About the Role
Opportunity for a dynamic Band 4 Community Public Health Associate (formerly referred to as a Nursery Nurse) to work within the newly integrated 0‑19 Children’s and Young People Public Health Service based in the West Locality (Burford, Witney, Eynsham, Carterton and surrounding areas).
Role Overview
In this role you will support the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) delivering an innovative, high‑quality service supporting children, young people and families to thrive. You will work with children up to 8 years of age providing health‑related care episodes around behaviour, diet, toileting, communication and sleep, and support school transition with a four‑year health and development review.
Responsibilities
* Provide the mandated contacts for the HCP and additional health and development reviews.
* Deliver health promotion groups, well‑baby drop‑in clinics and infant feeding support groups.
* Work in partnership with children, families, primary care, schools, statutory and voluntary services to facilitate health‑enhancing activities and improve health outcomes.
* Implement and evaluate episodes/packages of care for children 0‑8 years in line with individual needs.
* Run parenting groups such as “Early Days” and “Marvellous Me” and deliver individual and group developmental reviews.
* Adhere to Safeguarding policies and work with the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) to handle complex situations.
* Work primarily within the locality but support county‑wide work where required.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
* Qualifications: either National Nursing Examination Board (NNEB), NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, or NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care Learning and Development.
* Ability to work within a team and with various stakeholders.
* Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
Benefits
* 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
Contact
Name: Hannah Banks
Job title: Locality Team Leader
Email address: hannah.banks@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07818 780361
Our Vision & Values
“Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
“Caring, safe and excellent”
Employer
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.
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