* Suffolk County Council – Ipswich IP4 4ER (Hybrid)
* £34,314 to £39,513 per annum (pro rata for part time)
* 18.5 - 27 hours per week
* Permanent
We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Community Staff Nurse and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Suffolk County Council's Health Business Centre (HBC) as a Community Staff Nurse, working from Allington House, Ipswich.
* Do you have proven experience of working with children, young people and their families?
* Would you like to take on a role within the Clinical Duty Team?
* Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people in Suffolk?
Your role and responsibilities
* Provide information and health advice via telephone, email and text messaging, to parents and carers and other professionals to support the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families in Suffolk.
* Be a positive role model, team player and have excellent clinical knowledge of children’s health and development.
* Be an excellent communicator and have good organisational and IT skills.
You will need
* To be a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse.
* Relevant experience of working with children, young people and their families.
* Experience of using evidence-based assessment and intervention tools to meet the needs of our clients.
* Good working IT skills to enable you to use a range of software i.e., Microsoft packages, SystmOne and MS Teams.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The Health Business Centre serves as a vital component of the Suffolk 0-19 Healthy Child Service, functioning as the single point of contact for clients, staff, and stakeholders while supporting the delivery of health visiting and school nursing services across Suffolk. Operated by a Clinical Duty Team comprising health visitors, school nurses, and staff nurses, the centre works to ensure families receive seamless, efficient, and timely care in support of the Healthy Child Programme.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
For more information
Please contact Lisa Johnson (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling: 07738 754 648 or emailing: lisa.johnson2@suffolk.gov.uk.
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
* Describe why you believe you are the best person for the position, what skills and experience can you bring to the team and how do these relate to the role?
* Describe a situation where you had to work hard under pressure. What was the cause of the pressure? How did you feel under this pressure? What impact did it have on your work?
* Give an example of when your specialist knowledge helped you to solve a problem.
* Are you able to remain calm in stressful situations and if so, tell us how you can evidence this?
* Describe a time when you had to establish a relationship quickly. What did you do? What was the outcome?
* Describe a situation where you have been an effective team worker. What did you specifically do that was effective?
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or HDrecruitment@suffolk.gov.uk.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 13 January 2025
Interview date: Thursday 23 January 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
About Us
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
* up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
* membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
* performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
* training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
* a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
* diverse and active staff networks
* flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
* Locations Allington Health Clinic Ipswich
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