Community Public Health Associate

Oxford Health NHS Trust; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 4 Community Public Health Associate (Nursery Nurse) to support the integrated 0-19 service across Banbury and surrounding areas, based at Orchard Health Centre, Oxford.

You will work with health visitors, community public health nurses and associates to deliver health episodes of care for children up to 8 years, focusing on behaviour, diet, sleep and school readiness.

Qualifications

• NNEB OR NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education OR BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development OR NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development.
• Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Experience working with children and families; ability to communicate effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of the 0-19 service under SCPHN guidance.
• Promote children's physical and emotional health and early identification of concerns.
• Work with locality 0-19 teams and county-wide work when needed.
• Facilitate health-enhancing activities in partnership with families, schools and services.
• Deliver services to children and families in homes and community settings.
• Run parenting groups such as Early Days and Marvellous Me and support with reviews.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Independent and team-working

Effective communication

Group facilitation

Education

NNEB

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development

NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care Learning and Development

Job description

Do you thrive on building relationships with families and helping children reach their full potential?

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Community Public Health Associate (formerly referred to as a Nursery Nurse) to work within the newly integrated 0-19 Children’s and Young People Public Health Service based based in the North area and surrounding areas (covering Banbury and surrounding vllages). Based at Orchard Health Centre, Cope Rd, Oxford, OX16 2EZ

Health visitors, community public health nurses (formerly known as community staff nurses) and community public health associates will now be working with children up to 8 years of age and will provide health related episodes of care to support with areas such as behaviour, diet, toileting, communication and sleep. The service delivers the mandated contacts for the HCP, with the addition of a new four-year health and development review to support school transition and address any school readiness concerns. The service delivers health promotion groups, well baby drop in clinics and infant feeding support groups.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

• Within the caseload, and as delegated by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, you will contribute to the effective delivery of the 0-19 service.
• Working alongside the wider team you will promote children's physical and emotional health and wellbeing, identify health, social or developmental concerns at the earliest opportunity and contribute to the aim for all children to have the best possible start in life.
• You will be based within the locality and will work with the 0-19 teams in that locality and support county-wide work where needed.
• Under the direction of the SCPHN (HV/SHN) the role involves working in partnership with children, young people, families, primary care, schools, statutory and voluntary services to facilitate health-enhancing activities and improve health outcomes.
• Deliver services to children and families within homes and community settings.
• Work with children 0-8 years and implement and evaluate episodes/packages of care according to the individual needs of the child/family.
• Run parenting groups such as "Early Days" and "Marvellous Me", deliver individual and group developmental reviews, and be involved, under supervision of the named SCPHN Band 6, with complex situations.

N.B. qualifications are required for the post, EITHER NNEB, OR NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, OR BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development, OR NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care Learning and Development.

About us

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Qualifications

• NNEB OR o NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education OR o BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development OR o NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development

Knowledge

• Understands and adheres to the need for confidentiality.
• Knowledge of appropriate development milestones
• Able to seek support as required within the boundaries of the role

Experience

• Demonstrate experience of working with children and families
• Effective communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Skills or potential to facilitate groups.

Skills

• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise.

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.

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