Job summary
Are you interested in School Health Nursing and looking for an opportunity to work with children, young people and their families as part of a team delivering high quality care, to children and young people aged from 5-19yrs, in line with the Healthy Child Programme?

We have a part time 24 hour, term time only post (0.54WTE) in the North Rural Locality, covering Bloxham, Chipping Norton Woodstock and the surrounding villages, where you will be able to develop your skills and knowledge to work alongside experienced practitioners in a variety of settings. The role will include working with school aged children, providing public health related care to support in areas such as safeguarding, emotional health, sexual health and physical health, alongside supporting schools to deliver personal, health and social education, and managing medical conditions in schools.

All levels of experience are welcome in the children and young people service.

We are able to offer this part time, term time role, with a complete training package and a preceptorship programme. Please do contact Karen Atkins , karen.atkins@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or Wendy Bull , Wendy. Bull @oxfordhealth.nhs.uk for further information and we welcome informal visits.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job
Within the caseload, and as delegated by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse the post holder will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of the 0-19 service.

You will be based within the locality and will work with the 0-19 teams in that locality and supporting locality wide work where needed for school aged children and young people. The role involves working in partnership with children, young people, families, primary care, schools and statutory and voluntary services and other partner agencies to facilitate health-enhancing activities and improve health outcomes. You will deliver services to children and families within schools and community settings.

The role includes undertaking Healthy Child Programme transitional assessments and planning, delivering and evaluating public health initiatives through school and community-based health promotion activities.

The role will require you to adhere to Safeguarding policies and actively engage under the supervision from a SCPHN in safeguarding processes and meetings.

You will work in partnership with other agencies and develop, participate and maintain interagency networks.

About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service ( pro rata)
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of delivering health promotion advice/activities

Desirable

• Confidence to speak in front of large groups
• Community Experience
• Experience of working with children and families

Qualifications
Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Practice assessor/supervisor or equivalent experience
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Evidence of recent training / continued professional development

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of leadership skills
• Competent knowledge and skills in IT packages e.g Microsoft word, excel

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Oxford Health NHS Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.