Job summary
This is an exciting
opportunity to join the Chief Public Health Nurse Directorate within OHID who
have responsibility for providing public health nursing, midwifery and allied
health professional specialist clinical expertise and leadership across
government and the public health system and lead on clinical health improvement
programmes which increase healthy life expectancy and reduce health
disparities.
The 0-19 Clinical Programmes Unit is focussed
on ensuring the 0-19 public health nursing workforce has an impact on outcomes
for children and families through the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
We work within the Chief Public Health Nurse Directorate reporting to the Chief
Public Health Nurse and to the Chief Nursing Officer for England in NHSE who
holds professional leadership for the 0-19 public health nursing workforce.
We provide governance
and leadership for the Family Nurse Partnership programme in England, an
evidence-based, intensive, nurse-led home-visiting programme for young parents.
We also support the implementation of effective, sustainable changes to the way
0-19 services work with families, working alongside DHSC colleagues, other
government departments, NHS and local government, with a focus on early
intervention and prevention, improving outcomes, and reducing health
disparities for children, young people and families.
Main duties of the job
We are looking
for a dynamic and motivated individual who is committed to clinical excellence
in delivering evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for babies, children,
young people and their families. Applicants will need to be able to work under
pressure and be comfortable with complexity and change. Applications would be
welcomed from individuals who can demonstrate experience and skills in
collaboration, implementation, delivery, quality assurance and professional
leadership.
This is an exciting time to join the Chief Public Health
Nurse Directorate as we work with colleagues across government and beyond to
deliver on the governments ambition to raise the healthiest generation of
children ever.
About us
The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) officially launched on 1st October 2021 with the aim of tackling health inequalities across the country. As part of DHSC, OHID brings together expert advice, analysis and evidence with policy development and implementation working with the whole of government, the NHS, local government, industry, and wider partners to shape and drive health improvement and equalities priorities for government.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates should refer to the attached job description for a full list of the resposibilities for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates should refer to the attached job description for a full list of the resposibilities for this post.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to create and deliver formal presentations, including training, to support learning for degree and master's level nurses, requiring motivational, reassurance, and negotiating skills
- Ability to effectively present complex and sensitive information to large groups, e.g., during training and presentations while independently managing competing demands and emotional circumstances by creating a trauma-informed learning environment
- Advanced clinical decision-making skills, applying expert knowledge to complex situations to ensure clinical guidance and decisions are safe, effective, and aligned with national standards
- Ability to manage unexpected interruptions to deal with pressing service requests at short notice, e.g., parliamentary questions and commissions
- Analytical skills for strategic clinical oversight in developing and implementing national clinical guidelines and protocols within a public health nursing context
- Exceptional professional integrity, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and ethical behavior
- Ability to work well in a team and demonstrate excellent relational working skills
- Ability to work independently and concentrate for prolonged periods to determine, define, agree, and deliver against priorities
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills and a sound knowledge of motivational interviewing
Equality & Diversity:
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Evidence of Master's level study in a relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development directly relevant to the role
Desirable
- Project management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience of relevant areas of public health nursing practice related to improving outcomes for babies, children, and young people to address health inequalities
- High-level clinical governance expertise, with a strong understanding of quality assurance processes, risk management, and the ability to ensure that clinical services meet regulatory and professional standards
- Demonstrated ability to drive forward complex projects involving a range of stakeholders to support business and operational needs
- Excellent understanding of the public health and commissioning landscapes at local and national level
Desirable
- Demonstrable understanding of implementation science and its application to support effective implementation, maximizing outcomes, including sustainability of changes in practice
- Good knowledge of quality improvement
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to create and deliver formal presentations, including training, to support learning for degree and master's level nurses, requiring motivational, reassurance, and negotiating skills
- Ability to effectively present complex and sensitive information to large groups, e.g., during training and presentations while independently managing competing demands and emotional circumstances by creating a trauma-informed learning environment
- Advanced clinical decision-making skills, applying expert knowledge to complex situations to ensure clinical guidance and decisions are safe, effective, and aligned with national standards
- Ability to manage unexpected interruptions to deal with pressing service requests at short notice, e.g., parliamentary questions and commissions
- Analytical skills for strategic clinical oversight in developing and implementing national clinical guidelines and protocols within a public health nursing context
- Exceptional professional integrity, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and ethical behavior
- Ability to work well in a team and demonstrate excellent relational working skills
- Ability to work independently and concentrate for prolonged periods to determine, define, agree, and deliver against priorities
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills and a sound knowledge of motivational interviewing
Equality & Diversity:
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Evidence of Master's level study in a relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development directly relevant to the role
Desirable
- Project management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience of relevant areas of public health nursing practice related to improving outcomes for babies, children, and young people to address health inequalities
- High-level clinical governance expertise, with a strong understanding of quality assurance processes, risk management, and the ability to ensure that clinical services meet regulatory and professional standards
- Demonstrated ability to drive forward complex projects involving a range of stakeholders to support business and operational needs
- Excellent understanding of the public health and commissioning landscapes at local and national level
Desirable
- Demonstrable understanding of implementation science and its application to support effective implementation, maximizing outcomes, including sustainability of changes in practice
- Good knowledge of quality improvement
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
