Job summary
City of
York Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join our developing 0-19
Healthy Child Service as a specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Student
Health Visitor/School Nurse.
We are
looking for compassionate, accountable individuals motivated to meet the
demands of the SCPHN course through attendance at Hull University.
You will
be a current NMC Registered Nurse (Adult, Child, Learning Disabilities, Mental
Health) or Midwife.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake Specialist Community Public
Health Practitioner training, incorporating theoretical and practical elements
in order to develop the knowledge and skills required to practice safely and
effectively as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health Visitor/
School Nurse.
You will be responsible for the efficient delivery
of a universal core service, targeted interventions and public health
interventions to children, young people and their families.
You will be responsible for the planning and
delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, under the leadership of the Healthy
Child Service Team Manager, to ensure the best health outcomes for children,
young people and families across the City of York are achieved.
About us
From our offices in West Offices and Hazel Court, and with partners, City of York Council serves over 200,000 residents in and around York.
Local communities depend on the statutory services we deliver and our people are proud to keep York clean, safe, productive and resilient.
A strong council can also be an empowering force - transforming lives, communities and generations. We deliver lots of important but little-known services that are making a big difference to those who need them.
Every year at the council:
7,036 adults receive social care
77,000 people served in the customer centre
260,000 enquiries resolved over the phone
3,000 planning applications
5.5m tonnes of waste collected
1.2m metres of high verges cut
8,000 council properties managed
8,000 businesses supported
200,000 residents served
220 children looked after
For more information about working for the council or to see the latest job vacancies visit https://jobs.york.gov.uk/
Website:http://www.york.gov.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Student, will contribute to the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Service, under the leadership of the Healthy Child Service Manager, working collaboratively and with partner agencies to deliver a holistic service built around the universal offer. The universal offer is based on proven Public Health evidence and the local Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. The assessment of needs for targeted interventions will contribute to the identification and assessment of children, young people and their families health needs.
The post holder will undertake Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner training, incorporating theoretical and practical elements in order to develop the knowledge and skills required to practice safely and effectively as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health Visitor/ School Nurse.
The post holder will be responsible for the efficient delivery of a universal core service, targeted interventions and public health interventions to children, young people and their families. This will be achieved through utilisation of the most appropriate members of the public health workforce and delivered in accordance with the local delivery model.
The post holder will be responsible for the planning and delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, under the leadership of the Healthy Child Service Manager, to ensure the best health outcomes for children, young people and families across the City of York are achieved.
The unique nature of this service means that the post holder will ensure there are robust and positive links into the NHS and will work closely with GPs, Paediatricians, specialist services amongst others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Student, will contribute to the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Service, under the leadership of the Healthy Child Service Manager, working collaboratively and with partner agencies to deliver a holistic service built around the universal offer. The universal offer is based on proven Public Health evidence and the local Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. The assessment of needs for targeted interventions will contribute to the identification and assessment of children, young people and their families health needs.
The post holder will undertake Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner training, incorporating theoretical and practical elements in order to develop the knowledge and skills required to practice safely and effectively as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health Visitor/ School Nurse.
The post holder will be responsible for the efficient delivery of a universal core service, targeted interventions and public health interventions to children, young people and their families. This will be achieved through utilisation of the most appropriate members of the public health workforce and delivered in accordance with the local delivery model.
The post holder will be responsible for the planning and delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, under the leadership of the Healthy Child Service Manager, to ensure the best health outcomes for children, young people and families across the City of York are achieved.
The unique nature of this service means that the post holder will ensure there are robust and positive links into the NHS and will work closely with GPs, Paediatricians, specialist services amongst others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife on part 1 or 2 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage a caseload.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Willing to undertake further training as required.
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Proficient in use of IT.
- Chairing, negotiating and influencing skills.
- Ability to produce clear written reports and deliver effectively to a wide audience.
- Ability to manage changing priorities and have a positive approach to change.
- Ability to work effectively within a team but also independently.
- Ability to confidently challenge practice, support colleagues and offer practical and safe solutions.
- Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance, professional record keeping requirements, confidentiality and consent.
- Can demonstrate up to date knowledge, skills and competencies within the multi-agency safeguarding arena.
- Demonstrable experience of working with children, young people and families.
- Self-motivated, proactive and innovative.
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Must have a current, valid driving license and access to own vehicle for business purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife on part 1 or 2 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage a caseload.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Willing to undertake further training as required.
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Proficient in use of IT.
- Chairing, negotiating and influencing skills.
- Ability to produce clear written reports and deliver effectively to a wide audience.
- Ability to manage changing priorities and have a positive approach to change.
- Ability to work effectively within a team but also independently.
- Ability to confidently challenge practice, support colleagues and offer practical and safe solutions.
- Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance, professional record keeping requirements, confidentiality and consent.
- Can demonstrate up to date knowledge, skills and competencies within the multi-agency safeguarding arena.
- Demonstrable experience of working with children, young people and families.
- Self-motivated, proactive and innovative.
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Must have a current, valid driving license and access to own vehicle for business purposes.
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).
