Job summary An opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated Band 5 Public Health Staff Nurse's to work within the newly integrated 0-19 Children's and Young People Public Health Service based in Henley on Thames/ Wallingford and surrounding areas. The new service brings together Health Visiting, School Health Nursing, and the Family Nurse Partnership, delivering the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) to provide an innovative and high-quality service that helps children, young people and families to thrive. Health visitors, community public health nurses (previously known as community staff nurses) and community public health associates (previously known as community nursery nurses) will now be working with children up to 8 years of age where there are known concerns or vulnerabilities and will provide health related episodes of care to support with areas such as behaviour, diet, and sleep. There has also been an introduction of a new four-year health and development review to support school transition and address any school readiness concerns. The role offers the opportunity to engage in workstreams within the service to support professional and leadership development. The role has the opportunity to deliver community-based health promotion activities as well as supporting Oxfordshire's Young Parents Pathway alongside Specialist Practitioners. Main duties of the job Within the caseload, and as delegated by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse the post holder will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of the 0-19 service. You will be based within the locality (neighbourhood) and will work with the 0-19 teams in that locality and supporting county wide work where needed for children aged 0-8 years. The role involves working in partnership with children, young people, families, primary care, schools and statutory and voluntary services and other partner agencies to facilitate health-enhancing activities and improve health outcomes. You will deliver services to children and families within homes, and community settings. Clinical activities will include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating family focused care under the delegation of a SCPHN Health Visitor/School Health Nurse and working in partnership with other agencies. The role includes undertaking Healthy Child Programme developmental and transitional assessments and planning, delivering and evaluating public health initiatives through community-based health promotion activities. The role will require the post holder to adhere to Safeguarding policies and actively engage under the supervision from a SCPHN in safeguarding processes, including Early help assessments and Team around the Family processes. You will work with partnership with other agencies and develop, participate and maintain interagency networks. About us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum | pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 267-CH6737147 Job locations Townlands Hospital York Road Henley on Thames RG9 2DR Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description for full details of the role, duties and responsibilities. There are a number of opportunities available and we will consider full time and part time posts. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description for full details of the role, duties and responsibilities. There are a number of opportunities available and we will consider full time and part time posts. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based practice Desirable Community experience Qualifications Essential First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife Practice assessor/Supervisor Skills Essential Demonstrates an understanding of leadership skills Excellent communicator with a high level of interpersonal and organisational skills An effective and proactive team player Competent knowledge and skills in IT packages e.g Microsoft word, excel Desirable Motivates and inspires confidence and enthusiasm in self and team Experience Essential Experience of delivering health promotion activities Person Specification Knowledge Essential Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based practice Desirable Community experience Qualifications Essential First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife Practice assessor/Supervisor Skills Essential Demonstrates an understanding of leadership skills Excellent communicator with a high level of interpersonal and organisational skills An effective and proactive team player Competent knowledge and skills in IT packages e.g Microsoft word, excel Desirable Motivates and inspires confidence and enthusiasm in self and team Experience Essential Experience of delivering health promotion activities 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Townlands Hospital York Road Henley on Thames RG9 2DR Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)