Community Public Health Nurse - Wantage & Faringdon 5-19yrs
Band 5
Main area Community Public Health Nurse - Southwest (Wantage) Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 25 hours per week (Term time only (0.56 whole time equivalent)) Job ref 267-CH7072222
Site Wantage Health Centre Town Wantage Salary £29,970 - £36,483 Pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/04/2025 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.
Job overview
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and their families? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team delivering high-quality care in the community? We are looking for a Community Public Health Nurse to join our 0-19 Child and Young Person Public Health Service, working within the Healthy Child Programme. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while making a real impact on the lives of children and young people.
A full training package will be provided, as will opportunities to develop your career and skillset further. Please do contact Claire Webster, claire.webster@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk 07767 640971, for further information and we welcome informal visits.
Main duties of the job
As a Community Public Health Nurse, you will:
* Support children and families across a variety of settings, including schools, health centres, and homes.
* Work closely with primary and secondary schools, delivering public health initiatives on emotional wellbeing, sexual health, safeguarding, and managing medical conditions.
* Undertake Healthy Child Programme assessments and contribute to health promotion activities.
* Work in partnership with families, schools, and agencies to improve health outcomes.
* Actively engage in safeguarding processes under the supervision of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN).
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”
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
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
Experience
* Confidence to speak in front of larger groups
* Community Experience
* Experience of delivering health promotion activities.
Qualifications
* First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife
* Practice assessor/supervisor or equivalent experience
Knowledge
* Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based practice
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
Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
We’re advocates of flexible working and many of our roles offer a range of employment options to help you balance your work and personal life.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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 Claire Webster Job title Community Education Lead Email address claire.webster@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number 07767 640971 Additional information
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