Job Description

The post holder will be part of the 0-19 service providing the healthy child programme and will work in a variety of settings including the Hub.



This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with uni/multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served. The nature of the service will be determined by local service specifications.

The Post holder will:

Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role. Work within their scope of practice Demonstrate at all times the Values of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Be a Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner and have a detailed professional and clinical knowledge. They will be a specialist practitioner and have a focus in public health across the 0-19 agenda. Be responsible for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Partnership Trust including the community and hospitals. Be skilled in the assessment of children and young people's care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages. Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements. Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems. Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management To deliver commissioned aspects of the Healthy Child Programme, ensuring key objectives and outcomes are achieved.

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;



Supporting your career development and progression



Excellent NHS Pension scheme



Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave



Options for flexible working



Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)



Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources



If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients



Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate



Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates



Salary sacrifice bikes up to 2k



Free car parking at all trust sites



Free flu vaccinations every year



Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to 250 (if the criteria is met)



We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.



Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.



Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications



1



To adhere to and apply the Nursing and Midwifery Councils (NMC) standards of proficiency, the code of ethics and professional conduct and all other relevant guidance and the Partnership Trust.



To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work.



2



To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Partnership Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trust's equality values.



3



To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment/care/support for children, young people, families and carers. The care and support plans may include the following:



Promoting independence/self management and maintaining safety Increased functional ability Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health Interventions in disease/condition management Prevention and reducing of health inequalities Admission avoidance Early supported discharge Case management/ treatment /care plans Palliative and end of life care The safeguarding and protection of children, young people and families. Delivery of the health child programme

4



To use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care and support packages and care and treatment options available. To consider the personal circumstances and preferences of children, young people and families in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.



5



To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions, which may include prescribing, and sets an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing.



6



To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the children, young people, families and their carers offering reassurance and empathy, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information. This may be in regard to the nature and prognosis of their condition and implications of the same. This could also be in regards to sensitive and challenging situations such as safeguarding and children in need of support.



7



To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed.



8



To use professional knowledge, skills and expertise when working in changing environments and across professional boundaries.



9



To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Partnership Trust and in line with professional standards (e.g. NMC). Support team members giving guidance and direction where appropriate.



10



To take responsibility for the safe use and transportation of equipment between locations. To work in non-purpose built rooms involving the necessity to move furniture, therapy equipment etc.



11



To ensure that the skills of identified team members are appropriately deployed and that care is delivered by staff with the relevant education, expertise and competence.



12



To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role using innovative problem solving techniques.



13



To provide advice, education and training to service users, carers and professionals regarding the management and care and support of children, young people, families and carers for example continence and enuresis.



14



To provide professional and clinical support and leadership to identified team members. Supports in identifying training needs of staff and encouraging practitioners to develop skills in:



Critical thinking and reflective practice Excellence in practice Specialist knowledge and research based practice

15



To take accountability for assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/ programmes of support, for children, young people families and carers within their caseload.



To work with partner organisations and services to ensure children on the caseload who are deemed at risk and require a safeguarding plan are supported. This often requires the practitioner to work with complex and conflicting evidence. This work will be undertaken



ensuring adherence to the policies and procedures of the local Safeguarding Boards and the Partnership Trust.



To compile reports, statements and case reports from notes and other sources as required.



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Where concerns are raised about children and young people's welfare taking action to work in partnership with other agencies to address these concerns, working to Staffordshire's local safeguarding agreed policies and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2015).