We have exciting permanent opportunities for Specialist Community Public Health Nurses to join our Health Visiting service working with children, families in North Somerset
Through your work with families, you will empower them to make decisions that positively impact on their health and wellbeing to improve child outcomes, strengthen our partnership working with other agencies and challenge the wider determinants of health and health inequalities including advocating for those families who find services difficult to access.
Our Health Visiting teams work with families in a variety of setting including the family's home, local Children Centre's and community venues, therefore you must have access to a car for travel to visit several locations across a wide geographical area, be organised and able to prioritise and manage your time.
In return, we offer a 6-month preceptorship programme for all new staff, regular clinical supervision, on-going safeguarding support, and access to a wide variety of training opportunities.
We have full-time, part-time, permanent and fixed term roles available in our North Somerset Locality, where you will either be based out of Badger House (Weston-Super-Mare) or Marine View (Portishead).
As a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) you will provide expert advice, support, and interventions to families with children in the first years of life and help to empower parents to make decisions that positively affect their family's future health and wellbeing.
The Main Duties Of The Role Include
- The delivery of the full-service offer of mandated contacts underpinned by the Healthy Child Programme.
- To work collaboratively with other agencies to promote health and well-being and improve early identification of need and risks to improve child outcomes.
- To empower individuals, families, and communities to influence and access services and information and act as an advocate particularly for those families who find services difficult to access.
- Contribute to safeguarding of children in collaboration with partners using national and local policies to guide professional decision making and action.
The service operates across BNSSG is led by Health Visitors and supported by a skill mix team.
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!
We are Sirona care & health – England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katy Green Job title: Locality Lead PHN- North Somerset Email address: katy.green4@nhs.net Telephone number: 07342 069 948
Message From Katy
If you're thinking about applying and have some questions about the role or the team, please reach out to me. I am happy to have an informal chat!
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SCPHN Health Visitor - North Somerset in Weston-super-Mare employer: Sirona care & health
At Sirona care & health, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. Located in the vibrant areas of Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, we provide comprehensive NHS benefits, including 27+ days of annual leave and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme, ensuring our employees feel valued and rewarded. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career with ample development opportunities.
