Community Staff Nurse - Health Visiting

Job description

Job summary

Part Time post - 22.5 hours

This is an exciting opportunity for qualified nurses to gain experience working in a Health Visiting team, with a view to applying for Health Visiting SCPHN training after 12 months.

The successful applicant will receive a learning and development package of support with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge alongside health visitors and a skill mix team to leave them well placed to apply for the SCPHN course.

Main duties of the job

You will be delivering evidence based interventions as per the Healthy Child Programme 0-5 years. You will be expected to work on your own initiative at times as well as under direct supervision of a Health Visitor or Caseload holder .

You will be working as part of Stockport Family which is an integrated Service supporting and improving outcomes for children and families. Health Visiting teams are part of Family Hub neighbourhood Teams working with all partners around the child and their family.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Degree in relevant subject
• English and maths GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• Paediatric or mental health nurse qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Nursing and evidence based practice
• Knowledge of Healthy Child Programme
• Knowledge of Child Development, Health and Well-Being in the Early Years
• Awareness of health inequalities and impact on individuals and communities.
• Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures

Desirable

• Awareness of parental mental and potential impact on infants and children
• Awareness of SEND and potential impact on infants and children and their family
• Evidence of post registration professional development
• Research Community Projects

Experience

Essential

• Implementation of evidence based practice

Desirable

• Community Nursing
• Working with children in community setting
• Health promotion/public health
• Multi-agency liaison working

Skills

Essential

• Team working
• Ability to work independently
• Communication skills at appropriate level
• Negotiation skills
• Reflective Practitioner

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Degree in relevant subject
• English and maths GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• Paediatric or mental health nurse qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Nursing and evidence based practice
• Knowledge of Healthy Child Programme
• Knowledge of Child Development, Health and Well-Being in the Early Years
• Awareness of health inequalities and impact on individuals and communities.
• Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures

Desirable

• Awareness of parental mental and potential impact on infants and children
• Awareness of SEND and potential impact on infants and children and their family
• Evidence of post registration professional development
• Research Community Projects

Experience

Essential

• Implementation of evidence based practice

Desirable

• Community Nursing
• Working with children in community setting
• Health promotion/public health
• Multi-agency liaison working

Skills

Essential

• Team working
• Ability to work independently
• Communication skills at appropriate level
• Negotiation skills
• Reflective Practitioner

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Stockport

Stockport

SK1 3TA

United Kingdom

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