Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Community Public Health Associate (formerly referred to as a Nursery Nurse) .

Work within the newly integrated 0-19 Children's and Young People Public Health Service based in Chipping Norton, covering Chipping Norton, Woodstock, Bloxham and surrounding area.

Health visitors, community public health nurses (formerly known as community staff nurses) and community public health associates will now be working with children up to 8 years of age and will provide health related episodes of care to support with areas such as behaviour, diet, toileting, communication and sleep. The service delivers the mandated contacts for the HCP, with the addition of a new four-year health and development review to support school transition and address any school readiness concerns. The service delivers health promotion groups, well baby drop in clinics and infant feeding support groups.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

• Within the caseload, you will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of the 0-19 service.
• Promote children's physical and emotional health and wellbeing, identify health, social or developmental concerns at the earliest opportunity and contribute to the aim for all children to have the best possible start in life.
• You will be based within the locality (neighbourhood) and will work with the 0-19 teams in that locality and supporting county wide work where needed.
• Under the direction of the SCPHN (HV/SHN) the role involves working in partnership with children, young people, families, primary care, schools, statutory and voluntary services to facilitate health-enhancing activities and improve health outcomes. You will deliver services to children and families within homes, and community settings.
• Under the delegation of a SCPHN you will work with children 0-8 years and implement and evaluate episodes/packages of care according to the individual needs of the child/family.
• Run parenting groups such as “Early Days,” and “Marvellous Me” and will deliver individual and group developmental reviews, and be involved, under supervision of the named SCPHN band 6, with complex situations (see detailed job description).

N.B. qualifications are required for the post, EITHER NNEB, OR NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, OR BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development, OR NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care Learning and Development.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NNEB OR • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education OR • BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development OR • NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understands and adheres to the need for confidentiality.
• Knowledge of appropriate development milestones
• Able to seek support as required within the boundaries of the role

Desirable criteria

• Aware of Healthy Child Programme and involvement of health visiting team

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate experience of working with children and families
• Effective communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Desirable criteria

• Skills or potential to facilitate groups.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Use of IT programmes eg microsoft .
• Demonstrates awareness of accurate record keeping.

Desirable criteria

• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise.

Documents to Download

Community Public Health Associate Job description (PDF, 167.7KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Karen Atkins/Rachel Dehnel

Title: Locality Team Leaders

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 07768537954