Job overview
***On this occasion, only candidates with UK NMC registration and currently living in the UK applications will be accepted. Those who live outside UK, and those awaiting their UK: NMC -OSCE/Decision will not be accepted.***
We are looking for enthusiastic staff nurses from different specialities, to join the Health Visiting service at the Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You will be working with our teams in City and Hackney to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families.
The post holder will be supported by qualified health visitors and mixed skill teams. There are also training opportunities available to support the new role.
Main duties of the job
The Public Health Staff Nurse will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme within a progressive universal model of service delivery dependent on assessed needs. Ensuring the programme is delivered in partnership with other statutory and non-statutory agencies. This role will play a key part in the development and safe delivery of 0-5 health visiting service, utilising best available evidence to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people especially those from disadvantaged groups.
The post holder will delegated workload under supervision of the Senior health visitors and will have a responsibility to carry out specific nursing care for patients, families/ carers. The post holder will also work in partnership with the Multi-Disciplinary Team, and other agencies, to ensure that excellent standards of care are provided.
The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust’s Values in their day to day work.
Working for our organisation
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Completed Studies at Diploma/Degree level
2. RN/RMN/RSCN/RNLD
3. Current NMC registration
Desirable criteria
4. Mentorship Qualification or equivalent
5. Other post registration education/training
Skills/ Abilities
Essential criteria
6. An insightful and effective communicator both written and verbally
7. Ability to problem solve
8. Ability to work independently and prioritise
9. Ability to engage others and work in partnership across organisational boundaries
10. Support group facilitation (clients, peers and partnership colleagues)
11. IT skills
12. Ability to work flexibly
13. Ability to work to tight deadlines
14. Demonstrate ability to use client feedback to inform practice
Desirable criteria
15. Understanding and use of RIO
Experience
Essential criteria
16. Relevant experience of working as a registered nurse
17. Experience of working in a team environment
18. Keen interest in public health/community work
19. Commitment to undertake the SCHPN training
20. Evidence of being a team player and able to work collaboratively
Desirable criteria
21. Working in a inner City area
22. Working with children and families
Knowledge
Essential criteria
23. Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
24. Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding children legislation
25. Knowledge of NMC code of conduct
26. Knowledge fo the Healthy Child Programme
27. Awareness of current community and public health issues
28. Demonstrate knowledge of equality and diversity
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential criteria
29. Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
30. Understanding of the Trust values
31. Commitment to professional development
32. Positive attitude towards equal opportunities and towards working in a multi-cultural environment
33. Emotional resilience
34. Ability to travel between community health sites independently
General Guidance for Applicants
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.
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