Job summary The role is one of support for a health visiting team who work with a diverse community delivering the Healthy Child programme, this includes Developmental reviews, Breastfeeding Support, Child Behaviour Management, Sleep, and Nutrition.An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Community Nursery Nurse to work with a dynamic and friendly team of Health Visitors.
NNEB, Diploma in Childcare and Education (CACHE) or NVQ Child Care Level 3 Qualification is required.
Main duties of the job Working with clients in a variety of community settings home, clinic, children's centre, educational establishment etcAdvise and assist parents in developing their parenting skills.
Report back to the senior member of staff who holds continuing responsibility for the family any problems or changes identified during work undertaken with a client.Undertake Family Health Needs Assessment as directed by the Health Visitor ensuring prompt feedback of all client contact (contemporaneously) to line manager.Working with the team to implement and prioritise planned programmes of health promotion, education and advice on all aspects of prevention of ill health to individuals, families and groups.Undertake child and or family health assessments, including screening, in line with the Healthy Child Programme and according to local guidelines in various community settings as required, reporting back on any ensuing health problems.Take appropriate action in cases of suspected or actual child abuse, working within Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Children Code of Practice and Procedures.Attend Child Protection Conferences/Core Groups as required, with the named Health VisitorIdentify and report concerns promptly to your line manager including safety and health issues that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of children and their families.
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- What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong.
We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential NNEB, Diploma in Childcare and Education (CACHE), NVQ level 3, Early Years and Education, City & Guilds, Cache, Level 3 BTEC, National Diploma in Early Years Significant post qualification experience Desirable Experience in a community setting Special Circumstances Essential Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis.
Skills & Knowledge Essential Computer skills Able to work within a team Awareness of diverse cultural issues Can demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills ?
With the ability to negotiate compromises and resolve conflict between staff amicably' ?
Courteous with all customers, both internal and external' ?
Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multidisciplinary team, patients and carers and to ensure records are kept accurately and in a legible manner' Ability to encompass changes in working environment Participates in interagency collaboration Calm when under pressure Awareness of diverse cultural issues Desirable Able to deal with sensitive and difficult situations Experience Essential Evidence of on-going training and development Works to evidence based practice Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice with children and families Able to undertake delegated duties without direct supervision Recognises grade responsibilities and when to report back to the Health Visitor/ School Nurse / Community Staff Nurse