Job summary
The post holder will work to support the role of the Health Visitor in ensuring the public health programme is carried out within the designated pre school population. Based within a community setting, the Nursery Nurse will provide a service to families as identified in the needs assessment carried out by the Health Visitor. He/she will take a key role in delivering parent support; health promotion and programmes of care. The post holder will be a team player and contribute to the overall health care offered to individuals, families and communities
Main duties of the job
Flying Start Community Nursery Nurse Vacancy -37.5hrs Wrexham area Band 4 - Fixed Term until 31st March 2025
This post is fixed term for 16 months to meet the needs of the service
We are looking for a self-motivated team player who has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. To work with a multi-agency Flying Start team to achieve the Welsh Assembly Government initiative scheme, targeting Communities in need to provide enhanced local services within a multi agency setting. The post holder will facilitate one to one, group and community work that aims to address Health inequalities in partnership with the wider multi-skilled team. He/she will take a key role in delivering parent support, health promotion and programmes of care. He/she will provide a service to families as identified in the needs assessment carried out by the Health Visitor and undertake planned packages of support through implementing and evaluating planned programmes of care. In addition, the post holder will contribute to the public health role in line with government public health initiatives.The Health Board offers an Induction Course and ongoing Clinical Supervision and support from its Safeguarding Children Team and opportunities for in house training.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Education + NVQ (level 4) in health & social care (whilst working with children) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- NNEB/National diploma in childhood studies
- Technology/keyboard skills qualifications
Other
Essential
- oMotivated.
- oCommitment to high standards of care.
- oCommitment to self development
Desirable
- oWelsh speaking
- oStress management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the Children's NSF and working knowledge of child protection procedures
- Child development
- Awareness of child behaviour management techniques
- Knowledge of play activities related to child development
Desirable
- Knowledge of behaviour management techniques
- Knowledge of recent advances in the sphere of public health.
- Knowledge of local and national initiatives impacting on health and service provision.
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to plan own work
- Ability to work in a team and develop a good working relationship with other agencies
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Clear communication methods for young people and carers/parents with a disability
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with infants and children and parents/carers
Desirable
- Experience in community or health related field
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Education + NVQ (level 4) in health & social care (whilst working with children) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- NNEB/National diploma in childhood studies
- Technology/keyboard skills qualifications
Other
Essential
- oMotivated.
- oCommitment to high standards of care.
- oCommitment to self development
Desirable
- oWelsh speaking
- oStress management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the Children's NSF and working knowledge of child protection procedures
- Child development
- Awareness of child behaviour management techniques
- Knowledge of play activities related to child development
Desirable
- Knowledge of behaviour management techniques
- Knowledge of recent advances in the sphere of public health.
- Knowledge of local and national initiatives impacting on health and service provision.
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to plan own work
- Ability to work in a team and develop a good working relationship with other agencies
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Clear communication methods for young people and carers/parents with a disability
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with infants and children and parents/carers
Desirable
- Experience in community or health related field
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).
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).
