Job Summary
The purpose of the job is to improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families and address inequalities, as a specialist community public health nurse through the delivery of the healthy child programme and leading a skill mixed team of practitioners within the 0-19 Childrens Public Health Service (CPHS).
To provide high quality visible operational management and supervision to a number of teams within a given service area, in line with legislation, statutory guidance and national standards, in order to safeguard children and young people and to promote their safety, voice, health and wellbeing.
To keep abreast of any national or legislative changes that impact on services and ensure implementation of changes where applicable.
To embed a culture of performance management that promotes positive and purposeful public health and professional practice. Drive ownership and commitment to quality of practice in line with our framework and promote continual improvement, reflection and appreciative enquiry as key parts of our culture.
Main duties of the job
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
* Excellent knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme
* Sound knowledge and experience of SystmOne
* Registered Nurse/Midwife
* Degree / diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
* Post Qualifying experience in a management role and 4 years experience as a SCPHN
* Supervisor and/or management training / qualification
About Us
The 0-19 CPHS offers opportunity for career progression and provides an atmosphere of continuous professional development with supervision and assessment of pre and post registration students.
Benefits include access to NHS or Local Government Pension Schemes. A generous annual leave allowance, which increases with service, plus bank holidays.
Your annual NMC fees are paid for by the service. Professional membership of iHV and/or SAPHNA. Agile Working supported by smart phone/laptop and access to technology such as Microsoft Teams and SystmOne.
Access to Occupational Health services including physiotherapy and counselling. Our Employee Assistance programme which includes a telephone helpline and extensive online resources for support and advice. Discounted membership of our Leisure Centre's including 5 gyms; 4 pools; 1 health suite and over 250 classes every week.
The Benefits Plus Scheme enabling salary sacrifice for additional annual leave; Childcare Vouchers; Car Leasing; Cycle to Work scheme.
Date posted: 07 March 2025
Salary: £57,111 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: F0030-25-0003
Job locations: Cobalt Business Park, Silverlink North, North Tyneside, NE27 0BY
Job Description
Job responsibilities:
* The purpose of the job is to improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families and address inequalities, as a specialist community public health nurse through the delivery of the healthy child programme and leading a skill mixed team of practitioners within the 0-19 Childrens Public Health Service (CPHS).
* The post holder will have responsibility for the effective and smooth operational management of the 0-19 Childrens Public Health Service (CPHS) which is part of the Public Health Department.
* The 0-19 CPHS consists of a number of small teams of Health Visitors, Public Health School Nurses, other professionally qualified nurses and midwives and a range of frontline workers.
* The post holder ensures the teams are well led, responsive, effective, safe and high quality services are provided in line with CQC, PHE and NMC requirements.
* The post holder will provide clear management oversight to Team Leaders and their teams to perform at their best and to deliver the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for children and families.
* The post holder will work closely with partner agencies to provide effective services, in line with legislation and statutory guidance, that deliver to a high standard.
* The post holder will be a role model to others within their service and the broader organisation embracing, promoting and developing the agreed model of practice.
* The post holder will be responsible to the Head of Service for the service supporting them to provide services against regulatory requirements, service plans, inspection frameworks and within established resources.
* The post holder will understand and embody the vision for 0-19 CPHS as part of the Public Health responsibilities of North Tyneside Council whilst demonstrating the organisational values.
Job Content:
* To provide high quality visible operational management and supervision to a number of teams within a given service area, in line with legislation, statutory guidance and national standards, in order to safeguard children and young people and to promote their safety, voice, health and wellbeing.
* To keep abreast of any national or legislative changes that impact on services and ensure implementation of changes where applicable.
* To embed a culture of performance management that promotes positive and purposeful public health and professional practice. Drive ownership and commitment to quality of practice in line with our framework and promote continual improvement, reflection and appreciative enquiry as key parts of our culture.
* In line with our framework and standards, enable and champion the voices of children, young people and families in shaping and developing services.
* To maintain an outward focused service that learns from others, contributes to partnership improvement and strives to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families.
* To ensure efficient and effective use and management of the available resources (Financial, Human and Physical) and the commitment to improve within a whole systems approach.
* To work in partnership with other agencies and professionals to facilitate positive health and wellbeing outcomes for children, young people and families.
* To make sure that members of the public, professionals and other agencies are able to share information, and receive a response in a timely way.
* To lead by example and model practice which is consistent with our approach and supports our culture of learning and development.
* To provide expert advice, guidance, support and challenge in relation to your specific area, based upon extensive knowledge and experience of practice.
* To work in constructive and productive partnership with a range of other agencies, voluntary and charitable organisations and individuals working with children and young people, parents and carers.
* To ensure that the voice of the child (their views, wishes and feelings) is central to the work undertaken within the service area.
* To provide updates, reports and oversight of information to the Head of Service and to be accountable to the Head of Service.
* To deputise as required in the Head of Services absence.
* To cover head of Service absence across the teams, providing advice, support and direction as required.
* Contributes to the management of a locality budget.
* To contribute to and chair where appropriate, multi-agency meetings and panels that promote the smooth and effective running of the service area.
* To represent the service at strategic meetings as required and contribute to the delivery of agreed priorities.
* To contribute to the review, planning and development of services and joint working arrangements including preparation for inspections and operational co-ordination of inspections.
* Responds to and prioritise complaints in a line with statutory time scales upholding our commitment to listening and learning from our customers.
* Plan events and lead on projects, producing improvement plans for the service area with a clear objective to improve service development and performance.
* To fulfil responsibilities as a corporate parent and promote best outcomes for children and young people.
* To seek to make the teams work location presentable and that it meets health and safety standards at all times as well as updating the team of health and safety responsibilities.
* To embrace opportunities for change and to encourage new ways of working embracing the use of technology.
* To support all 0-19 colleagues to achieve competencies for their role and to be a confirmer for the purpose of NMC registration and revalidation of qualified, registered staff.
* Implements and supports the service area to fully understand the performance framework that supports practice and outcomes for children, young people and their families.
* Demonstrates flexibility in their approach to work.
* Creates an environment which enables individuals to speak up and challenge.
* Complies with the full range of the Councils employment relations policies.
* Fulfils all the requirements of registration with NMC.
* Undertakes any other duties required of the role and commensurate to the grade for the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential:
* Excellent knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme
* Sound knowledge and experience of SystmOne
Experience Essential:
* At least 4 years experience as a SCPHN
* 3 years experience in the relevant setting for which the post is set
* At least 2 years experience as a team manager
* Experience of managing a team of specialist public health nursing staff
* Experience of working with the NHS and primary care
* Experience in supervising public health
* Experience of managing and leading change
* Experience of using performance management information to improve outcomes
* Ability and experience in writing reports and presenting at a variety of forums
* Ability to work with a range of different teams and partner agencies chairing and attending meetings as required
* Ability to deputise for the Senior Manager at meetings and chair meetings in their absence
Desirable:
* Experience of budget management
* Experience of applying and using Human Resource processes
* Experience of contributing to inspection preparation and the operational coordination of inspections.
Qualifications Essential:
* Registered Nurse/Midwife
* Degree / diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
* Post Qualifying experience in a management role and 4 years experience as a SCPHN
* Supervisor and/or management training / qualification
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.
Employer details
Employer name: North Tyneside Council
Address: Cobalt Business Park, Silverlink North, North Tyneside, NE27 0BY
Employer's website: North Tyneside Council #J-18808-Ljbffr