Job summary
An
opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Health Visitor to
become part of the Worcestershire Starting Well Partnership Team.
If
you would like to join a progressive, forward thinking, and innovative team of
Public Health Nurses then we would like to hear from you. We welcome
experienced and newly qualified health visitors to apply to join us in
utilising their Specialist Public Health Practitioner Nursing/Health Visiting
knowledge and skills to play a pivotal role working within the Starting Well
Partnership.
The
Starting Well partnership brings together the Trust, Barnardos, Action for
Children, and Redditch Borough Council and aims to deliver a new countywide
model which reflects a change in how we support local children, young people
and families in our county.
Hours
available from 22.5 hours to full time, with flexibility on days worked (Monday
Friday). We continue to offer a blend of home and office working with
necessary equipment provided and we are a uniformed service.
If you are passionate, self-motivated and driven
and looking to be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to the
development of the Starting Well Service Team in Worcestershire then we would
welcome your application and look forward to hearing from you.
We believe
the best way to find out if a role is right for you is to have an informal chat
so please make contact with us.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will
work as part of this innovative Starting Well team led by supportive Health
Visitor Team Leaders and Managers. You will be part of an integrated team that
includes Community Nursery Nurses, Community Health Connectors, Parent Support
Workers, Breastfeeding Support Workers, administrative staff, School Health
Nurses and Peer Supporters; all working together to provide the best service
for families in Worcestershire.
Worcestershire has a multi-
cultural community, providing opportunity to work with a diverse population
which makes this an incredibly stimulating and rewarding environment to work
in, particularly for someone who has recently qualified.
The Starting Well service
operates across five localities Redditch, Bromsgrove, Worcester/Malvern, Wyre
Forest and Wychavon. You would be working within
the Wyre Forest District but may be asked to work in other areas if needed,
mileage expenses are provided.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
We
are committed to staff health and wellbeing - providing staff with an
environment and opportunities that encourage and enable them to lead healthy
lives and make choices that support their wellbeing. The Trust has a menu of
support for professional support, supporting conversations and peer support. We
also have a robust preceptorship programme, offer restorative supervision
alongside safeguarding supervision to provide enhanced support for working with
complex families.
As a member of the Starting Well Partnership team and an
employee of our Trust you will benefit from;
- Working within a supportive
and valued team of healthcare professionals
- Regular supervision and robust
appraisals
- Learning forums
- Continuous Professional
Development
- Flexible working, allowing you
to maintain work-life balance
- Access to LGBT, BAME,
Disability, Armed Forces and Carers Networks
- Wellbeing and support
programmes
- A wide range of NHS
discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
We
are committed to staff health and wellbeing - providing staff with an
environment and opportunities that encourage and enable them to lead healthy
lives and make choices that support their wellbeing. The Trust has a menu of
support for professional support, supporting conversations and peer support. We
also have a robust preceptorship programme, offer restorative supervision
alongside safeguarding supervision to provide enhanced support for working with
complex families.
As a member of the Starting Well Partnership team and an
employee of our Trust you will benefit from;
- Working within a supportive
and valued team of healthcare professionals
- Regular supervision and robust
appraisals
- Learning forums
- Continuous Professional
Development
- Flexible working, allowing you
to maintain work-life balance
- Access to LGBT, BAME,
Disability, Armed Forces and Carers Networks
- Wellbeing and support
programmes
- A wide range of NHS
discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN (Child) / RGN / Registered Midwife
- BSc HV qualification public health specification at degree level
- Registered with NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage care needs.
- Ability to develop new skills and manage change.
- Ability to work across organisational and development boundaries.
- Ability to prioritise work dealing with a complex range of agendas.
- Capable of managing a caseload and identifying priorities.
Experience
Essential
- Recent Nursing experience post registration.
- Previous experience providing a health service to children young people and families
- Able to demonstrate evidence based practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Public Health Developments / agenda.
- Knowledge of current NHS priorities in relation to Children young people and families.
- Able to demonstrate safeguarding practice in line with the Trusts policies and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN (Child) / RGN / Registered Midwife
- BSc HV qualification public health specification at degree level
- Registered with NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage care needs.
- Ability to develop new skills and manage change.
- Ability to work across organisational and development boundaries.
- Ability to prioritise work dealing with a complex range of agendas.
- Capable of managing a caseload and identifying priorities.
Experience
Essential
- Recent Nursing experience post registration.
- Previous experience providing a health service to children young people and families
- Able to demonstrate evidence based practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Public Health Developments / agenda.
- Knowledge of current NHS priorities in relation to Children young people and families.
- Able to demonstrate safeguarding practice in line with the Trusts policies and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality.
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).
