Job overview Our Specialist Community Public Health Nurses - either school nurses or health visitors wishing to transition, lead and line manage School Staff Nurses and Assistant Practitioners, to deliver a range of interventions to improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families to:
• support resilience and wellbeing
• improve health behaviours and reducing risk taking
• support healthy lifestyles
• support vulnerable young people and improving health inequalities
• support complex and additional health and wellbeing needs
• promote self-care and improving health literacy
The nature of their work requires clinical input and effective leadership as well as good project management skills. Main duties of the job Working as part of the School Health Team you will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme in accordance with national and local strategy/guidance.
A key part of your role will be to complete Health needs assessments, to support the identification of any unmet health needs and offer brief interventions and packages of care in line with evidence-based practice.
You will work in partnership with partner agencies in the identification and protection of vulnerable children and contribute to the development of care plans, working in accordance with local and professional guidelines.
This role requires you to undertake regulated activities to both children and adults. Working for our organisation Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
See where you can go with KCHFT Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject Nursing
A Specialist Community Public Health qualification
Registered Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Experience Essential criteria You will have at least one year’s experience of working as a Nurse or midwife Knowledge Essential criteria You’ll need have sound communication skills in order to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing
You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases.
You will fully understand the role and remit of a SCPHN. Desirable criteria Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage. Skills & Abilities Essential criteria You will have the ability to focus on the details and any spot any potential problems.
You’ll need to be adaptable in work as things change as part of working in a wider team.
You will need to have hand and eye coordination and dexterity to use your clinical skills.
You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks
Strong influencing and negotiating skills Personal Attributes Essential criteria A full, valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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