Nursery Nurse Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Nursery nurse to work with the 0-5 Doncaster and the Stop in pregnancy team.
We are seeking to employ enthusiastic and innovative Community Nursery Nurses to support and work within the 0-5 Health Visiting Pathway. As a Community Nursery Nurse you will work with Health Visitors and our Health Promotion Practitioners to deliver the Healthy Child Programme, using evidence based tools to support our children’s’ development.
Applications are welcomed from candidates holding theBTEC Childhood Studies, NNEB, relevant NVQ III or diploma in Childcare and education who are proactive and enthusiastic with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and are keen to work in Doncaster. Experience of working in the community is also desirable.
Main duties of the job
- To work with the 0-5 Health Visiting team collaboratively and with other agencies and professionals to help improve the health and well being of the population.
- To facilitate groups according to identified need.
- Provide specific and routine stimulus and co-ordinated play activities in the home environment and group settings
- To co deliver the healthy child programme through sessions, groups or in the home environment
- To participate in health education and promotion particularly in relation to child health and with families where it impacts on children such as Smoking Cessation and or healthy eating
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- NNEB
- BTEC Childhood Studies
- Child Development milestones
- Parenting skills and strategies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
NHS Nurse Interview Questions
Here are some potential questions you might encounter in an NHS Nurse interview:
General Questions:
- Why did you choose to become a nurse?
- What do you know about the role of a nurse in the NHS?
- Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult or challenging situation. How did you handle it?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- How do you prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively?
- What are your long-term career goals within the NHS?
Nursing-Specific Questions:
- What is your understanding of the nursing code of conduct?
- How do you ensure patient safety and quality of care?
- Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision regarding patient care.
- How do you approach patients with different cultural backgrounds or beliefs?
- What do you know about evidence-based practice?
Team Work Questions:
- How do you work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team?
- Describe a time when you had to resolve a conflict with a colleague.
- How do you handle feedback and criticism?
Knowledge and Skills Questions:
- What are your basic clinical skills (e.g., taking vital signs, administering medications)?
- How do you ensure patient confidentiality and privacy?
- What do you know about infection control and prevention?
- What do you understand about the importance of continuing professional development (CPD)?
