Job Description

Are you a nurse with an interest in community working and child public health service?



Are you looking for a new challenge?



If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you!



The role of the band 5 public health nurse is to assist in the provision of child public health services within Medway. The public health nurse will work as part of the health visiting team to deliver the healthy child programme.



Applicants must have a first line degree to progress with the SCPHN training.



To work as a member of the health visiting team assisting in the provision of a comprehensive health visiting service to deliver the Healthy Child Programme to an identified population, promoting and preserving the health of individuals, families and communities.



To provide universal services to the client group served.



To undertake and respond to duty calls for the service and ensure good documentation.



To lead on public health initiatives as directed by Public Health Commissioners



To attend safeguarding meetings when involved in client care



So what else?



This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.



We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.



So what are you waiting for? We can't wait to hear from you, and look forward to receiving your application.



The small print



We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.



Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement



MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.



Previous applicants need not apply



At this time, MCH cannot fund or support any further nurses who require the OSCE training. Please do not apply if you require this training.



Communication and relationship skills



Demonstrate highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with clients, colleagues and teams

Ensure effective communication with clients where there may be barriers to acceptance/ understanding e.g. child protection, domestic violence bereavement and where English is not the first language. Ensure effective communication with all members of multi-disciplinary team and multi agency partners, in particular children's centres, early years' providers, social services and GP practices. Ensure all information about patients is treated confidentially and comply with Trust policies on data protection, information sharing and governance Participate in team and other meetings as required.

Knowledge, training and experience



First level registered nurse - RN, RGN

Post registration qualification in a relevant field, e.g. Health Promotion, Child Development. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with clients, colleagues and teams. Ability to be flexible and develop within the changing needs of the service and clients. Possessing an up to date Personal Development Plan showing evidence of continuing professional development. Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake To ensure statutory and mandatory training is kept up to date.

Analytical and judgement skills



Assess, implement and plan services under the guidance of the health visitor

Evaluate individual and community health care programmes in collaboration with the health visitor.

Planning and organisational skills



Plan and lead the delivery of designated public health and health promotion activities

Plan individual and community health care programmes Responsible for planning own work To ensure statutory and mandatory training is up to date in line with organisational policy.

Physical skills



Keyboard skills

Ability to travel to diverse sites in a timely manner.

Responsibility for client care



To work in collaboration with the Health Visitor in planning, implementing and evaluating individual and Community Health Care Programmes.

To lead the delivery of designated public health and health promotion activities. To assess, implement and plan services with individual families under the guidance of the Health Visitor. To act as an infection control link/ resource to the team Safeguard the client group by adhering to child and adult protection guidelines and procedures. Ensure effective communication with clients and colleagues To ensure the provision of a high quality service that is led by client need and is evidence based. Access clinical supervision as per Trust Policy.

Responsibility for policy and service development implementation



To support the Health Visiting Team in service and practice development initiatives to improve standards and outcomes.



8. Responsibilities for financial and physical resources



Comply with the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial instructions

Responsible for the safe and careful use of equipment in clinics and during home visits (e.g. weighing scales).

Responsibilities for human resources (HR)



Line management of band 4 and below

Participate in mentorship and education of qualified and unqualified staff gaining community experience To provide support and advice to other colleagues within the team.

Responsibilities for information resources



Responsibility for timely accurate record keeping and safeguarding client confidentiality by adhering to Caldicott Principles.

Record and submit accurate and timely data as required to inform service planning, management and evaluation.

Responsibilities for research and development (R&D)



Completion of audits as required by the service.



Freedom to act



Qualified nurse who uses own professional judgement. Able to work alone and unsupervised under the management of a qualified health visitor

* Adheres to the NMC Code of Professional conduct.