Job summary
Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00
To plan, organize and evaluate an innovative health visiting service, and where appropriate, delegateto other members of the health visiting team to ensure delivery of a high quality serviceTo provide a skilled, effective and evidence based health visiting service to clients in a variety ofcommunity settings.To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to ensure seamless delivery ofservices for clients and communitiesTo collaborate with team colleagues in order to deliver the Quality Strategy objectives.
Main duties of the job
Deliver the healthy child programme and work in partnership with families to develop and agreetailored health plans as requiredUtilising specialist skills and knowledge, advise and support individuals and families on evidencebased health care practices.Understand the caseload profile including the health needs of the defined population and localcommunities, targeting outreach services to meet their needs.Initiate referrals to multi-disciplinary/agency colleagues as required to ensure adequate care andsupport for families and childrenAssess, plan, implement and evaluate individual/group programmes of care that meet the publichealth needs of the populationTo develop and delegate appropriately the implementation of regular health promotion initiatives onspecific health issues and to specific groups and individuals.To facilitate the promotion of the national immunisation programme to ensure maximum possibleprotection against disease.To provide care and attention to the needs of children identified as at risk and / or with complexneeds, taking appropriate action when required.
About us
CLCH NHS Trust is currently re-shaping the way Health Visitors work, looking at new and innovative practices to improve health across London. This includes agile working and provision of laptops to all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To facilitate the promotion of the national immunisation programme to ensure maximum possibleprotection against disease.To provide care and attention to the needs of children identified as at risk and / or with complexneeds, taking appropriate action when required.To prepare for, attend and participate in all relevant case conferences and interagency meetingsrelating to children at risk and / or in need.To take the lead and provide professional expertise to other professionals and agencies in relation tochild health mattersTo develop champion roles in areas of specialist interest.To identify and record any problems or concerns and report back to the Team Lead as appropriate.TBe prepared to undertake nurse prescribing in response to assessed need, in accordance with Trustpolicy and in line with NMC code for non-medical prescribers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To facilitate the promotion of the national immunisation programme to ensure maximum possibleprotection against disease.To provide care and attention to the needs of children identified as at risk and / or with complexneeds, taking appropriate action when required.To prepare for, attend and participate in all relevant case conferences and interagency meetingsrelating to children at risk and / or in need.To take the lead and provide professional expertise to other professionals and agencies in relation tochild health mattersTo develop champion roles in areas of specialist interest.To identify and record any problems or concerns and report back to the Team Lead as appropriate.TBe prepared to undertake nurse prescribing in response to assessed need, in accordance with Trustpolicy and in line with NMC code for non-medical prescribers.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Miwife with current UK NMC registration
- Registered Health Visitor (SCPHN)
- Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training
- Practice assessor/supervisor training or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Health visiting experience
- Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency working
- Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care and writing care plans
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current health legislation [including Change for Children agenda, Children's Plan etc.)
- Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
- Ability to work without direct supervision and plan, organise, review and prioritise own workload and others
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Miwife with current UK NMC registration
- Registered Health Visitor (SCPHN)
- Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training
- Practice assessor/supervisor training or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Health visiting experience
- Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency working
- Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care and writing care plans
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current health legislation [including Change for Children agenda, Children's Plan etc.)
- Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
- Ability to work without direct supervision and plan, organise, review and prioritise own workload and others
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
