We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Public Health Staff Nurses 0 - 19, to join our forward-thinking Weymouth, North and East Dorset and Dorchester Localities. We have various part time vacancies with the core team hours are 09:00 - 17:00 and no weekend working.

Main duties of the job

As a Public Health Staff Nurse 0 - 19, you will participate in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and will work in partnership with children, young people and families, the Local Authority Children's Services, Early Years Providers, Schools, voluntary and community sector agencies and other Health Care providers. You will be required to work closely with other members of the CYP Public Health Service 0 - 19, to provide services in response to identified needs, including safeguarding and supporting children and young people and their families, using evidence-based, early intervention strategies.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• registered nurse
• membership of relevant professional body - nmc
• evidence of recent professional development
• knowledge of safeguarding children

job specific experience

Essential

• ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively

Desirable

• recent previous experience within a comparable role

managerial / supervisory experience

Desirable

• experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff

IT / resources

Essential

• experience of using electronic patient record

personal qualities

Essential

• evidence of demonstrating trust's values and behaviours

business travel

Essential

• ability to use own vehicle for trust business

additional requirements

Essential

• demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a good standard

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

TBC

TBC

Weymouth, Dorchester, East and North Dorset

DT3 6SE

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