Band 5 Health Inclusion Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension with Agenda for Change

Flexible and hybrid working

Local parking at base locations

My Reward Hub discounts, cashback andv

Access to wages as you earn them

Comprehensive wellbeing support

eLearning, CPD via Outstanding LE

Opportunities to influence service

Career pathways

Job summary

The Health Inclusion Nurse post sits within the integrated Families First team at HCRG Care Group, on a fixed-term basis within a test-and-learn model. The core of the work is holistic health assessments and targeted support for children, young people and families facing disadvantage, delivered alongside Family Help Practitioners and social workers.

Current NMC registration and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle are needed to apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding practice.
• Experience working with children and families in community settings.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration in health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of children, young people and families with identified or emerging health needs.
• Carry out holistic health assessments using evidence-based tools to identify physical, emotional and developmental needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions and practical support to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Take a trauma-informed, relationship-based approach with families.
• Support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and wider public health priorities.
• Undertake home visits and joint visits with Family Help Practitioners in community settings.
• Signpost and refer families to primary care, dentistry, ophthalmology, mental health and voluntary sector services.
• Help families access services and reduce barriers to engagement.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings, safeguarding activity, care planning and reviews.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Take part in quality improvement initiatives.
• Work with colleagues to give families coordinated support, helping reduce health inequalities.

Skills

Safeguarding practice

Multidisciplinary working

Community-based practice

Working with children and families

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult, Child, Learning Disability or Mental Health)

Job description

The Health Inclusion Nurse post sits within the integrated Families First team at HCRG Care Group, on a fixed-term basis within a test-and-learn model. The core of the work is holistic health assessments and targeted support for children, young people and families facing disadvantage, delivered alongside Family Help Practitioners and social workers. What sets it apart is a defined caseload, home visits across community settings, and a trauma-informed, relationship-based approach. Current NMC registration and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle are needed to apply.

What the job involves

• Manage a defined caseload of children, young people and families with identified or emerging health needs
• Carry out holistic health assessments using evidence-based tools to identify physical, emotional and developmental needs
• Deliver targeted interventions and practical support to improve health and wellbeing outcomes
• Take a trauma-informed, relationship-based approach with families
• Support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and wider public health priorities
• Undertake home visits and joint visits with Family Help Practitioners in community settings
• Signpost and refer families to primary care, dentistry, ophthalmology, mental health and voluntary sector services
• Help families access services and reduce barriers to engagement
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings, safeguarding activity, care planning and reviews
• Maintain accurate records
• Take part in quality improvement initiatives
• Work with colleagues to give families coordinated support, helping reduce health inequalities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult, Child, Learning Disability or Mental Health)

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration

Experience

• Working with children and families
• Multidisciplinary working
• Community-based practice

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding practice

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Criminal record disclosure and vetting checks

Nice to have

• Knowledge of child development
• Experience of safeguarding children
• Understanding of health inequalities
• Knowledge of public health principles
• Family-centred practice experience
• Partnership working experience
• Previous knowledge of the Families First approach

What's offered

• NHS pension with Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Local parking at base locations
• My Reward Hub discounts, cashback and vouchers
• Access to wages as you earn them
• Comprehensive wellbeing support (mental, physical, financial and legal)
• eLearning, career pathways and CPD through the Outstanding Learning Enterprise
• Opportunities to influence service development