Job summary
The Health Visiting Assistant is a member of the Universal Children's Skill mix Team who assists the Health Visitor by undertaking agreed activities and Services for clients that promote health and prevent ill health in both a home and clinic environment.
The post holder will provide comprehensive administration support to the Health Visiting team and ensure that clients are able to make effective use of health promotion materials and information.
Main duties of the job
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To work as part of the Health Visiting teams, undertaking agreed activities within child health clinics and in the home environment, and reporting back to the Health Visitor in accordance with agreed protocols.
- To undertake home visits as delegated by the Health Visitor.
- To undertake open access clinics for parents/carers
- To assist the Health Visitor in the implementation and evaluation of individual care plans and the maintenance of own RIO progress notes
- To provide comprehensive support and cover for the Health Visiting Service across the Trust.
- To support Health Visitors in child health clinics by undertaking growth monitoring and assessment and group work activities.
- To undertake growth measurement measurements in school as part of the National child measurement programme when required
- To undertake other relevant duties as delegated by the Health Visitor.
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To work as part of the Health Visiting teams, undertaking agreed activities within child health clinics and in the home environment, and reporting back to the Health Visitor in accordance with agreed protocols.
- To undertake home visits as delegated by the Health Visitor.
- To undertake open access clinics for parents/carers
- To assist the Health Visitor in the implementation and evaluation of individual care plans and the maintenance of own RIO progress notes
- To provide comprehensive support and cover for the Health Visiting Service across the Trust.
- To support Health Visitors in child health clinics by undertaking growth monitoring and assessment and group work activities.
- To undertake growth measurement measurements in school as part of the National child measurement programme when required
- To undertake other relevant duties as delegated by the Health Visitor.
- To be familiar with Childrens Centres and local programmes to facilitate parents in accessing the Children Centre Community Services and other local initiatives.
- To be responsible for some co-ordination and organisation of HVA work and support the development of systems across the Health Visiting teams.
Communication
- Dealing with sensitive or contentious information
- To participate in team meetings
- To assist in developing and maintaining good working relationships with all colleagues, clients and carers.
- To be conversant with the Trusts Child Protection Procedures, referring any concerns to the Health Visitors.
Patient/Customer Care (if applicable) (both direct and indirect)
- To undertake home visits as delegated by the Health Visitor
- To contribute to the development and implementation of programmes of treatment/ care/support for children, young people, families and carers under the guidance of Health Visitor
- To assist Health Visitor with developmental reviews as required
- To undertake growth monitoring and assessment in well baby clinics.
- Undertaking group work activities including the NCMP when required.
- To contribute to the identification of the Public Health needs of individuals and communities; and working within specified agreed national and local targets.
- To contribute to the planning, and implementation of effective health promotion and health education programmes for client group within communities to support Public Health Outcomes.
People (HR) Management
- To participate in local induction of other staff
Information Management
- Responsible for the maintenance of own record keeping on Patient record information system (RIO) and to adhere to record keeping standards in accordance with Trust guidelines.
- To have excellent computer skills and be willing to undertake Information Technology training, to develop skills in electronic record keeping and data collection/collation.
Policy Development
- To participate and contribute to research, audit and evaluation of new ways of working.
- To adhere to all Trust policies, procedural guidelines and current legislation
Service Development
- To participate and contribute to developing practices or protocols
Personal development
- To take part in the annual appraisal of work activities, agreeing objectives and a personal development plan in line with the Trusts Policy
- Attend mandatory training and other training programmes as requested by the line manager/ Professional development lead or as directed according to Service needs
- Attend management and safeguarding supervision as per Trust policy
Systems and Equipment
To maintain equipment and report to senior staff when there is any malfunction
To be aware of Health and Safety hazards in the working environment and report them to a senior member of staff. To be aware of Trust policies and procedures with regard to Health and Safety.
Effort, Mental and Environment
Effort and environment
Physical effort
- Frequently exerts light/moderate physical effort, for short periods
- Frequent short periods of driving
Mental effort
- Frequent concentration to complete assessment and analysis of client need
- Work pattern altering to meet service need and prioritising work issues accordingly with changes faced
- Car driving for liaison with agencies and to attend meetings and training
- Sitting moderate periods in the office when using visual display units / writing records / correspondence
Emotional effort
- Occasional exposure to distressing/highly distressing circumstances
- Dealing with difficult family situations or circumstances
- Discussing concerns and negotiating outcomes re safeguarding children with colleagues, primary and secondary care professionals
Working conditions
Occasionally dealing at times with difficult people/scenarios involving colleagues and primary and secondary care
- Occasional driving within wide geographical area for visits/meetings in all weather conditions
- Frequently sharing offices and hot desking
- Frequently needing to work flexibly in a variety of community settings
- Occasional unpredictable and diverse work across a spectrum of scenarios
- Occasionally exposed to unpleasant working conditions and occasionally exposed to highly unpleasant working conditions such as:
- Road traffic hazards
- Inclement weather
- Lone working / working in isolation
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To work as part of the Health Visiting teams, undertaking agreed activities within child health clinics and in the home environment, and reporting back to the Health Visitor in accordance with agreed protocols.
- To undertake home visits as delegated by the Health Visitor.
- To undertake open access clinics for parents/carers
- To assist the Health Visitor in the implementation and evaluation of individual care plans and the maintenance of own RIO progress notes
- To provide comprehensive support and cover for the Health Visiting Service across the Trust.
- To support Health Visitors in child health clinics by undertaking growth monitoring and assessment and group work activities.
