Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding specialist clinical services to the diverse and highly mobile population of Slough.
The post holder will work as part of the Vulnerable Families Team, to deliver a high level of care to families with complex needs. This could be due to additional factors such as social deprivation, housing and/or due to the identification of high levels of morbidity. The post holder will have the knowledge and skills to identify/ assess risks and hold a caseload of families in receipt of a universal plus and universal partnership plus service as per Healthy Child Programme. They will work in partnership with families who may be new to the country, experiencing drug and/or alcohol misuse, domestic abuse, mental illness and families who may be residing in temporary accommodation and showing reluctance to engaging with local service provisions such as Children’s Centres/GP. The post holder will have the responsibility for identifying highly vulnerable families, undertaking assessment to determine need, co-ordinate family health plans and ensure additional targeted support is provided to improve the health inequalities for those at most risk of poor long-term health outcomes.
The ideal candidate will be hardworking, adaptable and a passionate leader who is committed to improving the health and development of our families in Slough.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to meet the needs of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in nature to) those listed below:
To have the ability to access, understand and use research, legislation, local and national policy in response to homelessness, mental health, domestic abuse and substance misuse and its impact on children and families.
To receive and appropriately manage referrals from multi agencies such as Midwifery, Police, Early Help and Slough Children’s Services.
To visit properties accommodating temporary populations in Slough such as bed and breakfasts, hotels and refuges.
To assess the health needs of families recognised as having increased vulnerabilities.
To deliver and review care as part of multi-agency working in line with the Healthy Child Programme.
To arrange and utilise translation services as needed to support families where English is not their first language in order to access services.
To enable and ensure appropriate pathways are developed and maintained with Health colleagues, Primary Care, Local Authority and voluntary agencies working with new entrants to the country.
To contribute information specific to transient vulnerable families to support audits, reports and service planning.
To record and monitor outcomes of interventions; to evidence that the service provision has modified aspects of clients behaviour and demonstrates effectiveness.
To represent Public Health Nursing 4 Slough at local panel meetings such as Early Help, MARAC and Housing Panel.
To contribute and deliver training to implement new learning specifically for Health Professionals.
To contribute to multi agency planning and training programmes where appropriate.
Professional
Participate in clinical and child protection supervision and appraisals as required.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records as defined in the record keeping policy.
Actively participate in research and audits as required.
Work within current clinical governance framework.
Undertake all statutory and mandatory training.
Attend meetings as advised by Public Health Nursing Manager.
Other Duties
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the post holder.
Employees of S4H must comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. The post holder must not; either during the course of their employment, or following termination of their employment, disclose any information relating to service users or employees, or of the lawful business practices, of the organisation.
The post holder will be required, when and where appropriate to the role, to comply with the processing of requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
The post holder must comply with S4H policies that protect the information assets of the organisation from unauthorised disclosure, modification, destruction, inappropriate access or use.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining all clinical and/or corporate records that fall within the remit of this role to the standards in S4H's records management policies, and data quality processes and standards.
About us
Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.
We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.
Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.
Benefits
Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams.
Employee Assistance Programme (inlcuding 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app)
Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discount on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
Cycle to Work scheme
Annual Leave that increases with length or service
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding specialist clinical services to the diverse and highly mobile population of Slough.
The post holder will work as part of the Vulnerable Families Team, to deliver a high level of care to families with complex needs. This could be due to additional factors such as social deprivation, housing and/or due to the identification of high levels of morbidity. The post holder will have the knowledge and skills to identify/ assess risks and hold a caseload of families in receipt of a universal plus and universal partnership plus service as per Healthy Child Programme. They will work in partnership with families who may be new to the country, experiencing drug and/or alcohol misuse, domestic abuse, mental illness and families who may be residing in temporary accommodation and showing reluctance to engaging with local service provisions such as Children’s Centres/GP. The post holder will have the responsibility for identifying highly vulnerable families, undertaking assessment to determine need, co-ordinate family health plans and ensure additional targeted support is provided to improve the health inequalities for those at most risk of poor long-term health outcomes.
