An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Public Health Nursing Assistant .
You will be primarily based at our offices on Orsman Road and will be expected to travel to school sites to carry out the screening and deliver health promotion as needed .
The post holder will work within a team for a defined number of schools , and will work under the supervision of the School Health NCMP Coordinator, and lead by the Neighbourhood Leader. You will work closely with the School Nurses in their team .
Main duties include:
• Be responsible for weighing and measuring all consenting children in Reception and Year 6
• Enter the heights and weight data onto appropriate IT systems and produce and send feedback letters and relevant information on achieving and maintaining a healthy weight to parents.
• Plan and manage appointments within schools in a timely manner
• Plan and deliver health promotion sessions in schools
• Complete administrative tasks for the Neighbourhood.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jul 2024
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