Student Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting

The role of Student Community Public Health Practitioner is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registrable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.You will be employed by the London Borough of Sutton but will work as part of the Sutton Health and Care Alliance (SHC).,

• The assessment and reassessment of care needs, whilst developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Practice Teacher/Mentor
• To regularly take part under supervision, in managing a corporate caseload, in order to develop the required managerial skills, including the allocation of work, supervision and support of junior staff.
• Delivering service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended outcomes for clients and the Council are delivered within agreed service standards.
• Participate in and develop health promotion activities in line with Borough priorities.
• Identify and implement improvements in your own work area in order to deliver continuous service improvement and improved outcomes to clients.
• Liaise with clients to review service requirements and resolve problems.
• Keep up to date with changes in policy/legislation/contractual requirements in order to ensure service delivery is effective and complies with appropriate regulations.
  
  The London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.
Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the Ambitious for Sutton corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the worlds leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing 1.2 billion Pounds to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.