North East Lincolnshire Council

Health Visitor

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Health Visiting Service and share your valuable skills, knowledge and Leadership skills. Come and work with us in North East Lincolnshire as a Health Visitor We are looking for fully qualified Health Visitors who are dynamic, motivated, flexible and enthusiastic; to join our well established Health Visiting Service in North East Lincolnshire Council. You will work from a variety of settings including Family hubs, partner agencies and homes working flexibly and creatively to best engage and meet the diverse health needs of the 0-5 population.

Main duties of the job

  • Clinical Nursing Practice

  • Utilise specialist skills and knowledge to assess the health and health related needs of children and their families. Identify, develop, deliver and review packages of care that ensure effective treatment and referral to maximise potential health outcomes.

  • Undertake child health promotion, utilising therapeutic relationships with individuals, families and communities

  • Work as an autonomous practitioner, assessing and delivering care in a range of settings, assuming professional and legal accountability for all aspects of own work in line with North East Lincolnshire Councils objectives and national and local guidance.

  • Identify and minimise risk to ensure children are protected and remain safe, working in partnership with families and other agencies.

  • Ensure adherence to nurse prescribing policy when utilising specialist nurse prescriber knowledge to diagnose, prescribe and treat a range of clinical conditions and ensure adherence to Childrens Health Provisions Issuing and Recording of FP10 Standard Operating Procedure.

  • To complete accurate, contemporaneous records on electronic record systems in a timely manner in line with NMC and North East Lincolnshire Councils guidelines and policies

  • To provide up to date evidenced based care, advice and support to children and their families.

About us

At North East Lincolnshire Council, we have a unique ability to provide the ultimate work life balance for our employees. Situated within the award-winning costal area of Cleethorpes and the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, North East Lincolnshire Council provide the perfect location for you to Live, Work & Play.

Our Vision & Purpose

To create a stronger economy and stronger communities and improve the lives of our people.

Our Values

ValuingPeople

Honesty

Striving for Continuous Improvement

Openness

Commitment

Behaving with Integrity

As well as the huge diversity of work, there are people from many different backgrounds working in local government. Local government values the contribution different people make and recognise that the strength of an organisation lies in having a diverse workforce.

Employee discounts, savings and salary sacrifice

Employees have access to a wide range of discounts and national offers

Details

Date posted

30 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,168 a year Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0055-24-0000

Job locations

Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

    We are looking for fully qualified Health Visitors who are dynamic, motivated, flexible and enthusiastic; to join our well established Health Visiting Service in North East Lincolnshire Council. You will work from a variety of settings including Family hubs, partner agencies and homes working flexibly and creatively to best engage and meet the diverse health needs of the 0-5 population.

    Applicants should have good organisational abilities, excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, utilising electronic systems. Excellent knowledge of the current health agenda relating to Childrens Services and Health Visiting is a necessity and the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.

    You will be expected to demonstrate clinical expertise and governance in all aspects of safeguarding children whilst being supported by robust organisational supervision, guidelines and policies.

    We offer restorative clinical supervision, a supportive induction package and comprehensive preceptorship framework for newly qualified Health Visitors. The post offers Agenda for Change terms and conditions. If you would like an informal visit or need more information, please contact Melanie Hill (01472) 323660.

    Please ensure that you read the Job Description which also includes the person specification before applying for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

    We are looking for fully qualified Health Visitors who are dynamic, motivated, flexible and enthusiastic; to join our well established Health Visiting Service in North East Lincolnshire Council. You will work from a variety of settings including Family hubs, partner agencies and homes working flexibly and creatively to best engage and meet the diverse health needs of the 0-5 population.

    Applicants should have good organisational abilities, excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, utilising electronic systems. Excellent knowledge of the current health agenda relating to Childrens Services and Health Visiting is a necessity and the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.

    You will be expected to demonstrate clinical expertise and governance in all aspects of safeguarding children whilst being supported by robust organisational supervision, guidelines and policies.

    We offer restorative clinical supervision, a supportive induction package and comprehensive preceptorship framework for newly qualified Health Visitors. The post offers Agenda for Change terms and conditions. If you would like an informal visit or need more information, please contact Melanie Hill (01472) 323660.

    Please ensure that you read the Job Description which also includes the person specification before applying for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse/Midwife
  • SCPHN Health Qualification

Skills

Essential

  • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

Experience

Essential

  • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

Desirable

  • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

  • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

Desirable

  • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse/Midwife
  • SCPHN Health Qualification

Skills

Essential

  • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

Experience

Essential

  • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

Desirable

  • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

  • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

Desirable

  • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more 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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North East Lincolnshire Council

Address

Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DJ


Employer's website

https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North East Lincolnshire Council

Address

Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DJ


Employer's website

https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Melanie Hill

melanie.hill@nelincs.gov.uk

01472323660

Details

Date posted

30 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,168 a year Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0055-24-0000

Job locations

Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DJ


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