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Community Nursery Nurse

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We’re also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients ‘contacts’ each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.

Job overview

We are currently seeking experienced Nursery Nurses with good clinical and communication skills to join the 0-19 Health Visiting service in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The post holder will join our forward thinking, integrated workforce supporting the delivery of the Healthy child Programme to improve outcomes for children and families living in Newcastle upon Tyne.

We are looking for motivated professionals who have the ability to work independently and as part of a skill mixed team.  You should have excellent knowledge of child development and experience of working with children in a variety of settings.  This role will involve making a valuable contribution to the assessment and monitoring of child development, offering family support, advice on parenting and facilitate health promotion sessions.

You will have good communication skills, be a team player and be organised to work effectively with health colleagues and our partner agencies.

You will be supported through a 6 month training package; to assist you in developing your knowledge, and to facilitate your personal and professional development in public health and the healthy child programme. 

Access to a vehicle and possession of a full driving licence is essential.

• Interview date:1 July 202
• Full and part time hours available
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy.   Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

Main duties of the job

You will be working within the 0-19 Children’s Service, assisting in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme to a defined population, working within a  skill mix team under the supervision of Health Visitors. You will be expected to participate in the development of a range of health promotion initiatives which aim to improve the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people. To contribute to the assessment of need with children, young people, their families and communities. To participate in planning, implementing and evaluating interventions and support, contributing to health and wellbeing. You will be expected to work city wide and independently in a variety of locations including clinics and clients homes. 

Working for our organisation

Our staff oversee around 2 million patients ‘contacts’ each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Permanent & Fixed term for 9 months (may be extended)

• Required to work within a 0-19yrs Children’s Service, assisting in the delivery of a family centred Public Health Service to a defined population. Working with a multi-disciplinary agency approach.
• To participate in the development of a range of health promotion initiatives which aim to improve the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people.
• To work under the direction of Health Visitor/ Public Health School Nurse to contribute to the delivery of the service, deliver the Healthy Child Programme.
• To contribute to the assessment of need with children, young people, their families and communities.
• To participate in planning, implementing and evaluating interventions and support, contributing to health and wellbeing.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Person specification

Qualifications & education, essential criteria.

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent in Childcare (e.g. NNEB / BTEC National Diploma in Early years / Cache Diploma in Child Care Education or equivalent level of education in Child Development)
• Hold a valid driving license and able to travel effectively and independently to multiple locations around the city in one day whilst transporting equipment.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working with children/young people & families
• Knowledge of child development and early learning
• An understanding of children’s safeguarding issues and legislation
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Relevant work experience in health or community setting
• Demonstrate an understanding of an individual’s diverse needs and rights
• Demonstrate an awareness of issues surrounding confidentiality

Desirable criteria

• Has an awareness of Public Health Issue for Children & Young People living in Newcastle
• Experience of working within Early Help Frameworks to support families.

Skills & Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Effective team working skills
• Able to work with direct and indirect supervision
• IT skills – Microsoft applications
• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Presentation skills
• Teaching skills –able to run small groups i.e. weaning
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently or as part of the wider team

Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.  The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description & Person Specification ( PDF , 215.0 KB )
• Newcastle Staff Benefits ( PDF , 274.4 KB )

Further details / informal visits contact

Heather Ransom (Senior Health Visitor)

[email protected]

(07885239569)

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