[ref. n10802721] Bank Specialist Public Health Practitioner – (Health Visitor) - NHS
Job overview
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Nottinghamshire Healthcare’s Community Health Services are currently recruiting bank workers in the role of Specialist Public Health Practitioner (Health Visitor) across various localities across Nottinghamshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to access shifts in the Healthy Families Teams supporting the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme and Public Health Nursing Programme (children) in line with local and national public health priorities.
The Team provides a quality integrated service to the local population, in partnership with the Children’s Centres, working with children and young people aged 0 – 19 and their families.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking for enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable Registered Nurses who specialise in Health Visiting, to join the Trust Bank supporting the Healthy Families Team, providing services to antenatal women, completion of the Healthy Child Programme for under 5s, enhanced programmes of care within school and community settings for the 5 -19 age group and breast-feeding support.
The role requires a clinician with specialist skills to assess patient’s needs, analyse and develop treatment plans within a multidisciplinary framework.
Within the Healthy Families Team you will work with children, young people and families within the home environment, school or other identified community setting. Therefore, a full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire.Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network.These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates require recent nursing experience in a Health Visitor role and be able to demonstrate continuous professional development.
As a bank worker for the Healthy Families Team, you will be eligible to work across a number of Teams and localities including Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, Rushcliffe and Ashfield.
A key aspect of the role is to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service as required and by joining the Bank this provides you with flexibility to manage your personal commitments, whilst supporting the programme of work the Healthy Families Team delivers and exceptional care to our children, young people and families.
In return for your hard work and your professional, patient-focused service we can offer you:
Opportunities to gain experience within a variety of specialist teamsAccess to the NHS pension scheme
An NHS badge entitling you to many NHS benefits
Induction and mandatory training
Mental, physical and financial wellbeing support
First pick of shifts across up to 7 different localities
Access to placement opportunities and specialist local training
Be welcomed and supported by friendly, compassionate and inclusive Teams and working environment
Please see job description attached for full details.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- 1 st level Registration with current NMC registration
- Registered Specialist Practitioner (Health Visitor / School Nurse)
- Non-medical prescribing V100 (Health Visitor)
- Recognised teaching qualification (ENB 998/730/ FLIPS or equivalent)
- Evidence of further professional development
- Independent nurse prescribing EN MP (School Nurse) V150
Experience
Essential criteria- Demonstrate Health Visiting / School Nursing practice
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Experience of managing a team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current children & family health agenda
- Proven communications skills – written, oral & IT
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Contractual
Essential criteria- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment.
- We will be requesting references by email. Please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process.
- The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
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- For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.