Job summaryNuneaton| Warwickshire As a Band 5 Staff Nurse within our Health Visiting Team, youll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking service dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families across Warwickshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a registered nurse with a passion for public health, early intervention and safeguarding to develop their career within a community setting. Working under the supervision of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor), youll help deliver the Healthy Child Programme and provide targeted support to families who need it most across Nuneaton and surrounding areas. You will feel valued as a Staff Nurse within our team, receiving access to: AFC Band 5 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing including mental health, legal, financial and career coaching services Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise An open and just culture where youre encouraged to implement ideas that help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed by ringfenced innovation funding
Main duties of the jobAs a Band 5 Staff Nurse within our Health Visiting Team, you'll be part of a service dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families across Warwickshire. This role offers an opportunity for a registered nurse passionate about public health, early intervention, and safeguarding to advance their career in a community setting. Under the supervision of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, you'll help deliver the Healthy Child Programme and offer targeted support to families in need. This position also provides various benefits, including an NHS Pension, access to mental and physical wellbeing support, and opportunities for professional development.
About usHCRG Care Group focuses on delivering healthcare services with the mission of transforming health and care services to improve peoples lives. By investing in employees' wellbeing and development, they strive to create a supported work environment. The organisation promotes a culture of innovation and continuous learning, encouraging staff to contribute ideas that align with their purpose. Employees have access to various benefits, such as discounts on everyday purchases and financial coaching services. Their efforts are backed by dedicated innovation funding, enabling them to deliver high-quality healthcare services.
Package Description:Nuneaton | Warwickshire
As a
Band 5 Staff Nurse within our Health Visiting Team, youll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking service dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families across Warwickshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a registered nurse with a passion for public health, early intervention and safeguarding to develop their career within a community setting.Working under the supervision of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor), youll help deliver the Healthy Child Programme and provide targeted support to families who need it most across Nuneaton and surrounding areas.
You will feel valued as a Staff Nurse within our team, receiving access to:
- AFC Band 5 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
- Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers
- Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
- Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing including mental health, legal, financial and career coaching services
- Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise
- An open and just culture where youre encouraged to implement ideas that help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed by ringfenced innovation funding
About the roleYoull work as part of the Health Visiting Team delivering preventative and supportive healthcare to children and families.The role focuses on early identification of need, safeguarding and providing targeted support to vulnerable families under the supervision of a Health Visitor.
Youll work in partnership with families, Early Years services, Childrens Centres and community organisations to promote health and wellbeing and improve outcomes for children.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting delivery of the Healthy Child Programme
- Completing Family Health Needs Assessments for mandated reviews
- Providing targeted interventions and ongoing support to vulnerable families
- Supporting infant feeding and parentinfant relationships in line with Baby Friendly Initiative standards
- Delivering behavioural and parenting support using the Solihull Foundation Approach and Five to Thrive
- Working with families requiring Early Help, Child in Need or Child Protection support (under supervision)
- Undertaking Looked After Child assessments as required
- Participating in Healthy Child drop-in clinics and facilitating group sessions (including virtual platforms)
- Supporting delivery of targeted interventions and support packages for families
- Maintaining accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records
- Participating in safeguarding supervision, clinical supervision and appraisal processes
- Acting as a mentor for pre-registration nursing students
The Ideal CandidateWere looking for a compassionate and motivated nurse who is committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families.
Essential:- NMC registration in a field of nursing
- Experience working with children and families
- Understanding of child development
- Knowledge of safeguarding and public health policies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Full driving licence and access to a car
- Confident IT skills
Desirable:- Registered Childrens Nurse
- Experience working in a community or multi-disciplinary environment
- Knowledge of behaviour change models
- Practice supervisor/assessor qualification
- Interest in progressing to SCPHN (Health Visiting)
Person Specification - QualificationsEssential qualifications include NMC registration in a field of nursing, experience working with children and families, understanding of child development, knowledge of safeguarding and public health policies, and a full driving licence with car access.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applicants must have current UK professional registration.