Job summary
An exciting opportunity for sponsorship has arisen to join the 0-19 Service at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a Specialist Community Public Health (SCPHN) Student Health Visitor. This post is subject to securing funding.
The post holder will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. They will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
The post holder will be a key member of the 0-19 Health Visiting Service delivering the Healthy Child Programme to children, young people and families. The 0-19 Health Visiting Team are a fantastic team, who work in partnership with other agencies to promote and protect the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities.
The Student Health Visitor will be motivated to meet the demands of the SCPHN course and demonstrate a commitment to succeed.
The maximum salary will be mid-point band 5 salary upto £30,639 per annum.
Main duties of the job
The Student Health Visitor will be responsible for:
Undertaking University based learning as required by the Sheffield Hallam University SCPHN course (Health Visitor).
Undertaking practice-based learning to achieve the NMC standards of proficiency for specialist practice.
Building on existing health care knowledge and experience with a focus on the needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable people and the recognition of health inequalities.
Developing the knowledge and skills required for a safe, effective and transformational 0-19 Service.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Practice Assessor, Practice Supervisor and Course Leader, role activities will include:
- Working with individuals, families, and communities to assess and identify their health and health related needs.
- Supporting and empowering individuals, families, and communities to take appropriate action to influence health care.
- Delivering evidence-based care to individuals, families, and communities in a variety of settings e.g., home environments, clinics, schools, youth clubs, childrens centers.
- Continuously evaluating and reviewing health related packages of care in partnership with service users and other stakeholders.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Practice Assessor, Practice Supervisor and Course Leader, role activities will include:
- Working with individuals, families, and communities to assess and identify their health and health related needs.
- Supporting and empowering individuals, families, and communities to take appropriate action to influence health care.
- Delivering evidence-based care to individuals, families, and communities in a variety of settings e.g., home environments, clinics, schools, youth clubs, childrens centers.
- Continuously evaluating and reviewing health related packages of care in partnership with service users and other stakeholders.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oCurrent NMC Registered Nurse (Adult, Child, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health) or Midwife.
- oEvidence of continuous professional development and self-directed learning.
- o120 credits at Level 6 (degree level) or equivalent
Desirable
- oLevel 7 study (master's level)
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working effectively within a team.
- oExperience of working without direct supervision and managing own workload.
- oExperience of applying evidence based practice and use of research.
- oIT skills.
Desirable
- oExperience of working with children and families.
- oExperience of working within the community.
- oExperience of multi-agency working.
- oExperience of audit / evaluation / research.
- oExperience in a leadership role.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oAn understanding of Public Health and the role of the Health Visitor.
- oAn understanding of the current policies relating to Health Visiting.
- oAn understanding of equality, diversity, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.
- oAn understanding of leadership.
- oAn understanding of issues related to safeguarding
- oAn understanding of the different approaches used in caring for children and families.
- oEffective communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- oAn understanding of the role of other professionals involved in the care of children and families.
- oAn awareness of the wider health legislation/policies/strategies affecting children.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAn awareness of the demands of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) course and a commitment to succeed.
- oEmpathetic, non- judgemental and client focused.
- oDue to the requirements to attend Sheffield Hallam University and to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oCurrent NMC Registered Nurse (Adult, Child, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health) or Midwife.
- oEvidence of continuous professional development and self-directed learning.
- o120 credits at Level 6 (degree level) or equivalent
Desirable
- oLevel 7 study (master's level)
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working effectively within a team.
- oExperience of working without direct supervision and managing own workload.
- oExperience of applying evidence based practice and use of research.
- oIT skills.
Desirable
- oExperience of working with children and families.
- oExperience of working within the community.
- oExperience of multi-agency working.
- oExperience of audit / evaluation / research.
- oExperience in a leadership role.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oAn understanding of Public Health and the role of the Health Visitor.
- oAn understanding of the current policies relating to Health Visiting.
- oAn understanding of equality, diversity, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.
- oAn understanding of leadership.
- oAn understanding of issues related to safeguarding
- oAn understanding of the different approaches used in caring for children and families.
- oEffective communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- oAn understanding of the role of other professionals involved in the care of children and families.
- oAn awareness of the wider health legislation/policies/strategies affecting children.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAn awareness of the demands of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) course and a commitment to succeed.
- oEmpathetic, non- judgemental and client focused.
- oDue to the requirements to attend Sheffield Hallam University and to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
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
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).
