Job summary
Fixed Term 12 Months
Specialist Community Public Health (SCPHN) Programme Health Visiting & School Nursing
Qualified registered nurses or midwives are invited to apply to undertake the Specialist Community Public Health (SCPHN) Programme, you will gain a Specialist Public Health Nursing Qualification in Health Visiting or School Nursing and you will be joining a service that is both forward thinking and innovative with a strong commitment to training.
We are looking for registered Nurses or Midwives who are innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic about the public health agenda. You will require a think family approach and have a desire to improve health outcomes for children, families, and young people in Devon.
You will be given 12-month fixed term contract, Agenda for Change Band 5 to undertake a PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Course (Health Visitor or School Nursing) at the University of West of England. The 52-week programme commences September 2024 and is completed September 2025 consisting of academic study and clinical placement within a Healthy Child Programme 0-19 locality team in various settings across Devon including Northern, Southern, and Eastern area.
Note we are not currently recruiting for trainee school nurses in the Exeter area. You will be allocated a Supervisor and Assessor who will offer support and guidance in achieving learning outcomes for practice.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the SCPHN Practice Teacher/Mentor, contribute to the
assessment of health needs and formulation of care plans for children, young people
their families and communities, this includes the implementation of programmes of care,
offering support and advice to parents and families in the home, clinic, school or
community setting i.e. parenting skills, public health, group work and community clinics.
Under the direction of the SCPHN Practice Teacher/Mentor offer advice and support to
children, families and adults in accordance with evidence based practice.
Under the direction of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse completing the
Early Help Assessment (EHA), work with the multi-agency team in supporting children in
need and those at risk of significant harm, including participating in case conferences
and other meetings and writing reports where appropriate.
In collaboration with the Public Health Nursing team, identify individuals and groups
within the community where integrated working and advice would benefit the interests of
public health and promote healthy living, in particular seeking to identify disadvantaged
groups and address health inequality.
Discuss clinical measurements outside normal expectations with others to help with the
planning of the appropriate monitoring of referrals.
About us
Successful completion of the Programme will lead to registration on Part 3 of the NMC Register.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Preceptor Programme
NHS Pension Scheme
Staff benefit programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Children in Care Council, 2016
We need workers who think about how they treat us. This means
workers who treat us fairly and who show us they care. We dont want
to be labelled and we should be treated like normal people; dont look
down on us.
Workers need excellent communication skills, this includes listening skills. Our workers need to be
able to listen to our views, ask how and what we are feeling and make sure they understand what we
are saying by checking back with us. We expect our workers to demonstrate that they respect us and
our experience in real ways by not taking phone calls during meetings, and by writing down what we
say and talking in short simple language.
Finally, we expect our workers to work hard for us. This means doing what they say they will do,
sticking to promises and not making excuses. We expect our workers to respond promptly to us and
provide up to date contact details, especially for out of hours. It is important that workers build good
relationships with us and are flexible and willing to change their view and always do what is best for
us.
Please click the attachment on the right hand side to see the full Job Description & Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife at Diploma level (120 CAT points) with evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of National and local policy in Childrens Service and of the Public Health agenda.
- Ability to apply theory to practice.
- Delivery of evidence based practice.
- Child Protection awareness.
- Knowledge and application of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Public Health activities.
- Experience of teaching or mentorship.
- Experience of working within a community setting.
- Experience in assessment of health needs, evaluation and action planning.
- Ability to understand and implement LSCB safeguarding guidelines and their importance in safeguarding children.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Devon County Council
Address
Devon County Council
Orchard Way
Honiton
Devon
EX14 1HU