Job summary
Do you want to make a difference?
We are currently looking to recruit qualified Health Visitors into vacant posts in Bury. The successful candidates will have strong team working skills and a commitment to delivering high quality, child centered care, to join our developing, enthusiastic and dynamic Health Visiting teams in Bury.
Our vision is to deliver the best care to patients, people and families in our local communities, by working effectively with partners to help people to live well
Main duties of the job
Youwill need to be a registered nurse and Health Visitor
The Health Visitor will be responsible and accountable for the operational and strategic management of a caseload and the delivery of high quality programmes of care to infant's children and their families using a multidisciplinary approach.
The Health Visitor will participate in the identification and safeguarding of vulnerable children and their families in partnership with other agencies.
The Health Visitor will participate in the continued development of community service.
The Health Visitor will manage the development,implementation and compliance of policies, procedures, audit and benchmarks, including appraisal, personal development plans and clinical supervision
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registration & Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife or Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register
- Registered Health Visitor/ SCPHN
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of recent legislation impacting on Community Health Care and Health Visiting practice
- Displays a good clinical knowledge which is based on research evidence
- Demonstrate ability to work within multi-agency/professional setting
- Effective communicator. Articulate verbally and written
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Must be able to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of current community developments
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Reliable
- Committed to innovative working and new developments
- Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willingness to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the trust's Equal Opportunity and Equality and Diversity policies Enhanced DBS for children & adults
Desirable
- Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
Person Specification
Registration & Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife or Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register
- Registered Health Visitor/ SCPHN
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of recent legislation impacting on Community Health Care and Health Visiting practice
- Displays a good clinical knowledge which is based on research evidence
- Demonstrate ability to work within multi-agency/professional setting
- Effective communicator. Articulate verbally and written
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Must be able to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of current community developments
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Reliable
- Committed to innovative working and new developments
- Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willingness to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the trust's Equal Opportunity and Equality and Diversity policies Enhanced DBS for children & adults
Desirable
- Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
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).