Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the 0-19 Stoke Integrated Health Visitor and School Nurse Service delivering public health services to children and families across Stoke on Trent



We have a vacancy offering a 22.5hrs a week for a Band 6 Public Health Practitioner (HV/SN) based in the 0-19 Stoke Hub.



The Hub is based in Smallthorne Health Centre and provides a single point of access to the Health Visiting and School Nursing Integrated Service utilising new and innovative technology to reach out to the Young People and Families to provide advice and support.



We are seeking a person who will be caring and compassionate, who has the ability to actively listen and have a warm and approachable manner. You will lead by example and encourage effective skill mix team working to develop others ad ensure the best outcomes for our Children, Young People and Families across Stoke on Trent.



As a trust we are committed to supporting professional and personal development of our staff and have excellent training opportunities that align with our integrated 0-19 service. We also provide the Transfer of Fields (TOF) Training which is an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the 0-5 and 5-19 elements of the service. The expectation would be than you would commence the relevant Transfer of Fields course within the first 12 months of employment.



Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the



Work within their scope of practice



Demonstrate at all times the Values of Midlands Partnership Foundation



Be a Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner and have detailed professional and clinical 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



Be skilled in the assessment of children and young people's care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support



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



Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team



To deliver commissioned aspects of the Healthy Child Programme, ensuring key objectives and outcomes are



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, adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. 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 vaccination every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to 250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. 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.



This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn



Qualifications and training



Qualified SCPHN- Health Visitor or School Nurse



Experience



Suitable for experienced or a newly qualified Health Visitor or School Nurse.



For further information on the , main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents below.