Community Public Health Nurse - City South School Health Nursing
Band 5
Main area: Community Public Health Nurse Grade Band 5
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 30 hours per week (Term Time Only)
Job ref: 267-CH6567193-1C
Site: East Oxford Health Centre
Town: Oxford
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/04/2025 23:59
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you.
Job overview
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with children, young people and their families in the community, as part of a new team delivering high quality care, to children aged from 0-19yrs, in line with the Healthy Child Programme?
We have two 30 hours term time only positions available in the City South Locality where you will be able to develop your skills and knowledge to work alongside experienced practitioners in a variety of settings, including primary and secondary schools, health centres, and the client’s home. The role will include working with school aged children, providing public health related care to support in areas such as safeguarding, emotional health, sexual health, and physical health, alongside supporting schools to deliver personal, health and social education, and managing medical conditions in schools.
All levels of experience are welcome in the children and young people service. Whether you are newly qualified or looking for a change in direction.
We are able to offer this part time, term time role, with a complete training package and a preceptorship programme.
Please do contact Michelle Wiltshire for further information and we welcome informal visits.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
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 and will work with the 0-19 teams in that locality and supporting locality wide work where needed for school aged children and young people. 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 schools and community settings.
Working for our organisation
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 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
* 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role includes undertaking Healthy Child Programme transitional assessments and planning, delivering and evaluating public health initiatives through school and community-based health promotion activities.
The role will require you to adhere to Safeguarding policies and actively engage under the supervision from a SCPHN in safeguarding processes and meetings.
You will work in partnership with other agencies and develop, participate and maintain interagency networks.
You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
Person specification
Knowledge
* Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based practice
* Community experience
Qualifications
* First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife
* Practice assessor/supervisor
Skills
* 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)
* Motivates and inspires confidence and enthusiasm in self and team
Experience
* Confidence to speak in front of larger groups
* Experience of delivering health promotion activities
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Name: Michelle Wiltshire
Job title: Locality Team Lead - City South
Email address: michelle.wiltshire@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07795642868
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