Job summary
- Main area
- Community Health Services
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 186-1067-25-MH
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Park House
- Town
- Carlton
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Screening Assistant
Band 2
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Job overview
The post is to support the Healthy Family Team in the delivery of a universal and targeted 0-19 Healthy Child and Public Health Nursing Programme. This will be delivered in line with the National and Local guidelines and public health priorities. Working proactively using a partnership approach to promote health and contribute to tackling health inequalities within the level of competencies required for the post. Willingness to undertake breast feeding training and support feeding groups as required.
You will work within an office environment providing administrative support to the Healthy Family Team
You will be administration support for the team and will also support with the delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme.
The post base is Park House, however the successful candidate will be required to work flexibly to support the needs of the Healthy Family Team across the Gedling District.
Main duties of the job
You will work within an office environment providing administrative support to the Healthy Family Team along with occasional work with children, young people and families within the school or other identified community setting.
You will be administration support for the team and will also support with the delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will work within an office environment providing administrative support to the Healthy Family Team along with occasional work with children, young people and families within the community settings.
You will be administration support for the team when not carrying out Screening activities and will support the Gedling District Administration lead with duties.
The post base is Gedling however the successful candidate will be required to work flexibly to support the needs of the Healthy Family Team across the Gedling District.
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010 or the ability to be able to attend various locations as required by the service.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE Level or evidence of study to a similar level
- NVQ 2 in Health Related subject or equivalent knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a customer facing role
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a clinical setting
- Previous experience working with children and families
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of Safeguarding policies and procedures
Skills
Essential criteria
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Flexible
- Ability to work independently
- Record keeping
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Keyboard & IT skills
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Channer
- Job title
- Practice Teacher
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07557480988
- Additional information
Elizabeth Henson Service Manager 07769367161
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