Job summary
Applications for this vacancy are restricted to current Trust employees only.
South Tyneside
0-19 Team have exciting opportunities for passionate and committed Health
Visitor to join us. We are looking for candidates with excellent clinical and
communication skills and those who are able to deliver safe and effective
practice. Successful candidates will be responsible for the planning and
delivery of the Healthy Child Programme to a diverse population ranging from
universal in reach to personalised in response. You will support the children
and families of South Tyneside have the best start in life. The post holder
will also contribute to the Public Health Agenda, meet Public Health targets
and address local health inequalities. We welcome applications from newly
qualified and experienced Health Visitors and offer a robust preceptorship to
newly qualified health visitors. The role requires an individual with a passion
for working together with multi-agency (statutory and voluntary) partners and
providers to improve the lives of children and families. You must have the
flexibility to support the team and your own identified caseload.
Health Visiting
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
- Qualification essential.
Main duties of the job
-
To
work unsupervised as a health visitor with caseload responsibility to influence
the health and wellbeing of children and families to improve the life chances
and give every child the Best Start in Life.
- To
be responsible for leading the universal national Healthy Child Programme
through home visiting, clinics and multiagency settings e.g. Family Hubs.
- To
work with a wide range of partner agencies to support children and families in
need, looked after children and children where there are child protection
concerns.
- To
be the Lead Professional for assessment, early identification and care planning
for vulnerable families, children with additional needs and the implementation
of targeted specialist programmes of care e.g. Early Help Plans, postnatal
depression and Solihull behaviour management.
- Work
in collaboration with local statutory, voluntary and mainstream services to
ensure that children and families can access other health and support services.
- To
be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and
compassionate care.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To work unsupervised as a health visitor with
caseload responsibility to influence the health and wellbeing of children
and families to improve the life chances and give every child the Best Start in
Life.
To be responsible for leading the universal national
Healthy Child Programme through home visiting, clinics and multiagency settings
e.g. Childrens Centres.
To work with a wide range of partner agencies to
support children and families in need, looked after children and children where
there are child protection concerns.
To be the Lead Professional for assessment, early
identification and care planning for vulnerable families, children with
additional needs and the implementation of targeted specialist programmes of
care e.g. Early Help Plans, postnatal depression and Solihull behaviour
management.
Work in collaboration with local statutory,
voluntary and mainstream services to ensure that children and families can
access other health and support services.
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery
of safe, effective and compassionate care.
To always work to the NMC Code and own competencies.
To supervise and support non-registered staff as
stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
To work with children, young people and families in
a non judgemental manner in order to promote health outcomes.
To comply with the Trusts vision, values and
behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To work unsupervised as a health visitor with
caseload responsibility to influence the health and wellbeing of children
and families to improve the life chances and give every child the Best Start in
Life.
To be responsible for leading the universal national
Healthy Child Programme through home visiting, clinics and multiagency settings
e.g. Childrens Centres.
To work with a wide range of partner agencies to
support children and families in need, looked after children and children where
there are child protection concerns.
To be the Lead Professional for assessment, early
identification and care planning for vulnerable families, children with
additional needs and the implementation of targeted specialist programmes of
care e.g. Early Help Plans, postnatal depression and Solihull behaviour
management.
Work in collaboration with local statutory,
voluntary and mainstream services to ensure that children and families can
access other health and support services.
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery
of safe, effective and compassionate care.
To always work to the NMC Code and own competencies.
To supervise and support non-registered staff as
stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
To work with children, young people and families in
a non judgemental manner in order to promote health outcomes.
To comply with the Trusts vision, values and
behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage discussions with families and other agencies, write complex and sensitive reports e.g. child protection.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Able to carry out clinical and social assessment to make the case for referral/resources for families.
- Able to work effectively with a range of other multiagency professionals to ensure best outcomes for children.
- IT skills to enable the production of reports, communicate via email, receive reports/communication.
- Able to carry out audit of workload as required.
- Resilience, self-awareness, non-judgmental, driven to improve outcomes for children.
- Knowledge of current policy, legislation relating to children, families, public health.
- Willing to undertake further training related to support role development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community setting/public health role /home visiting.
- Experience of working in a multiagency way.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Works to agreed standards and protocols.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered nurse/midwife.
- Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner Health Visiting.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification.
- Leadership qualification.
- Nurse Prescriber.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist clients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carriage of equipment necessary for role.
- Car driver with access to a car.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage discussions with families and other agencies, write complex and sensitive reports e.g. child protection.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Able to carry out clinical and social assessment to make the case for referral/resources for families.
- Able to work effectively with a range of other multiagency professionals to ensure best outcomes for children.
- IT skills to enable the production of reports, communicate via email, receive reports/communication.
- Able to carry out audit of workload as required.
- Resilience, self-awareness, non-judgmental, driven to improve outcomes for children.
- Knowledge of current policy, legislation relating to children, families, public health.
- Willing to undertake further training related to support role development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community setting/public health role /home visiting.
- Experience of working in a multiagency way.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Works to agreed standards and protocols.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered nurse/midwife.
- Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner Health Visiting.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification.
- Leadership qualification.
- Nurse Prescriber.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist clients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carriage of equipment necessary for role.
- Car driver with access to a car.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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