Community Nursery Nurse
- NHS
- Part Time
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- 26530.00 - 29114.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
We are currently seeking experienced Nursery Nurses with good clinical and communication skills to join the 0-19 Health Visiting service in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The post holder will join our forward thinking, integrated workforce supporting the delivery of the Healthy child Programme to improve outcomes for children, young people and families living in Newcastle upon Tyne.
We are looking for motivated professionals who have the ability to work independently and as part of a skill mixed team. You should have excellent knowledge of child development and experience of working with children in a variety of settings, whilst making a valuable contribution to the assessment and monitoring of child development, offering family support and advice on parenting and to facilitate health promotion sessions.
You will have good communication skills, be a team player and be organised to work effectively with health colleagues and other agencies.
Access to a vehicle and possession of a full driving licence is essential.
- Interview Date Wednesday 16 April 2025
- Full & Part Time Hours/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The role of Community Nursery Nurse is vital to the delivery of the Healthy child Programme in the Newcastle Hospitals 0-19 service.
You will work directly under the supervision of the Health visiting Team, but be expected to work autonomously and manage your own diary.
We work with other agencies and health professionals including GP's, Community Family Hubs and Social Care.
This role includes working with complex and vulnerable children and families, you will be expected to raise any concerns following local and national guidance and policy, full safeguarding training will be given.
Comprehensive record keeping is an essential part of the role, good IT skills will support with this and specific training will be given.
We deliver the Healthy child Programme in both home and clinic settings. You will also support families with specific issues such as feeding support, weight reviews, sleep and behavioural difficulties.
You will also support families who have children with additional needs.
You will be expected to drive across the city to various venues to deliver this service.
We offer a full training programme, with a 6 month probation period and comprehensive induction programme. Following this you will have regular supervision with your line manager.
You will be issued with your own laptop, mobile phone and lone working device to support your safety and give you the opportunity to work as an agile practitioner when agreed with your line manager.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job responsibilities
- Required to work within a 0-19yrs Childrens Service, assisting in the delivery of a family centred Public Health Service to a defined population. Working with a multi-disciplinary agency approach.
- To participate in the development of a range of health promotion initiatives which aim to improve the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people.
- To work under the direction of Health Visitor/ Public Health School Nurse to contribute to the delivery of the service, deliver the Healthy Child Programme.
- To contribute to the assessment of need with children, young people, their families and communities.
- To participate in planning, implementing and evaluating interventions and support, contributing to health and wellbeing.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent in Childcare (e.g. NNEB / BTEC National Diploma in Early years / Cache Diploma in Child Care Education or equivalent level of education in Child Development)
- Hold a valid driving license and able to travel effectively and independently to multiple locations around the city in one day whilst transporting equipment
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children/young people & families
- Knowledge of child development and early learning
- An understanding of children's safeguarding issues and legislation
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Relevant work experience in health or community setting
- Demonstrate an understanding of an individual's diverse needs and rights
- Demonstrate an awareness of issues surrounding confidentiality
Desirable
- Has an awareness of Public Health Issue for Children & Young People living in Newcastle
- Experience of working within Early Help Frameworks to support families
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Effective team working skills
- Able to work with direct and indirect supervision
- IT skills - Microsoft applications
- Ability to organise and prioritise work
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Teaching skills -able to run small groups i.e. weaning
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently or as part of the wider team
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
317 Trustwide
NE1 4LP
