Community Nursery Nurse for Health Visiting

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave rising with služ

Excellent learning and career developm

Cycle to Work or car leasing scheme

Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is recruiting a part-time Community Nursery Nurse to support the West Berkshire health visiting team. You will help care for children aged 0-5 and work within a multidisciplinary team to promote health and wellbeing in the community.

The role requires a driver with access to a car, and a commitment to safeguarding, record-keeping and continuing professional development.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication is essential.
• Car driver with access to a car is required.
• NNEB or equivalent with an interest in public health is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to families in community settings under the health visitor.
• Plan and deliver health promoting activities for children and families.
• Support breastfeeding and parent-infant relationships following UNICEF Baby Friendly standards.
• Liaise with Children Centres and Early Years settings to promote health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records of care and participate in supervision.

Skills

Good communication

Car driver

Education

NNEB or CACHE Level 3 Diploma

Willingness to undertake further training

Job description

Community Nursery Nurse for Health Visiting

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust has an exciting vacancy for a part time nursery nurse to join the West Berkshire health visiting team.

We are looking for a highly organised, motivated nursery nurse to join the team to support the health visiting service in West Berkshire. The team are responsible for providing a service to children and their families aged 0-5 that live within the West Berkshire boundary.

The ideal candidate will have good organisational, IT and communication skills with a passion for the health and well-being of children aged 0-5 years and their families.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of a supportive and friendly team where they will be supported to develop their skills.

You must be a driver and have use of a car.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK

Main duties of the job

To provide support to families within a variety of community settings under the direction of the Health Visitor, taking into account the diverse needs of the community.

To plan and deliver health enhancing activities for children and their families to include working in groups, child health clinics, developmental review clinics, postnatal groups and on an individual basis.

To provide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parenting skills and delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families as identified by the health visitor.

To support breastfeeding and parent infant relationships applying the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative standards.

To be fully aware and understand of local safeguarding policies and procedures.

To work in partnership with Children Centres and Early Years settings to promote health and well-being of the local population.

To supportnew staffand students in placement by contributing to the provision of a suitable learning environment and experience.

To participate in clinical and child protection supervision.

To liaise with other agencies and services to provide integrated and cohesive support for children and their families, under the direction of the health visitor.

To maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive records of care.

To provide care that is evidence based and support others in developing their practice.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job responsibilities

The must have's for this role:

1. Good written and verbal communication

2. NNEB or equivalent with an interest in public health

3. Reflective and innovative practitioner

4. Car driver with access to a car

We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Education/Qualifications/Training

• NNEB or one of the following: CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education/BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development/NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Previous Experience

• 18 months post qualifying experience in community setting.

Additional Requirements

• Car Driver & have access to a car for work purposes.
• The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads.

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.

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

North Thatcham Childrens Centre, Park Lane , Thatcham , Berkshire , RG18 3PG

£28,392 to £31,157 a yearper annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-CFS722-D

Job locations

North Thatcham Childrens Centre, Park Lane , Thatcham , Berkshire , RG18 3PG