Public Health Staff Nurse 0 - 19

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare is seeking enthusiastic Public Health Staff Nurses 0 - 19 to join their team in West Dorset. The role involves delivering the Healthy Child Programme, collaborating with various agencies, and focusing on evidence-based interventions for children and families. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community through dedicated public health work.

Benefits

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check covered

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and supporting children and young people.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• Provide advice regarding patient care.

Skills

Clinical effectiveness

Evidence-based practice

Intervention strategies

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Public Health Staff Nurses 0 – 19, to join our forward-thinking West Dorset Locality team, covering the areas of Lyme, Bridport, Beaminster and Maiden Newton.

There are two posts available. One post will be for 22.5 hours per week and one post will be for 30 hours per week.

As a Public Health Staff Nurse 0 - 19, you will participate in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and will work in partnership with children, young people and families, the Local Authority Children’s Services, Early Years Providers, Schools, voluntary and community sector agencies and other Health Care providers. You will be required to work closely with other members of the CYP Public Health Service 0 – 19, to provide services in response to identified needs, including safeguarding and supporting children and young people and their families, using evidence-based, early intervention strategies.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and packages of care to people on an allocated caseload; promoting independence and autonomy; working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients/service users.

Demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

To evaluate care, taking appropriate action leading to improvement in quality standards through clinical audit, and contributing to root cause analysis and dealing with complaints.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Hutt Job title: Public Health Locality Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07979 822159

Please contact for more information

Jade Laycock - [e-mail] 07920595408

Lisa Hutt Public Health Locality Lead 07979 822159 [e-mail] for Dorchester