Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Triage (SCPHN)

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider seeks a senior triage practitioner to join their 0 to 19 Partnership team in Torquay. The role involves providing expert triage services, supporting families with children and managing health records. Candidates should have experience in child protection and excellent communication skills. This is an office-based position offering the chance to make a significant impact on local families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, families, and vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of child protection procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive triage service to the public and professionals.
• Access and update electronic health records.
• Work with the 0 to 19 Partnership to support families.

Job description

The post holder will be a senior member of staff working as a triage practitioner within the integrated 0 to 19 Partnership. They will provide the expertise, knowledge, resource and support to the team managing enquires from pregnant women, families, carers, children and young people in Torbay.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive triage service (for the public and professionals), access and update the Electronic Health record to ensure continuity of care and to make appropriate recommendations and interventions.

They will work with the 0 to 19 Partnership workforces to ensure pathways are followed in supporting children, young people, families and carers.

The service includes the identification of vulnerable children, including those whose welfare and safety may be at risk, working within child protection procedures and in collaboration with other agencies.

The post holder will have the opportunity as part of a team to shape the ongoing development of the role within the Universal Team allocation process and be the Advice line first point of contact for families contacting the Admin Hub.

The post is office based.

See separate JD/Person Specification.

See Separate Sheet.

About Us

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.
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amanda Safier Job title: 0-19 Team Leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07825027742