Job overview

SCPHN Health Visitor and School Nurse Opportunities

We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors and School Nurses) to join our integrated 0–19 Public Health Nursing Service in Croydon.

Our service is committed to improving outcomes and reducing health inequalities for children, young people and families. Working within a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will deliver the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) to either the 0–5 or 5–19 population, providing universal and targeted interventions that promote health, wellbeing and early intervention.

You will benefit from strong leadership and professional support from our Head of Public Health Nursing, Consultant Public Health Nurse, Community Matrons, Professional Development Lead Nurse and Team Leaders. Our service also includes specialist Band 7 roles that support innovation, service development and clinical excellence.

Main duties of the job

 To work in partnership with team members, service users, Croydon Health Service (CHS) staff and all stakeholders in promoting the health and well-being of Children, Young People, and their families. This will be achieved through effective delegation, workload management, monitoring of care standards, leadership and the performance management of team members.

 To identify and monitor health needs of a given population using profiling tools and facilitate the implementation of evidence-based health care. The practitioner will work in line with Working Together, and the Healthy Child Programme and all policies that promote and safeguard children 0-19 years and their families

 To assess client needs, using the Assessment Framework and Risk Assessment tools as appropriate  and plan, implement and evaluate evidenced based care given

 To work in partnership with all staff within the PHN 0-19 service Team Leads, Practice Educators and multidisciplinary teams in the development of innovative clinical practice in line with the Healthy Child Programme

To manage a designated work load and skill mix team, in line with CHS policies, guidelines and standards, including the development and performance management of team members

To maintain a high professional profile and role model for nursing and health care services within CHS

To act as an advocate within a multi-disciplinary framework for families and children to promote the best outcomes for their health and well being

 To adhere to the London Child protection Procedures and CHS safeguarding procedures

To actively promote the immunisation programme

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.