Public Health Registered Nurse

The role will be to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0-19 Thereby improving outcome for children and young people. To contribute to the Public Health agenda, meet Public Health targets and reduce health inequalities in partnership with key agencies meeting National agendas. To promote the protection of children, adhering to the Local Safeguarding Children's Partnership polices and procedures.
To work under the supervision of a band 6 Health Visitor/School Nurse within a designated area, along side partner agencies such as Action for Children, The Children's Society, Family Hubs, Children's Services, and education systems. To work as part of a team to ensure that Key Performance Indicator (KPI's) targets for the service are met. To support service development, standard setting, clinical audit and bench marking, deliver a high quality needs led, safe and effective service to all client groups., · Participate in the assessment of health needs and formulation of care plans for children, young people, their families and their communities. The includes the implementation of programmes of care, offering support and advice to parents and families in the home, clinic school or community setting.
+ In collaboration with the public health nursing team, identify individuals and groups within the community where collaborative working and advice would forward the interests of public health and promote healthy living, in particular seeking to identify disadvantaged groups and address health inequality Offers advice and support to children, young people and adults in accordance with evidence-based practice.

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Why Work With Us
It is an exciting time to be joining school nursing as school nurses are recognised as crucial, trusted links between home and school.
0to19 Torbay is a partnership between TSDFT and Action for Children.
These services have come together to provide a preventative model to children, young people and their families in Torbay. In order to improve outcomes for children and young people across Torbay.
+ Working together with statutory and community services.
+ Through supporting the whole family and building on strengths
+ Broadening the skills of the workforce., You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
+ We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
+ Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
+ Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
+ Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
+ Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
+ If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
+ It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.