Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and conscientious practitioners to join our 0-5 team based in Burgess Hill. Our service is open Monday to Friday 9-5. Previous experience of working in the community is not essential.
Are you a qualified or about to qualify (child, adult, mental health or learning disability) nurse or a midwife with a passion for public health and improving outcomes for children in West Sussex? Would you like to work for a friendly and passionate Health visitor team who make a difference to children's lives every day?
Alongside a skill mix team of health visitors and nursery nurses, you will work in collaboration with families; providing universal and targeted early interventions to ensure every child is offered the best start in life.
We are looking for a compassionate individual who can demonstrate excellent communication skills and is able to work in partnership with multi-agency and inter-professional colleagues to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP).
This is a permanent position but may also be an excellent opportunity to gain experience for an individual interested in undertaking a Specialist Community Public Health course in health visiting or school nursing in the future. A programme of support is being developed to support internal applicants interested in applying for a funded degree to become a health visitor or school nurse.
Main duties of the job
1. Managing a clinical caseload
2. Undertaking holistic assessments, identifying health needs, parenting capacity and family/environmental factors
3. Implementing and evaluating programmes of care
4. Delivering evidence based health promotion advice
5. Undertaking targeted support in line with our commissioned service
6. Inter-professional working to deliver the healthy child programme and safeguard children
West Sussex HCP have achieved full UNICEF UK'sBaby Friendly accreditation and hold the UNICEF Gold Award for embedding Baby Friendly care in our workplace.
About us
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
7. Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
8. Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
9. July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
10. Flexible working patterns offered across all services
11. Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
12. Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for full details.
As a Healthy Child Programme we are fully invested in supporting the learning and development of our staff. You will be actively encouraged to develop your skills and newly appointed practitioner you can expect:
13. A thought after induction programme with dedicated Practice Education Team
14. 6 months of action learning sets
15. 2-day breastfeeding training as part of our Gold Unicef accredited service.
We also offer bi-monthly learning sessions, annual forum and opportunities for regular clinical supervision and safeguarding supervision to all of our qualified staff.
Informal chats/visits are welcomed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
16. NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife
17. To hold or be willing to obtain Child protection Module
Desirable
18. Registered Childrens Nurse
19. Evidence of academic study within last 5 years
20. Undergraduate degree 2:1 or above
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
21. Excellent communication skills with an ability to negotiate and manage conflict
22. Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate for the role
23. Ability to identify difficult situations and act appropriately to obtain support
24. Good IT skills
25. Commitment to lifelong learning and development
Desirable
26. Knowledge of Safeguarding Children Procedures
Experience
Desirable
27. Experience working with children
28. Experience of working within a community setting
29. Undergraduate degree 2:1 or above