Community Nursery Nurse Health Visiting
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust has an exciting vacancy for a part time nursery nurse to join the West Berkshire health visiting team.
We are looking for a highly organised, motivated nursery nurse to join the team to support the health visiting service in West Berkshire. The team are responsible for providing a service to children and their families aged 0-5 that live within the West Berkshire boundary.
The ideal candidate will have good organisational, IT and communication skills with a passion for the health and well-being of children aged 0-5 years and their families.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of a supportive and friendly team where they will be supported to develop their skills.
You must be a driver and have use of a car.
Please note:This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK Main duties of the job
To provide support to families within a variety of community settings under the direction of the Health Visitor, taking into account the diverse needs of the community.
To plan and deliver health enhancing activities for children and their families to include working in groups, child health clinics, developmental review clinics, postnatal groups and on an individual basis.
To provide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parenting skills and delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families as identified by the health visitor.
To support breastfeeding and parent infant relationships applying the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative standards.
To be fully aware and understand of local safeguarding policies and procedures.
To work in partnership with Children Centres and Early Years settings to promote health and well-being of the local population.
To support new staffand students in placement by contributing to the provision of a suitable learning environment and experience.
To participate in clinical and child protection supervision.
To liaise with other agencies and services to provide integrated and cohesive support for children and their families, under the direction of the health visitor.
To maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive records of care.
To provide care that is evidence based and support others in developing their practice.
About usBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
The must have's for this role:
1. Good written and verbal communication
2. NNEB or equivalent with an interest in public health
3. Reflective and innovative practitioner
4. Car driver with access to a car
We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations:
Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer,…
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