Job summary
Are you a Band 6 Health Visitor? If so why not come and join a friendly and professional team in Tunbridge Wells District Team.
The Health visiting Team are looking for enthusiastic Health Visitors to join us.If you are newly qualified Health Visitor or an experienced Health Visitor you are welcome to apply.
We work in partnership with local childrens centres and GPs on a challenging and rewarding caseload, and we strongly encourage creativity and new ideas.
At KCHFT we encourage learning & development and support champion and link roles in areas such as: early years development, born to move, communication, haemoglobinopathy, breastfeeding, domestic abuse, Solihull, disabilities, perinatal mental health, and CONI (care of next infant) so you can specialise in an area that interests you.
Main duties of the job
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare providers in the country and we know how important it is to make sure our children and families are getting the right support and care.
- We are committed to providing the best care for our clients and their families.
- We listen to you, value you and embrace new ideas - we want all colleagues to contribute to the direction of the service.
- We value our colleagues and are committed to yourdevelopment - we want you, and your career, to flourish.
- We offer excellent training and support further education.
- We operate a flexible working policy and would welcome applications for both part-time and full-time hours.
We are passionate about supporting children and families to have the best start in life, if you feel the same then please apply.
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means theres never been a better time to join us.
About us
The CQC say were outstanding and that our colleagues feel supported, valued and respected, with high levels of staff and patient satisfaction.
Our vision? To deliver excellent local services and improve the health of our communities. Were dynamic, provide responsive services and a flexible approach to what we offer. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values (CARE):
- Compassionate
- Aspirational
- Responsive
- Excellent
As a dynamic organisation, with a fast changing service provision we take a flexible approach in terms of what we are able to offer. This means we have a variety of working patterns, full or part-time, to suit you and commitments you have outside if work.
KCHFT are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. It leads to better patient care, satisfaction and safety and a more innovative and efficient workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities and are treated fairly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More emphasis on community-based care means theres never been a better time to join us.
If you have a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients who are recovering from illness, in need of rehabilitation, or extra support to get them home, either in a clinical or non-clinical role we would love to hear from you. We can give you support to develop your skills, and a real commitment to your personal and continued professional development, in one of the largest NHS community organisations in the UK.
The attached Job Description and Person Specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Dont forget to look at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application form.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. If we find out later this is not the case we will contact and share this information with NHS Protect who will investigate if they suspect any information to be deliberately misleading.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to the #teamKCHFT #cometocommunity
Job description
Job responsibilities
More emphasis on community-based care means theres never been a better time to join us.
If you have a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients who are recovering from illness, in need of rehabilitation, or extra support to get them home, either in a clinical or non-clinical role we would love to hear from you. We can give you support to develop your skills, and a real commitment to your personal and continued professional development, in one of the largest NHS community organisations in the UK.
The attached Job Description and Person Specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Dont forget to look at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application form.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. If we find out later this is not the case we will contact and share this information with NHS Protect who will investigate if they suspect any information to be deliberately misleading.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to the #teamKCHFT #cometocommunity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice - Health Visitor/ Public Health Specialist Practitioner Qualification Honours degree or equivalent
- Nursing qualification and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Clinical leadership, management or supervisory qualification
- Working towards Master level study
- Practice assesor / mentor
Experience
Essential
- Previous Health Visiting experience is desirable but not essential
- Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
- Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing teams
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E- Pay / E-roster/ TAPs/ CIS)
- Experience of working with vulnerable families
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Felxible / Adaptable
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
Special Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage own time effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice - Health Visitor/ Public Health Specialist Practitioner Qualification Honours degree or equivalent
- Nursing qualification and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Clinical leadership, management or supervisory qualification
- Working towards Master level study
- Practice assesor / mentor
Experience
Essential
- Previous Health Visiting experience is desirable but not essential
- Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
- Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing teams
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E- Pay / E-roster/ TAPs/ CIS)
- Experience of working with vulnerable families
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Felxible / Adaptable
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
Special Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage own time effectively
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).
