Job summary
The Kent School Health service works with schools, parents and carers as well as other professionals like health visitors or community paediatricians to prevent ill health in children, families and the wider community, support safeguarding of children and young people and address any health needs to make sure every child reaches their potential.
Our teams work hard to improve the public health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families to support children to get the best start in life. The teams are led by school nurses who are qualified nurses, with specialist training in public health. They are supported by school staff nurses, assistant practitioners, public health assistants and an administration team.
Main duties of the job
Public Health Assistants support the key delivery of childhood public health programmes as directed by our key services delivering the Healthy Child Programme.
These activities may include:
- National and local screening programmes (such as Vision and Hearing)
- Delivery of school based children's vaccination programmes (intranasal)
- Delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 25th April.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 25th April.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent. Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Healthcare Assistant / Worker in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Experience within community healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of developments in the NHS, Knowledge of up to date clinical practice, Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
Skills & abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written), Ability to organise own work, Ability to cope with change, Ability to use own initiative, Moderate IT skills.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Empathetic, Supportive, Ability to work under pressure, Flexible and Adaptable
Ability to manage
Essential
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures, Ability to manage own time effectively.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent. Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Healthcare Assistant / Worker in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Experience within community healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of developments in the NHS, Knowledge of up to date clinical practice, Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
Skills & abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written), Ability to organise own work, Ability to cope with change, Ability to use own initiative, Moderate IT skills.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Empathetic, Supportive, Ability to work under pressure, Flexible and Adaptable
Ability to manage
Essential
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures, Ability to manage own time effectively.
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.
