Detailed job description and main responsibilities Our service: Is committed to delivering a high quality service to our children and families in an integrated model with Family Support Services Works with individual children and young people as well as developing local public health plans with schools and the wider community Is an innovative service that embraces the use of technology Delivers the Healthy Child Programme by using an electronic health needs assessment process to identify individuals requiring early intervention pathways Uses Chat health text messaging service for 11-19 year olds Has implemented two health websites for use by children, young people, families & professionals. Has developed and promoted the use of social media to connect with children, young people and their families. The successful candidate will: Be a confident, independent practitioner Be a skilled team player and able to lead a skill mix team Have excellent communication skills to use with a variety of clients, professionals & staff Have experience of electronic record keeping (this would be an advantage although full training will be given) Have a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Require an enhanced child and adult DBS certificate In return we can offer you: access to a wide range of training opportunities including development of leadership skills restorative, management and safeguarding supervision generous contributory pension 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) Special Leave for family and personal reasons NHS Car Lease Scheme Eye Care Vouchers Employee Assistance Programme NHS Discounts Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is an innovative, caring and agile organisation. Informal visits are welcome to meet our friendly team! Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19 Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Nurse/ direct entry Midwifery qualification. Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) Current Registration with NMC Evidence of continuous professional development Evidence of leadership in service change/redesign Mentorship and preceptorship/ENB 998 or other relevant recognised teaching/assessment qualification or willingness to undertake. Nurse prescribing qualification(V100,V150) IT literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office Experience Essential criteria Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures and relevant legislation. Knowledge of integrated practice and Families First process. Skills Essential criteria Excellent written communication skills, to include record keeping (both electronic and manual), report writing, data collection, and evaluations. Other Essential criteria Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26 week probation period. We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, contact [ Click Apply] Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to you meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold. Please visit the [ Click Apply] website for detail. If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the E