Overview
We are looking for Registered Nurses and Midwives to join our Health Visiting team as a Community Health Nurse (CHN) in Southampton City, supporting children, young people and families in their homes and community settings. Applications are welcome from Registered Nurses (Adult, Child, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities) and Registered Midwives.
Responsibilities
* Work with children aged 0-5 and their families alongside experienced Health Visitors to deliver the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2021).
* Plan, implement and evaluate packages of care at Universal, Universal Targeted and Specialist levels of the Healthy Child Programme, led by Health Visitors and Public Health Nurses.
* Deliver evidence-based interventions on a 1-to-1 basis and in group formats (in person or via digital platforms), including infant feeding, behaviour and parenting support, healthy weight pathways, school readiness and transitions to school, and introduction to solids.
* Participate in short- and medium-term interventions to support children and families with the Healthy Child Programme and meet the needs of children with complex needs.
* Work in partnership with other agencies and families and contribute to innovative ways of working within children and families.
* Deliver care in the community, including patients’ homes, Sure Start centres, health venues, education settings, or digital platforms.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Adult, Child, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities) or Registered Midwife with the ability to work in a Community Health/NHS Public Health setting.
* Experience or willingness to work within the 0-16 Public Health Nursing Team and deliver the Healthy Child Programme for children 0-7 years.
* Ability to plan, implement and evaluate care packages and work collaboratively with Health Visitors, Public Health Nurses and other agencies.
* Strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and families and to reducing health inequalities.
About the Trust
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation bringing together expertise from mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 staff across more than 300 sites, we aim to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility, drives innovation, and meets the needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts, and Hampshire CAMHS, enabling more seamless care across the region.
Join us to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer opportunities for career development, training and collaborative working.
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