Community Nursery Nurse - Health Visiting B4

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Nursery Nurse to join the Children and Families Health Visiting Service within East Renfrewshire HSCP. The successful candidate will support children and families to improve health and wellbeing as part of the Health Visiting Team, contributing to the delivery of the Scottish Government's Healthy Child Programme and the principles of Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC).

The role includes assessing health needs, identifying vulnerabilities in children aged 0 to 5 years, and providing targeted interventions and support for children and families, including those with neurodevelopmental differences and additional support needs.

Please note in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this post.

• Permanent, full-time - 36 hours per week
• Shift pattern
  - Monday – Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
• Base location
  - Barrhead Council Offices

• Support children and families to improve health and wellbeing as part of the Health Visiting Team.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and GIRFEC objectives.
• Assess health needs and identify vulnerabilities in children aged 0 to 5 years.
• Deliver targeted interventions to meet the needs of children and families.
• Provide high-quality care and support for children with neurodevelopmental differences and additional support needs.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure coordinated support for families.
• Assist in the delivery of the Psychology of Parenting Programme (PoPP).
• Maintain effective communication with families, colleagues, and external partners.
• Manage a varied workload and work independently when required.

• SVQ Level 3 or HNC in Child Care/Childhood Practice.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage tasks in a busy environment.
• Capable of working independently without direct supervision.
• Full driving licence.

• Training in the Psychology of Parenting Programme (PoPP) will be provided.
• Completion of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Children and Families induction programmes.
• Training in the National Practice Model and EMIS system.
• Ongoing support for continuous professional development (CPD).

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

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