Community Health Nurse - Health Visiting
Band 5
Main area: Community Health Nurse Grade Band 5
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term for minimum of 12 months)
Hours: Full time and part-time posts are available (minimum of 22.5 hours weekly)
Job ref: 848-BHC-107-25
Site: Community - Bromley borough
Town: Bromley
Salary: £34,521 - £41,956 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/05/2025 23:59
Interview date: 13/05/2025
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey.
Job overview
Community Health Nurse - Band 5
Fixed term for a minimum of 12 months
FT and PT hrs available (min 22.5 hrs per week)
JOB SUMMARY
* We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our health visiting team, supporting children and families within a defined community.
* This role focuses on improving health and life outcomes by delivering care packages following assessment by a Health Visitor.
* As part of the team, you will support Health Visitors and Community Nursery Nurses in delivering the Healthy Child Programme (0-5 yrs).
* This is a fixed-term position for a minimum of 12 months, ideal for individuals with a strong interest in children's public health nursing.
* You will gain high-quality exposure and training, preparing you to apply for a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) programme in September 2026.
Interviews expected to be held week commencing 12th May 2025
Main duties of the job
* Support the delivery of the Local Health Visiting offer, including the Healthy Child Programme.
* Work as an independent practitioner within a skill-mixed team.
* Identify children and/or families with additional needs, and refer to other agencies/teams for support and intervention as appropriate.
* Provide health advice and signpost children and their families to alternative resources within the local community.
* Undertake developmental assessments and 6-8 week reviews when trained and competent to do so.
* Deliver health promotion activities and targeted interventions to children and their families.
* Be aware of and act in accordance with Safeguarding protocols to ensure all children are free from risk of harm or neglect.
* Carry out home visits to children and their families as part of the identified objectives for their health needs.
* Liaise with the GP and other members of the Primary Care Team as appropriate.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Registered Nurse or Midwife
* Prepared to undertake further training, both core to role and as part of ongoing continuous professional development
Experience
* A keen interest in Public Health Nursing / Community work
* Post-graduate experience working in either Nursing or Midwifery
* Commitment to apply for and commence a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme 12 months after commencement of this post
Skills and Abilities
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. We welcome applicants with a disability and are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process.
We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.
We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare.
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