Job summary

This is an opportunity to work as a Public Health Nurse within the Integrated Specialist Public Health Nursing Service (ISPHNS). The post is part time, paid at 2 2.5 hours per week, hours annualised to be worked in term time only. The post is on a fixed term basis initially to cover secondment of the current post holder.

The successful candidate will be based at Bartholomew House, Goole working with the Goole team. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will support delivery of service needs for the Haltemprice team also and across the wider ISPHN team area when required.

You will be a Registered Nurse and are required to be committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for all children, young people and families.

Please note that if there is a high volume or applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake work delegated by ISPHN (Health Visitor) or ISPHN (School Nurse) which will include: supporting the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme; parenting programmes; health needs assessments; health promotion activities and Secondary School Drop-Ins.

About us

We are anaward winning and CQC rated good, health and social care Trust that delivers care to communities in Hull, East Yorkshire, Scarborough and Ryedale & Whitby. We deliver safe, effective and integrated health services that improve the physical, mental and social health and wellbeing of patients and service users.

To find out about our wide range of services including mental health, learning disabilities, children and young people service, Forensic, Community and Primary Care visit our website humber.nhs.uk/Services

You'll join our team of over 3600 colleagues that work together across our wide geography and specialities to change lives daily. We're extremely proud of our Trust community, knowing you can expect to receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need from your new team to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person spec.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Current registration on the NMC register
• A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation, and guidance relevant to the clinical area, e.g., Children, Young People and their families.
• Good assessment and screening skills.
• Ability to analyse and implement evidence base and best practice.

Desirable

• Full understanding of relevant clinical practice/standards within identified clinical area.

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in a relevant area of clinical practice.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care.
• Willingness to undertake and where relevant complete preceptorship, facilitating the transition for newly qualified nurse booklet and core competency development programme.

Desirable

• Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation

Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills and work flexibly within the team/service.
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills and work flexibly within the team/service.

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