Job summaryTo lead the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme, and Public Health Nursing Programme for children and young people with identified targeted health needs in line with the local and national health priorities under the management of one identified HFT Specialist Public Health Practitioner - Health Visitor.
Main duties of the jobThis role cements seamless, safe systems operated within the HFT service ensuring targeted CYP health needs are addressed in an efficient, effective way with strong partner service relationships forged within robust communication practices.
Caseload holder responsible for case management, assessment, triage, planning, care delivery using evidenced based interventions for CYP identified as looked after, under support of YJ service requiring HFT intervention.
Provide oversight and record management for CYP with unknown school, home, alternative provision educated, private fostered and unaccompanied asylum seeker CYP offering HFT service intervention. Ensuring no CYP with health needs are left unmet.
Post holder will work with children and young people within the home environment, school or other identified community setting.
A key aspect of the role requires flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
About us#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job descriptionJob responsibilities- The post holder, taking the lead for the Healthy Families Team, will be responsible for the case management, assessment, triaging, planning and delivery of care for foster parents, children and young people using evidence based interventions. This will be delivered in line with the National andLocal guidelines and public health priorities.
- You will be responsible for the operational overview of the Healthy Families Team allocated to a defined geographical population. The team will be working proactively using a partnership approach to promote health and contribute to tackling health inequalities within the level ofcompetencies required for the post.
- You will work with looked after children, young people and families within the home environment, school or other identified community setting.
- A key aspect of the role is to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service as required.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- 1st level Registration with current NMC registration.
- Registered Specialist Practitioner (Health Visitor / School Nurse).
- Non-medical prescribing V100 (Health Visitor).
Desirable- Recognised teaching qualification (ENB 998/730/ FLIPS or equivalent).
- Evidence of further professional development.
ExperienceEssential- Demonstrate Health Visiting / School Nursing practice
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to work in partnership with other services to support children & families.
Desirable- Experience of managing a team.
KnowledgeEssential- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current children & family health agenda.
- Knowledge of national and local priorities.
- Proven knowledge & skills in Safeguarding children, young people & adults.
- Have knowledge of research and audit.
SkillsEssential- Proven communications skills - written, oral & IT.
- Problem solving.
- Listening.
- Negotiation.
- Self-awareness.
- Respectful.
- Time & Self-management.
- Record keeping.
- Caseload management
- Ability to prioritise own workload as well as others in the team.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility.
- Demonstrate ability to support change and transformation across services.
- Highly motivated and innovative.
ContractualEssential- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
- Ability to travel between locations.
Trust Values and BehavioursEssential- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical RequirementsEssential- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
