Job summary
Community Nursery Nurse Vacancy: Band 4 permanent part time.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative Community Nursery Nurse to join our Flying Start Health Visiting Service in the Denbigh area, North Wales. We are looking for a self-motivated team player who has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
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.
Main duties of the job
Support Health Visitors in delivering health promotion within home, clinic and other community based settings as agreed.
Contribute to the implementation of the delivery of the Core Programme as per Health Board service level agreement and directed by the Health Visitor.
Following initial assessment by HV, carry out delegated programmes of care or follow up health issues at home or in clinic.
Undertake screening and/or other health related and developmental assessments as and when directed by the Health Visitor.
Refer to appropriate agencies in collaboration with the Health Visitor.
Ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice in order to facilitate effective care. Includes issues relating to health and well being e.g. diet; safety; dental care etc.
Work with parents to increase their knowledge and skills to enable them to identify and meet their own and children's health needs under the supervision of the Health Visitor.
Work in partnership with service users and providers; attend client participation groups, social services meetings as directed by the Health Visitor.
Work in partnership with the community, statutory and voluntary agencies in the provision and development of individual and community initiatives as directed by the Health Visitor.
Undertake drop in clinics.
Facilitate groups, eg parent and baby groups - as directed by the Health Visitor.
Undertake baby massage sessions.
Help to organise and lead parenting programmes.
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
To assist the caseload holder in the management and delivery of care to clients autonomously. Duties may include:
Building on existing assessment of families needs and deliver packages of planned care with no direct supervision.
To provide and receive complex and sensitive child related information from health and social care staff.
To decline referral if not appropriate which requires excellent negotiation skills and appropriate sign posting.
Support to clients with more complex/additional needs.
To demonstrate ability for motivation and behaviour change with children and families enabling self-efficacy, resilience and strength based relationship.
To recognise and report any health and safety or risk issues.
To write records in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with GDPR guidance and BCU local polices.
To independently carry out specified assessment and intervention as allocated and discussed with the Health Visitor/ School Nurse and using own initiative and experience to modify according to the clients needs.
To hold own caseload with support from Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) for those families with planned packages of care.
To hold a special interest role and support other staff within the locality and service.
To promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
To contribute to the care of all clients, ensuring safety and dignity at all times.
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
To assist the caseload holder in the management and delivery of care to clients autonomously. Duties may include:
Building on existing assessment of families needs and deliver packages of planned care with no direct supervision.
To provide and receive complex and sensitive child related information from health and social care staff.
To decline referral if not appropriate which requires excellent negotiation skills and appropriate sign posting.
Support to clients with more complex/additional needs.
To demonstrate ability for motivation and behaviour change with children and families enabling self-efficacy, resilience and strength based relationship.
To recognise and report any health and safety or risk issues.
To write records in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with GDPR guidance and BCU local polices.
To independently carry out specified assessment and intervention as allocated and discussed with the Health Visitor/ School Nurse and using own initiative and experience to modify according to the clients needs.
To hold own caseload with support from Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) for those families with planned packages of care.
To hold a special interest role and support other staff within the locality and service.
To promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
To contribute to the care of all clients, ensuring safety and dignity at all times.
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
- Education maths and english
- NNEB or equivalent
Desirable
- Child protection training
- Additional training in child development
- Information Technology Skills
Experience
Essential
- Community experience
- Experience of working with children, young people and their families
- Able to undertake autonomous and independent work
- A comprehensive and sound awareness of child development
- Understanding of the public health agenda
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the health visiting and school nursing services
- Experience or awareness of multi disciplinary agencies
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Knowledge of It packages such as word, excell and outlook
- Demonstrates an understanding of safeguarding issues
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge of social and multicultural issues
Travel
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education maths and english
- NNEB or equivalent
Desirable
- Child protection training
- Additional training in child development
- Information Technology Skills
Experience
Essential
- Community experience
- Experience of working with children, young people and their families
- Able to undertake autonomous and independent work
- A comprehensive and sound awareness of child development
- Understanding of the public health agenda
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the health visiting and school nursing services
- Experience or awareness of multi disciplinary agencies
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Knowledge of It packages such as word, excell and outlook
- Demonstrates an understanding of safeguarding issues
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge of social and multicultural issues
Travel
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
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).
