Public Health Assistant
- NHS
- Full Time
- Kennington
- 24071.00 - 25674.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Public Health Assistants from the School Health Screening Team support the delivery of the Healthy Childprogramme as directed by local government. These activities include:
- national and local screening programmes (such as vision and hearing)
- delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme
Activities are predominantly delivered within a school setting. Community venues are utilised during schoolholidays for children who are not enrolled within a school or to provide accessibility.As well as the delivery of screening programmes, Public Health Assistants may provide telephone support tofamilies/carers to understand the screening results, and/or to identify other relevant routes of support andadvice. They may also assist with other relevant school or community based health promotion events tosupport child/family health and wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
Delivering screening programmes to primary school-aged children in school and community settings.Supporting families and the wider School Health team with child health and wellbeing
The Kent School Health service works with schools, parents and carers as well as other professionals like health visitors or community paediatricians to prevent ill health in children, families and the wider community, support safeguarding of children and young people and address any health needs to make sure every child reaches their potential. Young people do not have to be within school to access oursupport
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
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At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Healthcare Assistant / Worker in a health,social care or education setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster / AT-P / CIS)
Desirable
- Experience within community healthcare or education setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of developments in the NHS Knowledge of up to date clinical practice Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
Skills & abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative Moderate IT skills.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Empathetic Supportive Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
Ability to manage
Essential
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures Ability to manage own time effectively.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence
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
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tonbridge/Tunbridge Wells Schools/Working from home
Tonbridge/ Tunbridge Wells
TN25 4AZ
