Professional Lead for SCPHN 0 to 19 Torbay

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Torquay is seeking a Professional Lead for nursing services to oversee public health nursing and ensure the delivery of high-quality care. Responsibilities include leadership, training, and collaboration with various partners to improve health outcomes for children and young people. The role emphasizes safeguarding and compliance with performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for public health nursing services.
• Lead on clinical delivery and ensure staff training aligns with best practices.
• Collaborate with partners for governance and performance assurance.
• Ensure robust safeguarding and implement nursing strategies.
• Work with commissioners on contract compliance.

Job description

The post holder will provide high quality professional leadership and oversight of clinical and operational management to deliver the commissioned public health nursing services (Health Visiting and School Nursing). The role focuses on reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for all children, young people and their families.

• The post holder will lead on the clinical delivery of the 0 to 19 Torbay service, providing specialist education and training to staff to ensure that they develop and deliver in accordance with national best practice and service standards.
• The post holder will work in collaboration with divisional, organisational and external partners to provide assurance that robust systems of governance and performance are in place and that high quality client care is being developed and delivered safely.
• They will ensure a robust approach to safeguarding and lead on the implementation of nursing strategies and policies. The post holder will establish and maintain health visiting professional networks both locally and nationally, ensuring the Trust are fully aware of current professional issues.
• The Professional Lead will provide expert advice develop strategy and implement policy and measure outcomes to assure the quality and safety of nursing practice.
• The post holder will work with commissioners to ensure compliance of the contract key performance indicators.

0 to 19 Torbay is a partnership between TSDFT and The Children's Society and Action for Children.

These services have come together to provide a preventative model to children, young people and their families in Torbay in order to improve outcomes for children and young people across Torbay.

• Working together with statutory and community services.
• Through supporting the whole family and building on strengths.
• By giving children the best start in life, to stay well and thrive.
• Being baby, young person and family friendly.
• Broadening the skills of the workforce.