Public Health Support Worker

Job summary

Main duties of the job

• To have some knowledge of child development and Oral Health across 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 to plan, implement and undertake any work commissioned and outlined in the service specification including supporting the supervised toothbrushing programme.
• To work collaboratively with internal and external partners delivering child focussed 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 To adhere 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 up and down The Rotherham Foundation Trust organisational structure including 0-19 locality teams
• To work flexibly to provide cover for absent colleagues when required.
• To share knowledge across the wider CYPS workforce

Job responsibilities

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

As a Trust we are 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 the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our 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 us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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