Band 5 Healthy Child Programme Nurse (0-5)

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health organization is seeking a registered nurse to join their integrated neighbourhood team. The role focuses on delivering the Healthy Child Programme 0-5 services, improving health access, and addressing health inequalities for local children and families. The successful candidate will be key in promoting health, conducting assessments, and collaborating with the community to foster well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Qualified as a registered nurse with qualifications recognized in the UK.
• Experience in delivering integrated healthcare services.
• Skills in health promotion and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective healthcare within the organization.
• Conduct health assessments and promote the health of children.
• Support the Healthy Child Programme and identify health needs.

Skills

Healthcare delivery

Health promotion

Assessment skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Job Overview

As a registered nurse, the post holder will work within an integrated neighbourhood team contributing to and supporting the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme 0-5 services.

Working within Healthy Together, the post holder will contribute to improving access, identifying health needs, improving outcomes, and reducing health inequalities by providing a comprehensive neighbourhood-based service to meet the needs of local children and their families.

Through a whole family approach, the focus will be on prevention of ill health, promotion of positive health and well-being, and working collaboratively with the wider community.

As a member of the Healthy Together neighbourhood team, the post holder will be responsible for actively participating in the delivery of integrated health services within the 0-5 service. Training and the competency framework will support all areas of work.

Contact Details

Morwenna Talbot; [e-mail]; 07919154235

Job Description Summary (Main Duties and Responsibilities)

• Delivery of effective healthcare within the organisation.
• Support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme using evidence-based practice to actively promote the health of children, young people, and families.
• Develop, deliver, and engage in health promotion programmes that aim to prevent ill health, support early identification of health needs, and work with individuals, education, and communities to reduce health inequalities.
• Carry out universal and targeted development reviews at 6-8 weeks, 3-4 months, 1 year, and 2 years.
• Deliver additional support packages of care (e.g., infant feeding support, sleep/behaviour support).
• Undertake comprehensive health assessments for identified children and young people.
• Contribute to the triage of A&E attendances and hospital discharges within agreed Trust guidelines, following up on priority and potentially vulnerable children, young people, and families.
• Identify, assess, report, and work with children or young people at risk of harm within the local safeguarding children partnership policies and trust guidelines, under the supervision of the Public Health Nurse, attending case conferences, and contributing to strategy discussions and core groups as appropriate.

Please see the attached job description and person specification.

We may close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health, and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings, from inpatient wards to community outreach, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours, and other important information can be found in the 'Information for Applicants' document.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs require permission to work in the UK.

The cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual and deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have a preference for interview.