Job overview

The PHNA will work under the direction of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) and Registered Nurses (RN) assisting them in promoting the health and development of school aged children resident or attending schools  in the area.

This includes participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care to meet the specific needs of identified children and their families; working in a variety of settings with individuals, groups and the wider community.

 They will connect children and families to resources within the borough that will promote early intervention, build resilience within children, young people and families.

 The post holder will be instrumental in delivering different elements of the Healthy Child programme including the National Child Measurement Programme, health promotion programmes in response to delegated work identified by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN)

The post holder will work with specialist SCPHN’s in delivery specific delegated packages of care a range of service providers to identify children and families at an early stage who will benefit from follow up and support to avoid unnecessary use of unscheduled care, to make use of local resources and to achieve good outcomes for children.

Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than scheduled.

Interview - TBC

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical support such as health promotion activities, one on ones or group work to the in-a variety of settings for example, The home, Schools, Health Centres, Family Hubs & Youth centres.
• With support from, the Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) deliver both group and individual health promotion sessions as part of the commissioned service in a variety of settings. These sessions may be group e.g. class assemblies or on an individual basis.
• Under the supervision of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN)/ registered nurses, provide evidence-based 1-1 advice for children and young people on issues such as continence, healthy eating, oral health immunisations, and emotional well-being promotion of their health at set stages for children and young people, enabling successful completion. This would be  following a needs-based assessment.
• This promotion includes assemblies and liaison with school staff to facilitate questionnaire completion.
• To support in the delivery the National Childhood Measurement Programme for Reception and year 6 in primary schools and the vision screening as part of the PHN 0-19 service and the documentation.
• To understand child protection issues relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable children and young people and document and report to the School Nurse issues of concern.                            

 

   

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

 

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

If you decide to apply for this post, but do not hear back from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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