Public Health Support Worker

Be part of the Rotherham Children’s Public Health Nursing Team!

The post holder will provide a high standard of physical and emotional care to service users across the Rotherham area, will work closely withthe 0-19 public health team and Oral Health Lead to assess a family or childshealth needs. The post holder will work independently with the child/family followingan agreed plan of care, will work in partnership with CYP & families, willbe expected to contribute to the on-going development of the Rotherham Children's Public Health Nursing Service and support with all commissioned workdetailed in the service specification including the supervised tooth brushingprogramme.

Subject to AFC job matching.

• To have some knowledge of child development and Oral Healthacross the 0-19 age range
• To liaise with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to improve and maintain outcomes for children and families
• To attend meetings as required ensuring effective communication up and down the service
• Work collaboratively with the Public Health Nurses and Oral Health Lead toplan, implement and undertake any work commissioned and outlined in the servicespecification including supporting the supervised tooth brushing programme.
• To work collaboratively with internal and external partners delivering childfocussed care
• To access peer or clinical supervision
• To work with families with an identified need as directed and supervised by Public Health Nurses and Oral Health Lead.
• To access relevant study days to enhance skills and knowledge
• To liaise and work in partnership with a designated 0-19 Team leader and Toadhere to TRFT policies and procedures for safeguarding children and adults.
• To represent The Rotherham Foundation Trust both locally and nationally where appropriate
• To communicate effectively ensuring cascading of relevant information upand down The Rotherham Foundation Trust organisational structure including 0-19locality teams
• To work flexibly to provide cover for absent colleagues when required.
• To share knowledge across the wider CYPS workforce

The Rotherham

NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.

If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence

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Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

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• Knowledge of child development, across the age range
• Demonstrate knowledge of confidentiality and information sharing requirements
• Demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding children

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths A-C/4-9
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Willing…