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Job Overview
Qualified Nurses with recent experience in a comparable role are sought to join the CYP Public Health Service 0–19, which contributes significantly to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families through evidence-based early intervention strategies.
The Public Health Staff Nurse 0–19 will deliver the Healthy Child Programme in partnership with children, young people, families, Local Authorities, Early Intervention Services, Early Years Providers, Schools, and other educational establishments. Responsibilities include addressing identified needs such as safeguarding and providing support.
Two enthusiastic and motivated Public Health Staff Nurses 0–19 are required for the West Dorset Team, focusing on the 5–19 years caseload. These fixed-term, year-round posts are for 22.5 hours per week, with core working hours of 08:30–16:30 and no weekend work. The initial base is at Bridport Medical Centre, covering Bridport, Beaminster, and Lyme Regis.
Main Duties of the Job
- Provide high-quality, person-centered care while ensuring safety, privacy, and dignity.
- Conduct patient/service user assessments and develop care plans as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Offer advice to patients/service users and carers regarding care.
- Plan, implement, and review health improvement programmes across various settings.
- Supervise, mentor, and provide clinical support to students and junior team members.
Working for the Organisation
Dorset HealthCare aims to empower individuals through integrated healthcare services, operating 12 community hospitals, specialist facilities, and various mental health and community services. The Trust was rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC in 2019, with high patient and staff satisfaction.
A diverse workforce of over 7,000 supports the vision of delivering excellence, compassion, and expertise every day. Dorset HealthCare fosters inclusivity, equal opportunities, and continuous professional development within a dynamic and supportive workplace.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
The job description and person specification outline the role’s detailed responsibilities. Applications should demonstrate how experience and skills align with the outlined criteria.
Support is available for application writing, interview skills, and employment preparation. Newly qualified professionals are welcome, with a comprehensive Preceptorship Programme provided.
This fixed-term role is offered on a secondment basis for current NHS staff. Prospective applicants must secure managerial approval for secondment before applying.
Key Information
- Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK cannot be considered.
- Candidates from outside the UK or Republic of Ireland must meet immigration and criminal record requirements as per UK government guidelines.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, and Training
- Essential: Registered practitioner (degree/diploma), membership of a relevant professional body, recent professional development, understanding of children’s national agenda and safeguarding policies.
- Desirable: Learning and assessing in practice qualification or equivalent.
Experience
- Essential: Supervised experience during clinical placements, programme development for patient care, and workload management.
- Desirable: Comparable recent role experience and supervisory/managerial experience.
IT and Resources
- Essential: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and electronic record systems.
- Desirable: Experience managing resources for quality service provision.
Working for Dorset HealthCare Provides:
- 27 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 days over ten years.
- Access to the NHS pension scheme and health and wellbeing services.
- Flexible working options.
- Training, career coaching, and a preceptorship programme for newly qualified professionals.
- Opportunities for staff network involvement.
- Relocation costs, where applicable.
- Salary sacrifice schemes, NHS discounts, and more.
Application Information
Applications should reflect the job description and person specification requirements. Questions about the role should be directed to the recruiting manager.
Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will not be considered. Additional guidance regarding immigration and criminal record requirements can be found on the UK government website.
The deadline for applications is midnight, 15th December 2024.
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