of recent post registration learning
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Nurse Prescribing qualification V100 or Independent prescriber qualification V300
Experince and knowledge
Essential
- To have actively practised as a School Nurse within the last 5 years or recently undertaken SCPHN training
- Sound understanding and awareness of community and public health agenda
- Safeguarding Procedures, Caldicott Principles
- Demonstrates a holistic approach to the family/young person
- Understanding of the extended children's services including integrated team working
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Team Building - team working
- Clinical Leadership
- Ability to influence and motivate
- Ability to develop specialist health interest and to share knowledge.
- Able to travel across the whole of the county as needed primarily to attend meetings and training
- Occasional flexibility required including evening and weekend work to meet the needs of delivering the public health agenda
- Willing to train and under PGD provide Emergency Hormone Contraception in outreach venues.
IT skills
Essential
- Experience of working with electronic patient records (SystmOne or equivalent)
- Knowledge and understanding of using social media in a professional capacity
- Basic knowledge of IT programmes, for example, Outlook, Word, Excel , PowerPoint.
Aptitude and personal qualities
Essential
- To be motivated and have the ability to motivate others.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
Values, Driveres and Motivators
Essential
- To hold a full driving license and have access to own vehicle, or ability to travel as part of daily workload.
Person Specification
Education and Qualfications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification (School Nurse)
- Evidence of recent post registration learning
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Nurse Prescribing qualification V100 or Independent prescriber qualification V300
Experince and knowledge
Essential
- To have actively practised as a School Nurse within the last 5 years or recently undertaken SCPHN training
- Sound understanding and awareness of community and public health agenda
- Safeguarding Procedures, Caldicott Principles
- Demonstrates a holistic approach to the family/young person
- Understanding of the extended children's services including integrated team working
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Team Building - team working
- Clinical Leadership
- Ability to influence and motivate
- Ability to develop specialist health interest and to share knowledge.
- Able to travel across the whole of the county as needed primarily to attend meetings and training
- Occasional flexibility required including evening and weekend work to meet the needs of delivering the public health agenda
- Willing to train and under PGD provide Emergency Hormone Contraception in outreach venues.
IT skills
Essential
- Experience of working with electronic patient records (SystmOne or equivalent)
- Knowledge and understanding of using social media in a professional capacity
- Basic knowledge of IT programmes, for example, Outlook, Word, Excel , PowerPoint.
Aptitude and personal qualities
Essential
- To be motivated and have the ability to motivate others.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
Values, Driveres and Motivators
Essential
- To hold a full driving license and have access to own vehicle, or ability to travel as part of daily workload.
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).
