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.

Job Purpose:

To support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0-19 (DH 2010) thereby improving outcomes for children and families.

To contribute to the Public Health Agenda, meet Public Health targets and reduce health inequalities in partnership with key agencies meeting National agendas.

To promote the protection of children, adhering to the Local Safeguarding Childrens Board policies and procedures.

To work under the supervision of band 6 School NurseHealth Visitor within a locality School Nursing Health Visiting team, and with partner agencies where appropriate, e.g. Early Help networks, Children's Centres, school leadership teams.

To work as part of a team to ensure that Key Performance Indicator targets that are set/negotiated by Local Area Teams/Commissioners for the service are met and evidenced.

To support service development, standard setting, clinical audit and bench marking, deliver a high quality needs led, safe and effective service to all client groups.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Participate in 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 ie: parenting skills, public health, group work and community clinics.

In collaboration with the public health nursing team, identify individuals and groups within the community where collaborative working and advice would forward the interests of public health and promote healthy living, in particular seeking to identify disadvantaged groups and address health inequity.

Offers advice and support to children, young people and adults in accordance with evidence based practice. To actively take responsibility for appropriately identifying, accessing and participating in supervision, according to individual need i.e.: Child Protection, Restorative, and Clinical.

Support the delivery of key performance indicators by working collectively across wider geographical areas. Under the direction of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Specialist completing the Early Help Assessment (EHA), working 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. This includes undertaking the role of lead professional or key worker for children and their families with the most complex needs.

Is aware of and complies with Devon County Councils policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures, including policies on Health and Safety, Fire Regulations and Child Protection policies and procedures, with support and guidance from manager and Named Nurse Safeguarding Children.

Attends and contributes to Public Health Nursing team meetings to share knowledge and identify areas of potential development for the service relating to Clinical Governance.

Where appropriate, manages and maintains equipment, eg: ensuring servicing of scales at the required intervals. Has due regard to efficient and effective managements of resources, eg: accurate prediction and maintenance of supplies, informing line manager of any difficulties encountered.

Monitors own performance against agreed objectives through the annual process of review and personal development plans and Nursing and Midwifery Council regulations, maintaining own portfolio.

Participates in the development and teaching of staff and students, and in the induction of new staff, eg: work based experience and training of staff at Band 4.

Takes responsibility for participating in regular, planned supervision and reflective practice. Maintains and develops own professional expertise by arranging and attending meetings, study days and in service training, including mandatory training as agreed with the manager and professional lead.

Supported by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, Child Protection Supervisor and Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children, contributes to reports on own involvement with families for relevant agencies and multi-agency meetings, including Child Protection Case Conferences, court reports and multi-disciplinary conferences on children with special needs according to protocols established by Childrens services.

Keeps a daily electronic diary containing accurate record of work content and travel.

Initiate and participate in data collection, research, audit, surveys and service user feedback.

Develop and maintain effective communication networks and working relationships, with service users, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntary organisations. In collaboration with the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, shares information with other agencies, voluntary bodies and multi-disciplinary teams.

Patient Care Responsibilities

Maintain clear and accurate records as per standards and guidelines, ensuring clear analysis and outcomes for the child.

To undertake clinical activities within the scope of professional practice Plan, implement and evaluate health enhancing activities to meet health needs of the local population within scope of own role and commissioned service through home visiting, community development, clinics, workshops, support groups and parenting programmes, focusing on key national and local targets.

To develop a workload profile, identifying needs as Universal, Universal Plus, Universal Partnership Plus.

To identify children and families in need of early help through the Early Help Assessment and Right 4 Children system.To act as Lead Professional as required and engage in SEND pathway.

Act in accordance with current local and Trust guidelines/policies to protect children at risk. Takes professional responsibility and accountability in the joint decision making process within the Child Protection arena.

Communicates effectively with people who may themselves have communication difficulties, including willingness to seek out and use resources to help those whose first language is not English or those with sensory or learning difficulties.

Communicates in such a way as to empower, motivate and/or support individuals, families and other members of staff, judging which approach is most likely to be effective in addressing the current health need or situation.

Is aware of and respects responsibilities involved in the confidential nature of the work and an awareness of complex issues surrounding confidentiality and consent for children and young people eg: contraception, teenage pregnancy, parental responsibility.

Please refer to the full Job Description/Person Specification on the right hand side when completing your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN or RMat degree level or professional equivalent. with active NMC Registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Clear understanding of the needs of Children/Young People and their
• families.
• Knowledge of national and local strategies pertaining to Children and
• Young people and the public health agenda.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Proficient in assessment of health needs, evaluation and action planning.

Desirable

• Experience of working with Public health activities.
• Experience of teaching or mentorship.

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

2-4 Meeting Street

Exmouth

EX8 1LN