A unique opportunity awaits as a Band 5 Community Staff nurse within the 5-19 service in the High Peaks, North Dales and Glossop locality.
This is a development opportunity for those wishing to increase their skills and progress their career in Children's Community Services.
We are a fast-paced, innovative, dedicated team that requires skills including a positive attitude, flexibility, and the ability to communicate effectively, as well as being motivated, well-organised and able to work on your own initiative and being a team player.
You will have a passion for promoting public health and supporting children, young people and their families to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Applications are welcome from registered nurses, ideally with post-qualification experience, and an interest in developing their skills in working with children and their families within a community public health and multi-agency environment.
On completion of the first year in post there may be the opportunity to apply to complete the training for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification (SCPHN) School Nursing Pathway you will be supported in your development towards this.
We can offer a thorough, bespoke induction program, supportive mentorship arrangements, regular clinical and safeguarding supervision as well as ensuring support with continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
The perfect match for our team will become part of the 5-19 team and be supported and guided by our service development lead.
Our School Nurses work with children and their families both in schools and in the home environment to improve health and social outcomes and make a real difference in a true multi-agency environment. Applicants must be confident in working autonomously as well as part of a team.
The office base for this post is at New Mills; however, due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality which stretches from Glossop to Matlock, and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. It will also be necessary to travel to other parts of Derbyshire on occasion to undergo training and attend service meetings.
You will be an integral member of the 5-19 team, supporting the Band 6 SCPHN's alongside other Community Public Health Staff Nurses in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
Your key role will be to support the delivery of bespoke public health sessions in schools addressing identified high impact areas, care planning for children with specific health needs and providing advice and support to parents regarding physical and emotional health needs of their child.
About us
Working for your organisation
Our Vision:
To be the best provider of local health care and be a great place to work.
Our Values:
To get the basics right, act with compassion and respect, make a difference, value and develop teamwork, and value everyone's contribution: everyone matters.
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
If you think that you could make a positive impact on the local community, the team and the organisation, then please contact us to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
First level registered General Nurse/ Children's Nurse. NMC Registration. Recent evidence of CPD.
Desirable
Previous Community Experience. Recognised teaching and assessing qualification.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
The ability to communicate effectively at a variety of levels. Ability to work on own and as part of a team. Ability to influence and motivate others. Post registration experience. Planning and organisational skills.
Desirable
Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to public health and service user groups. Experience of working with children/ young people on health-related issues. Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures. Experience of delivering training. Awareness of the principle of clinical governance / audit. Clinical leadership skills.
Aptitude
Essential
To be motivated and have the ability to motivate others. Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills. To be able to adopt a problem-solving attitude.
Desirable
Evidence of delivering public health initiatives.
Values, drivers, motivators
Essential
Have the ability to travel between different locations as part of daily duties.
IT Skills
Essential
Knowledge of IT programmes for example Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Desirable
Experience of working with electronic patient records, the associated record keeping policies and standards and the Caldecott principles. Experience in interpreting data to inform practice. Knowledge of using social media.
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
High Peaks, North Dales and Glossop Locality
Hyde Bank Road
New Mills
SK22 4BP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
This is a development opportunity for those wishing to increase their skills and progress their career in Children's Community Services.
We are a fast-paced, innovative, dedicated team that requires skills including a positive attitude, flexibility, and the ability to communicate effectively, as well as being motivated, well-organised and able to work on your own initiative and being a team player.
You will have a passion for promoting public health and supporting children, young people and their families to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Applications are welcome from registered nurses, ideally with post-qualification experience, and an interest in developing their skills in working with children and their families within a community public health and multi-agency environment.
On completion of the first year in post there may be the opportunity to apply to complete the training for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification (SCPHN) School Nursing Pathway you will be supported in your development towards this.
We can offer a thorough, bespoke induction program, supportive mentorship arrangements, regular clinical and safeguarding supervision as well as ensuring support with continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
The perfect match for our team will become part of the 5-19 team and be supported and guided by our service development lead.
Our School Nurses work with children and their families both in schools and in the home environment to improve health and social outcomes and make a real difference in a true multi-agency environment. Applicants must be confident in working autonomously as well as part of a team.
The office base for this post is at New Mills; however, due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality which stretches from Glossop to Matlock, and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. It will also be necessary to travel to other parts of Derbyshire on occasion to undergo training and attend service meetings.
You will be an integral member of the 5-19 team, supporting the Band 6 SCPHN's alongside other Community Public Health Staff Nurses in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
Your key role will be to support the delivery of bespoke public health sessions in schools addressing identified high impact areas, care planning for children with specific health needs and providing advice and support to parents regarding physical and emotional health needs of their child.
About us
Working for your organisation
Our Vision:
To be the best provider of local health care and be a great place to work.
Our Values:
To get the basics right, act with compassion and respect, make a difference, value and develop teamwork, and value everyone's contribution: everyone matters.
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
If you think that you could make a positive impact on the local community, the team and the organisation, then please contact us to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
First level registered General Nurse/ Children's Nurse. NMC Registration. Recent evidence of CPD.
Desirable
Previous Community Experience. Recognised teaching and assessing qualification.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
The ability to communicate effectively at a variety of levels. Ability to work on own and as part of a team. Ability to influence and motivate others. Post registration experience. Planning and organisational skills.
Desirable
Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to public health and service user groups. Experience of working with children/ young people on health-related issues. Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures. Experience of delivering training. Awareness of the principle of clinical governance / audit. Clinical leadership skills.
Aptitude
Essential
To be motivated and have the ability to motivate others. Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills. To be able to adopt a problem-solving attitude.
Desirable
Evidence of delivering public health initiatives.
Values, drivers, motivators
Essential
Have the ability to travel between different locations as part of daily duties.
IT Skills
Essential
Knowledge of IT programmes for example Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Desirable
Experience of working with electronic patient records, the associated record keeping policies and standards and the Caldecott principles. Experience in interpreting data to inform practice. Knowledge of using social media.
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
High Peaks, North Dales and Glossop Locality
Hyde Bank Road
New Mills
SK22 4BP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
