Community Public Health Nurse - Abingdon

NHS; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to delivering high-quality care to children and young people. This role as a Community Public Health Nurse involves working closely with schools and families, providing essential health services and promoting health education. You'll be part of a supportive team, receiving full training and opportunities for career progression. With a commitment to outstanding care, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the community while developing your professional skills in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Support groups

Qualifications

• Experience in community health and health promotion activities.
• Confidence in public speaking and leading groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver public health services in schools and community settings.
• Participate in safeguarding processes and maintain interagency networks.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proactive team player

IT competence (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Ability to motivate and inspire confidence

Education

First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife

Practice assessor/supervisor or equivalent

Job description

Community Public Health Nurse - Abingdon

Are you interested in School Health Nursing and looking for an opportunity to work with children, young people, and their families in school settings and in the community? Join a new team delivering high-quality care to children and young people aged 8-19 years, aligned with the Healthy Child Programme.

We offer a 37.5-hour, term-time-only position in the Abingdon Locality, where you can develop your skills alongside experienced practitioners in various settings, including primary and secondary schools and clients' homes. The role involves working with school-aged children, providing public health care in areas such as safeguarding, emotional, sexual, and physical health, supporting schools in delivering personal, health, and social education, and managing medical conditions in schools.

All experience levels are welcome, whether newly qualified or seeking a career change.

We provide full training and a preceptorship programme. For more information, contact Claire Webster at [e-mail] or 07767 640971. Informal visits are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

Under the delegation of the SCPHN, you will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of the 0-19 service within your caseload. You will work with local 0-19 teams and support wider locality efforts for school-aged children and young people. The role involves partnership working with children, young people, families, primary care, schools, and other agencies to facilitate health-promoting activities and improve health outcomes. You will deliver services in schools and community settings, undertake Healthy Child Programme assessments, and plan, deliver, and evaluate public health initiatives.

You will adhere to safeguarding policies and actively participate in safeguarding processes under supervision. Developing and maintaining interagency networks is also a key aspect of this role.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset. Services are delivered in community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes, aiming to provide care close to home.

Our vision is to ensure everyone receives "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" and our values are "Caring, safe and excellent".

We offer numerous benefits, including:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored learning and development
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service length
• NHS discounts, lease car scheme, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply), and support groups.

Job responsibilities

We have full-time and part-time opportunities. Use your application’s supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability, referring to the job description, person specification, and guidance notes. Your application should address the essential and desirable criteria to increase your chances of interview.

Person Specification

Experience

• Confidence speaking before large groups
• Community experience
• Experience delivering health promotion activities

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Practice assessor/supervisor or equivalent

Knowledge

• Understanding of evidence-based practice

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proactive team player
• Competence in IT packages like Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to motivate and inspire confidence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to safeguarding policies. The salary ranges from £29,970 to £36,483 per year, pro-rata.