The ideal candidate will be hardworking, adaptable and a passionate leader who is committed to improving the health and development of our families in Slough.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge, offering many prospects for development both for themselves and the service.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to meet the needs of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in nature to) those listed below:
- To have the ability to access, understand and use research, legislation, local and national policy in response to homelessness, mental health, domestic abuse and substance misuse and its impact on children and families.
- To receive and appropriately manage referrals from multi agencies such as Midwifery, Police, Early Help and Slough Children’s Services.
- To visit properties accommodating temporary populations in Slough such as bed and breakfasts, hotels and refuges.
- To assess the health needs of families recognised as having increased vulnerabilities.
- To deliver and review care as part of multi-agency working in line with the Healthy Child Programme.
- To arrange and utilise translation services as needed to support families where English is not their first language in order to access services.
- To enable and ensure appropriate pathways are developed and maintained with Health colleagues, Primary Care, Local Authority and voluntary agencies working with new entrants to the country.
- To contribute information specific to transient vulnerable families to support audits, reports and service planning.
- To record and monitor outcomes of interventions; to evidence that the service provision has modified aspects of clients behaviour and demonstrates effectiveness.
- To represent Public Health Nursing 4 Slough at local panel meetings such as Early Help, MARAC and Housing Panel.
- To contribute and deliver training to implement new learning specifically for Health Professionals.
- To contribute to multi agency planning and training programmes where appropriate.
Professional
- Participate in clinical and child protection supervision and appraisals as required.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records as defined in the record keeping policy.
- Actively participate in research and audits as required.
- Work within current clinical governance framework.
- Undertake all statutory and mandatory training.
- Attend meetings as advised by Public Health Nursing Manager.
Other Duties
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the post holder.
Employees of S4H must comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. The post holder must not; either during the course of their employment, or following termination of their employment, disclose any information relating to service users or employees, or of the lawful business practices, of the organisation.
The post holder will be required, when and where appropriate to the role, to comply with the processing of requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
The post holder must comply with S4H policies that protect the information assets of the organisation from unauthorised disclosure, modification, destruction, inappropriate access or use.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining all clinical and/or corporate records that fall within the remit of this role to the standards in S4H's records management policies, and data quality processes and standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding specialist clinical services to the diverse and highly mobile population of Slough.
The post holder will work as part of the Vulnerable Families Team, to deliver a high level of care to families with complex needs. This could be due to additional factors such as social deprivation, housing and/or due to the identification of high levels of morbidity. The post holder will have the knowledge and skills to identify/ assess risks and hold a caseload of families in receipt of a universal plus and universal partnership plus service as per Healthy Child Programme. They will work in partnership with families who may be new to the country, experiencing drug and/or alcohol misuse, domestic abuse, mental illness and families who may be residing in temporary accommodation and showing reluctance to engaging with local service provisions such as Children’s Centres/GP. The post holder will have the responsibility for identifying highly vulnerable families, undertaking assessment to determine need, co-ordinate family health plans and ensure additional targeted support is provided to improve the health inequalities for those at most risk of poor long-term health outcomes.
The ideal candidate will be hardworking, adaptable and a passionate leader who is committed to improving the health and development of our families in Slough.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge, offering many prospects for development both for themselves and the service.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to meet the needs of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in nature to) those listed below:
- To have the ability to access, understand and use research, legislation, local and national policy in response to homelessness, mental health, domestic abuse and substance misuse and its impact on children and families.
- To receive and appropriately manage referrals from multi agencies such as Midwifery, Police, Early Help and Slough Children’s Services.
- To visit properties accommodating temporary populations in Slough such as bed and breakfasts, hotels and refuges.
- To assess the health needs of families recognised as having increased vulnerabilities.
- To deliver and review care as part of multi-agency working in line with the Healthy Child Programme.
