Community Public Health Nurse - West Locality

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Witney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health service provider is seeking a healthcare professional to work with children and young people in Witney. This part-time, term-time role involves providing public health care and supporting schools in health education and management of medical conditions. The position welcomes applicants of all experience levels, providing a thorough training and preceptorship programme. A full valid driving licence and vehicle access are required. The role focuses on enhancing health outcomes for school-aged children.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Experience in working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of the 0-19 service.
• Work with children, young people, families, and partner agencies.
• Support school health education and care.

Skills

Working with children

Public health knowledge

Communication skills

Emotional support

Job description

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with children, young people and their families in the community, as part of a new team delivering high quality care to children aged from 0-19yrs, in line with the Healthy Child Programme? We have one 24 hour term time only post in the West Locality (Witney, Carterton, Eynsham, Burford and surrounding areas) where you will be able to develop your skills and knowledge to work alongside experienced practitioners in a variety of settings, including primary and secondary schools, health centres and the client's home. The role will include working with school aged children, providing public health related care to support in areas such as safeguarding, emotional health, sexual health and physical health, alongside supporting schools to deliver personal, health and social education, and managing medical conditions in schools. For more information, please see the Job Description. All levels of experience are welcome in the children and young people service. Whether you are newly qualified or looking for a change in direction. We are able to offer this part time, term time role, with a complete training package and a preceptorship programme. Please do contact Hannah Banks for further information and we welcome informal visits. 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, the post holder will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of the 0-19 service. You will be based within the locality and will work with the 0-19 teams in that locality and supporting locality wide work where needed for school aged children and young people. The role involves working in partnership with children, young people, families, primary care, schools and statutory and voluntary services and other partner agencies to facilitate health-enhancing activities and improve health outcomes.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Benefits

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
• Competitive pension scheme
• 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