Community Public Health Nurse Associate
Job overview
Are you looking for a nursing career working with children?
An opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated Band 4 Community Public Health Associate's to work within the newly integrated 0-19 Children's and Young People Public Health Service on a full time basis.
The post is based in the North Rural Locality which covers North Banbury, Chipping Norton Woodstock and the surrounding villages. The new service brings together Health Visiting, School Health Nursing, and the Family Nurse Partnership, delivering the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) to provide an innovative and high-quality service that helps children, young people and families to thrive.The post holder must be able to work without direct supervision to support clients within the universal and targeted aspects of the service provision.
Health visitors, community public health nurses (previously known as community staff nurses) and community public health associates (previously known as community nursery nurses) will now be working with children up to 8 years of age and will provide health related episodes of care to support with areas such as behaviour, diet, toileting, communication and sleep.The service delivers the mandated contacts for the HCP, with the addition of a new four-year health and development review to support school transition and address any school readiness concerns. The service delivers health promotion groups, well baby drop in clinics and infant feeding support groups.
The base for this post will be Bloxham Mill, OX15 4FF. Main duties of the job
Within the caseload, and as delegated by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN), the post holder will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of the 0-19 service. You will be based within the locality (neighbourhood) and will work with the 0-19 teams in that locality and supporting county wide work where needed.
- You will promote children's physical and emotional health and wellbeing, identify health, social or developmental concerns at the earliest opportunity and contribute to the aim for all children to have the best possible start in life
- Under the direction of the SCPHN (HV/SHN) the role involves working in partnership with children, young people, families, primary care, schools, statutory and voluntary services to facilitate health-enhancing activities and improve health outcomes. You will deliver services to children and families within homes, and community settings.
- Under the delegation of a SCPHN you will work with children 0-8 years and implement and evaluate episodes/packages of care according to the individual needs of the child/family.
- You will also run parenting groups and will deliver individual and group developmental reviews, and be involved, under supervision, with complex situations (see detailed job description). 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 services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
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”Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
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
- Competitive pension scheme
- 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
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. 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.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
N.B. qualifications are required for the post, EITHER NNEB, OR NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, OR BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development, OR NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care Learning and Development.
Equivalent qualifications may be considered Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria- NNEB OR NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education OR BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development OR NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Equivalent qualification incorporating child development Knowledge Essential criteria
- Understands and adheres to the need for confidentiality.
- Knowledge of appropriate development milestones
- Able to seek support as required within the boundaries of the role Experience Essential criteria
- Demonstrate experience of working with children and families
- Effective communication skills, oral and written.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Experience of working within childcare, education or health setting Desirable criteria
- Skills or potential to facilitate groups.
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise. Documents to Download
Community Public Health Associate Job description (PDF, 167.7KB)
Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)Recruiter Contact Details
Name: Bethany BoddyTitle: Locality Team Leader
Email: Bethany.boddy@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07920265988