- To arrange and utilise translation services as needed to support families where English is not their first language in order to access services.
- To enable and ensure appropriate pathways are developed and maintained with Health colleagues, Primary Care, Local Authority and voluntary agencies working with new entrants to the country.
- To contribute information specific to transient vulnerable families to support audits, reports and service planning.
- To record and monitor outcomes of interventions; to evidence that the service provision has modified aspects of clients behaviour and demonstrates effectiveness.
- To represent Public Health Nursing 4 Slough at local panel meetings such as Early Help, MARAC and Housing Panel.
- To contribute and deliver training to implement new learning specifically for Health Professionals.
- To contribute to multi agency planning and training programmes where appropriate.
Professional
- Participate in clinical and child protection supervision and appraisals as required.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records as defined in the record keeping policy.
- Actively participate in research and audits as required.
- Work within current clinical governance framework.
- Undertake all statutory and mandatory training.
- Attend meetings as advised by Public Health Nursing Manager.
Other Duties
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the post holder.
Employees of S4H must comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. The post holder must not; either during the course of their employment, or following termination of their employment, disclose any information relating to service users or employees, or of the lawful business practices, of the organisation.
The post holder will be required, when and where appropriate to the role, to comply with the processing of requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
The post holder must comply with S4H policies that protect the information assets of the organisation from unauthorised disclosure, modification, destruction, inappropriate access or use.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining all clinical and/or corporate records that fall within the remit of this role to the standards in S4H's records management policies, and data quality processes and standards.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife qualification.
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification.
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Leadership training or willing to undertake.
- Evidence of additional post registration clinical skills training specific to the position such as domestic abuse and substance misuse.
- Evidence of relevant safeguarding training and able to produce high quality written reports about complex family situations of a standard to be shared with the multiagency child protection ream and Her Majestys Court service.
- Minimum of two years post qualification experience.
- Evidence of working with vulnerable and hard to reach groups.
- Experience of independently maintaining a caseload with high levels of vulnerability.
- Expert knowledge in health and development of children and families.
- Multi agency working.
- Advanced communication skills. Ability to maintain effective engagement and resilience within highly challenging situations.
- Demonstrates a comprehensive and sensitive understanding or diversity, equality, cultural and anti discrimination practice.
Desirable
- Implementing innovative practice.
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Good listening skills and powers of observations
- Excellent attention to detail with ability to input data accurately and good attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment and able to multi-task.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other disciplines and agencies
- Escalating problems or issues at an early stage for effective intervention.
- Flexible approach to role, commitment and ability to learn new skills
- An imaginative and creative approach to planning.
- Car driver who holds current driving license and is willing to travel to multiple sites.
Desirable
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife qualification.
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification.
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Leadership training or willing to undertake.
- Evidence of additional post registration clinical skills training specific to the position such as domestic abuse and substance misuse.
- Evidence of relevant safeguarding training and able to produce high quality written reports about complex family situations of a standard to be shared with the multiagency child protection ream and Her Majestys Court service.
- Minimum of two years post qualification experience.
- Evidence of working with vulnerable and hard to reach groups.
- Experience of independently maintaining a caseload with high levels of vulnerability.
- Expert knowledge in health and development of children and families.
- Multi agency working.
- Advanced communication skills. Ability to maintain effective engagement and resilience within highly challenging situations.
- Demonstrates a comprehensive and sensitive understanding or diversity, equality, cultural and anti discrimination practice.
Desirable
- Implementing innovative practice.
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Good listening skills and powers of observations
- Excellent attention to detail with ability to input data accurately and good attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment and able to multi-task.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other disciplines and agencies
- Escalating problems or issues at an early stage for effective intervention.
- Flexible approach to role, commitment and ability to learn new skills
- An imaginative and creative approach to planning.
- Car driver who holds current driving license and is willing to travel to multiple sites.
Desirable
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
