Community Nursery Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust to appoint inspirational and enthusiastic Community Nursery Nurses to join our New Forest West Health Visiting Team. You will be joining a leading organisation that is both forward thinking and innovative. Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the quality of child health services across Hampshire and takes pride in rewarding the success of its staff.

As a team player, you will work under the leadership and supervision of the Health Visitors. Your role will require excellent assessment skills, partnership working and a strong commitment towards achieving the outcomes of 'Every Child Matters'. You will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all aspects of safeguarding children whilst being supported by robust organisational supervision, guidelines and policies.

There may also be instances whereby the candidate will be required to work out of other local offices to meet the demands of the service. Car drivers are essential as you may be asked to drive to other areas within Hampshire.

Main duties of the job

The primary role of the Community Nursery Nurse is to deliver elements of the Healthy Child Programme including the 6 High Impact Areas as delegated by Health Visitors. The Community Nursery Nurse should ensure the quality of service delivery to children, young people and their families is aligned with the commissioned requirements of the Healthy Child Programme 0-19yrs and the Trust vision and values. This includes working in partnership with internal and external colleagues and partners.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NNEB Diploma/NVQ QCF Diploma Level 3 in Early Years, Care and Education Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent or a willingness to complete this Full UK Driving Licence (and access to a car)

Desirable

ICT Qualification

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience working with children, families and other agencies Experience of working in a team

Desirable

Experience in participating in health promotion programmes

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