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Job summary

Main area
Community
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (MON-FRI 9-5PM)
Job ref
388-7317993-FC&I
Employer
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kings Ash House
Town
Paignton
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum.
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/08/2025 23:59

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Triage (SCPHN)

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

The post holder will be a senior member of staff working as a triage practitioner within the integrated 0 to 19 Partnership. They will provide the expertise, knowledge, resource and support to the team managing enquires from pregnant women, families, carers, children and young people in Torbay.

 The post holder will provide a comprehensive triage service (for the public and professionals), access and update the Electronic Health record to ensure continuity of care and to make appropriate recommendations and interventions.

They will work with the 0 to 19 Partnership workforces to ensure pathways are followed in supporting children, young people, families and carers. 

The service includes the identification of vulnerable children, including those whose welfare and safety may be at risk, working within child protection procedures and in collaboration with other agencies.

The post holder will have the opportunity as part of a team to shape the ongoing development of the role within the Universal Team allocation process and be the Advice line first point of contact for families contacting the Admin Hub.

The post is office based.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

See separate JD/Person Specification.

See Separate Sheet.

 

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Working for our organisation

About Us

0 to 19 Torbay is a partnership between TSDFT and The Children's Society 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.

  • By giving children the best start in life, to stay well and thrive.

  • Being baby, young person and family friendly.

  • Broadening the skills of the workforce.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See separate JD/Person Specification.

See Separate Sheet.

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Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • Active Registration on Part 1 of NMC Register.
  • Evidence of CPD in last 2 years.
  • Mentor Qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Educated at Degree Level
  • V150 Nurse Prescriber Qualification
  • International Computer Driving Licence

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to manage conflict
  • Knowledge of 0 to 19 Torbay contract and Key Performance Indicators
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • The ability to manage constant change
  • Ability to be reflective on situations and show learning
  • Demonstrate the ability to remain focused on service delivery whilst dealing with an unpredictable, diverse and challenging workload
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate research skills in current role
  • Coaching skills
  • Change management skills
  • Project management skills

Specific Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent presentation skills with an ability to communicate highly complex information
  • IT literacy skills and ability to use an Electronic record keeping systems
  • Ability to manage system change
  • First line management skills
  • Time management skills
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amanda Safier
Job title
0-19 Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07825027742
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