- To undertake growth measurement measurements in school as part of the National child measurement programme when required
- To undertake other relevant duties as delegated by the Health Visitor.
- To be familiar with Childrens Centres and local programmes to facilitate parents in accessing the Children Centre Community Services and other local initiatives.
- To be responsible for some co-ordination and organisation of HVA work and support the development of systems across the Health Visiting teams.
Communication
- Dealing with sensitive or contentious information
- To participate in team meetings
- To assist in developing and maintaining good working relationships with all colleagues, clients and carers.
- To be conversant with the Trusts Child Protection Procedures, referring any concerns to the Health Visitors.
Patient/Customer Care (if applicable) (both direct and indirect)
- To undertake home visits as delegated by the Health Visitor
- To contribute to the development and implementation of programmes of treatment/ care/support for children, young people, families and carers under the guidance of Health Visitor
- To assist Health Visitor with developmental reviews as required
- To undertake growth monitoring and assessment in well baby clinics.
- Undertaking group work activities including the NCMP when required.
- To contribute to the identification of the Public Health needs of individuals and communities; and working within specified agreed national and local targets.
- To contribute to the planning, and implementation of effective health promotion and health education programmes for client group within communities to support Public Health Outcomes.
People (HR) Management
- To participate in local induction of other staff
Information Management
- Responsible for the maintenance of own record keeping on Patient record information system (RIO) and to adhere to record keeping standards in accordance with Trust guidelines.
- To have excellent computer skills and be willing to undertake Information Technology training, to develop skills in electronic record keeping and data collection/collation.
Policy Development
- To participate and contribute to research, audit and evaluation of new ways of working.
- To adhere to all Trust policies, procedural guidelines and current legislation
Service Development
- To participate and contribute to developing practices or protocols
Personal development
- To take part in the annual appraisal of work activities, agreeing objectives and a personal development plan in line with the Trusts Policy
- Attend mandatory training and other training programmes as requested by the line manager/ Professional development lead or as directed according to Service needs
- Attend management and safeguarding supervision as per Trust policy
Systems and Equipment
To maintain equipment and report to senior staff when there is any malfunction
To be aware of Health and Safety hazards in the working environment and report them to a senior member of staff. To be aware of Trust policies and procedures with regard to Health and Safety.
Effort, Mental and Environment
Effort and environment
Physical effort
- Frequently exerts light/moderate physical effort, for short periods
- Frequent short periods of driving
Mental effort
- Frequent concentration to complete assessment and analysis of client need
- Work pattern altering to meet service need and prioritising work issues accordingly with changes faced
- Car driving for liaison with agencies and to attend meetings and training
- Sitting moderate periods in the office when using visual display units / writing records / correspondence
Emotional effort
- Occasional exposure to distressing/highly distressing circumstances
- Dealing with difficult family situations or circumstances
- Discussing concerns and negotiating outcomes re safeguarding children with colleagues, primary and secondary care professionals
Working conditions
Occasionally dealing at times with difficult people/scenarios involving colleagues and primary and secondary care
- Occasional driving within wide geographical area for visits/meetings in all weather conditions
- Frequently sharing offices and hot desking
- Frequently needing to work flexibly in a variety of community settings
- Occasional unpredictable and diverse work across a spectrum of scenarios
- Occasionally exposed to unpleasant working conditions and occasionally exposed to highly unpleasant working conditions such as:
- Road traffic hazards
- Inclement weather
- Lone working / working in isolation
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Education and qualifications
- oGood general educational standards - Maths and English
Desirable
- Education and qualifications
- working knowledge of computer programmes
essential
Essential
- Experience and Knowledge
- oKnowledge of Health Visiting/School Nursing service oAwareness of children's different values / cultures and beliefs oKnowledge of Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- Experience
- Experience of working in a caring environment
essential
Essential
- Skills and abilities
- oExperience of working in a caring environment oExcellent Communication Skills oAble to prioritise between competing demands oAble to work in different environments oIs confident in asking for advice or support and able to use supervision oIs able to recognise the boundaries of the post and refer clients appropriately oUses Initiative - excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- Skills and abilities
- Use of RIO
essential
Essential
- Personal qualities
- oHas respect for the different values, cultures and beliefs held by clients and colleagues oEnjoys working with children, families and diverse communities oTime Management oAbility to prioritise workload oEnjoys working within a team
Desirable
essential
Essential
- Other requirements
- oCar driver for business use oAccess and use of own private vehicle
Desirable
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Education and qualifications
- oGood general educational standards - Maths and English
Desirable
- Education and qualifications
- working knowledge of computer programmes
essential
Essential
- Experience and Knowledge
- oKnowledge of Health Visiting/School Nursing service oAwareness of children's different values / cultures and beliefs oKnowledge of Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- Experience
- Experience of working in a caring environment
essential
Essential
- Skills and abilities
- oExperience of working in a caring environment oExcellent Communication Skills oAble to prioritise between competing demands oAble to work in different environments oIs confident in asking for advice or support and able to use supervision oIs able to recognise the boundaries of the post and refer clients appropriately oUses Initiative - excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- Skills and abilities
- Use of RIO
essential
Essential
- Personal qualities
- oHas respect for the different values, cultures and beliefs held by clients and colleagues oEnjoys working with children, families and diverse communities oTime Management oAbility to prioritise workload oEnjoys working within a team
Desirable
essential
Essential
- Other requirements
- oCar driver for business use oAccess and use of own private vehicle
Desirable
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.
