OverviewWe are currently seeking applications from enthusiastic staff nurses who would like to work in Barking and Dagenham (BandD) in the East Locality alongside our 0-19 skill mix team (Health Visiting and School Nursing). We currently have two vacancies within the team, one full time (37.5 hours) and one 4 days per week (30 hours).

Join BandD''s Integrated Universal and Early Intervention 0-19 team to develop in a progressive, innovative environment and enhance your career. Our vision for delivering the Healthy Child Programme, in partnership with key stakeholders, is to ensure that every child in Barking and Dagenham has the very best start in life and grows up to be happy, safe, healthy, confident and resilient.

We have a robust system of managerial, clinical and safeguarding supervision in place to support all staff. If you are interested in working for us, have good clinical skills, motivational skills as well as an understanding of key policies relating to children, we would like to hear from you. This would be a great opportunity to work within a supportive skill mix team and also use your own initiative to help develop in your career. Please see job description for main duties of the role.

Role and responsibilities

Work within the Integrated Universal and Early Intervention 0-19 team (Health Visiting and School Nursing) in Barking and Dagenham.

Participate in the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) delivery in collaboration with SCPHN across the 0-19 pathway.

Identify health needs with children and families and plan, deliver and review appropriate and evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes.

Work in a variety of environments including the family home, clinics, schools and Family Hubs.

Engage with long-term multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams to support children, young people and families.

Contribute to health screening, health promotion activities and parenting support as part of the role.

Qualifications and requirements

Registered nurse with appropriate qualifications and current practice ready for community/public health work.

Good clinical skills and a strong understanding of policies relating to children.

Motivational skills and ability to work effectively within a skill mix team.

Willingness to participate in a comprehensive induction and ongoing training, including mandatory training and systems training.

Ability to engage with diverse client groups and work in multi-disciplinary settings.

Induction and probation

New starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month for a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training and equipment allocation. Induction held at the Trust head office in Rainham, Essex.

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt unless currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff.

Compensation and benefits

High Cost Area Supplement – London: 15% of basic salary with a minimum of £4,714 and a maximum of £5,941 per annum (pro rata for part-time).

We offer a wide range of training through the Trust and partner agencies to support your work with children, young people and families.

Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance, including potential for job share or part-time patterns.

Commitment to equality, diversity and wellbeing, with networks and wellbeing support.

Sponsorship and eligibility

Certificates of Sponsorship: We are a registered sponsor organisation but cannot offer sponsorship for all roles; check eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.

Use of AI: Applications should be written by the applicant; AI-generated content may be rejected as part of the assessment process. Support is available for declared disabilities as needed.

Armed Forces

We recognise the Armed Forces community contributions and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant with Gold Award status. We offer supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans, reservists and military spouses, and additional leave for Reservists to attend Camp.

About the TrustJoining #TeamNELFT means becoming part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We are CQC rated Good and aim for Outstanding. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway, providing community and mental health services for adults and children. We are committed to developing our staff and promoting a just and compassionate culture, with equality and diversity initiatives and wellbeing activities. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and have been recognised by Working Families and Carers UK for our commitment to staff wellbeing and family-friendly practices.

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