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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Leicester

AI generated summary

  • You must be a registered nurse with NMC registration, experienced in community nursing or child health, knowledgeable in child development, and possess strong communication and IT skills.
  • You will support health visitors with developmental reviews, provide education on breastfeeding, work in various settings, and assist colleagues as needed.

Requirements

  • - Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • - Experience in community nursing, health visiting, or child health
  • - Knowledge of child development, parenting, and breastfeeding
  • - Ability to work flexibly, including travel across locations
  • - Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • - Commitment to continuous professional development
  • - Understanding of diversity and inclusion in healthcare settings
  • - IT skills for record keeping and communication purposes

Responsibilities

  • This post supports the Health Visitor to complete developmental surveillance reviews for universal children and also will deliver expert education, support and advice around the UNICEF breast feeding targets to ante-natal and post-natal women with their infant feeding choices, this will be a considerable part of this job.
  • You will be part of the Children and Young People Healthy family Team helping the Health Visitor and others to deliver high quality healthcare in the community.
  • Working in various settings, including client's homes and also clinics, trained to an expert level in both early child development and breast feeding support.
  • Supporting colleagues in different duties when required.

FAQs

What is the role of a Healthy Child Assistant?

The Healthy Child Assistant supports the Health Visitor in completing developmental surveillance reviews for universal children and provides education, support, and advice on breastfeeding to ante-natal and post-natal women regarding their infant feeding choices.

Is this position eligible for visa sponsorship?

Yes, this role meets the current eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship, but sponsorship is only available for full-time positions.

Will I need to travel for this job?

Yes, considerable travel between venues will be required, and business expenses will be paid.

Is this position part of a larger team?

Yes, you will be part of the Children and Young People Healthy Family Team, contributing to high-quality healthcare delivery in the community.

What types of settings will I be working in?

You will work in various settings, including clients' homes and clinics.

What expertise will I receive training in?

You will be trained to an expert level in early child development and breastfeeding support.

How does the organization promote a supportive workplace culture?

The organization has various employee-led staff networks focused on equality, diversity, inclusion, health and wellbeing, and environmental sustainability to support a diverse workforce and promote an inclusive culture.

What resources are available for employee health and wellbeing?

The Trust invests in in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

Who can I contact for more information about this job?

You can contact Sue Wetton, the Professional Service Lead, at susan.wetton@nottshc.nhs.uk or by telephone at 07814907650. Please leave a message and your contact number if necessary.

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Making a Difference

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Mission & Purpose

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Services are delivered from over 257 locations within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons. As one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire, we provide care to more than two million people a year. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. Our annual budget is £628m.