Thank you for your interest in Birmingham Community Healthcare. We are an ambitious organisation with big plans to deliver our early years services differently. Yardley District are currently recruiting Band 5 Community Public Health Nurses.
Our aspiration jointly with our children centre partners is to give the children of Birmingham the very best start in life. We have a passionate workforce who is committed to support the children and their families to feel safe, healthy and ready to achieve.
Main duties of the job
Under the umbrella of Birmingham Forward Steps with our partners we are working to offer an integrated service to children and families where they tell their story once and we work closely together to deliver the best outcomes possible and support families with their aspirations.
Are you the right person to help us take our ambitions forward and help us to develop a brighter future for the children of Birmingham?
We are looking to recruit Band 5 staff nurses with a passion for delivering high quality services whilst embracing and expressing innovation and creative thinking to support our Health Visiting and Early Years team to deliver our ambitious plans.
This is an exciting opportunity to help us develop and implement our integrated way of working with our children's centre partners.
Job responsibilities
* To undertake health needs assessments and screening for children as directed by the named or delegating Health Visitor and ensure prompt feedback and escalation of concerns as required.
* Participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of health promotion activities as part of an integrated team for individuals, families groups and communities utilising evidenced based practice.
* Contribute to the BFS early help offer supporting families to access additional support as required in line with the early help framework.
* Contribute to the safeguarding of children at risk in line with appropriate Safeguarding policies and procedures.
* Participate in and promote the childhood immunisation programs as appropriate.
* Participate in the Trust staff nurse development program and other related Trust based learning opportunities.
* Work within the NMC code of professional conduct.
* Support Health Visiting Teams in the management of children with additional medical needs, completion of Educational & Health care plans and preparing/supporting families for transition to education.
* Support and deliver evidence based packages of care for children in line with the BFS Standard Operational Procedures for Health Visiting and clinical pathways such as the premature care baby pathway and children identified as having Special Educational Needs.
* Liaison with other Multi Disciplinary Teams to ensure effective communication across the teams to support the HV oversight and co-ordination of care.
* To support the Health Visting and Early Years teams to deliver Early Help intervention and complete Early Help Plans as required.
* To keep accurate and contemporaneous electronic patients records for children and families in line with NMC requirements and the Trusts Record Keeping policies and guidelines.
* To convey information, of a complex nature, to other professionals and to clients with well developed oral communication skills. This will include negotiating, showing empathy and reassurance, to have the ability to gain co-operation of others when needed and overcome barriers to understanding.
* Undertake clinical audits as directed by Health Visitor/Health Visitor Team Leader, supporting actions plans according to findings.
* Interpret difficult / challenging situations, take prompt action and have the ability to diffuse potentially aggressive or threatening situations. Report any incidence that gives rise to concern.
* Work with and support families through difficult family situations such as illness and bereavement.
* To plan, organise and run clinics to support the health and developmental needs of children as required.
* To deliver care in a variety of settings, childrens centres, clinics, GP surgeries and clients homes. The latter requires lone working within the community setting.
* To ensure effective working relationships and communicate with the BFS team and other professionals.
* To maintain and continually update professional knowledge and skills. Attend mandatory training and relevant updates training sessions as required by the Trust.
* To co-operate and assist in research and survey programmes relating to the client group.
* To participate in the teaching/training and assessment of support staff within the cluster, and in the clinical placement of all learners e.g. pre-registration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First Level Registered Nurse
* Evidence of relevant professional development post nurse registration
* RSCN/Child Branch or Learning Disabilities
Experience
* Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical trends and practice
* Experience and ability to demonstrate an understanding of working with children and families in a clinical and/ or community setting
* Evidence of recent professional development
* Experience of productive multi and inter- disciplinary working
Skills
* Knowledge of current public health and issues pertinent to community children's services
* Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda
* Ability to generate communication which is relevant, concise, accurate and legible
* Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility to health and safety
* Ability to recognise and understand equality and diversity issues
* Understanding of child protection procedures
* Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to any identified or potential concerns with a child's developmental or health needs
* Demonstrate commitment to teamwork and corporate team goals
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing NHS environment
Other job requirements
* Ability to travel and attend conferences according to operational needs of the post
* Car driver/Access to suitable vehicle for business purposes
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.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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