Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) - Part time
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Health Visitor Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Health Visitor to join the Didcot Locality on a part-time basis. The post is to work in the integrated 0-19 Children's and Young People Public Health Service here in the Didcot area. The new service brings together Health Visiting, School Health Nursing, and the Family Nurse Partnership, delivering the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) to provide an innovative and high-quality service that helps children, young people, and families to thrive.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Health visitors, community public health nurses (previously known as community staff nurses) and community public health associates (previously known as community nursery nurses) will now be working with children up to 8 years of age where there are known concerns or vulnerabilities and will provide health-related episodes of care to support with areas such as behaviour, diet, and sleep. There has also been an introduction of a new four-year health and development review to support school transition and address any school readiness concerns.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme completing the 5 mandated contacts with the addition of the new 4-year health and development review to support school readiness and transition.
- Leading and being responsible for a skill mix team delivering public health service initiatives to a defined population.
- Working as part of a team that includes Community Public Health Associates, and Community Public Health Nurses with additional support from experienced Locality Team Leaders delivering a service alongside SCPHN SHN and the FNP in 0-19 locality teams.
- Delivering services to children and families within homes, and community settings.
- Clinical activities will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating family-focused care and delegating to CPHA and CPHN when appropriate.
- Developing multi-agency relationships and working closely with other agencies, including the voluntary sector.
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The role will require the post holder to adhere to Safeguarding policies and actively engage in safeguarding processes.
What We Offer:
- An exceptional and robust package of training, mentorship, and supervision, including a pathway for continuing career progression and development.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression.
- Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development.
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service (pro rata).
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants, and retailers.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Lease car scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Mental Health First Aiders.
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply).
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.
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About Us:
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”.
Our values are: “Caring, safe, and excellent”.
Contact Information:
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Anita Pitcher
- Job title: Locality Team Leader
- Email address: anita.pitcher@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07584385946
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, we want to employ people not just with experience but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own. Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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