Job summary
Are you a newly
qualified or experienced Health Visitor passionate about giving children and
young people the best possible start in life?
York is a great
place to live and work and is well above the national average in health,
wellbeing and happiness. However, we know that isnt the case for everybody and
that is where our developing 0-19 Healthy Child Service comes in.
The City of
York Council want to make a real difference, and are passionate about putting
the health back into Health Visiting and school nursing. Rated Good by CQC, working as a Health
Visitor in York offers a great opportunity to be pro-active in the delivery of
the Healthy Child programme whilst providing a high quality service to clients.
Main duties of the job
As part of the
Healthy Child Service team you will be working alongside early help services,
housing, adult services, the police, the voluntary and community sectors, the
wider health economy and of course families and communities themselves. The
role is working across the city in various office bases and also home working
arrangements are available.
Not only do we
offer excellent support, training and development opportunities but also
corporate membership with the Institute of Health Visiting, a growing range of
discounts, rewards and savings, Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health &
Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution.
If you are an
innovative and forward looking Health Visitor with a passion for delivering
good outcomes and are ready to make a real difference please click apply, we
would love to receive your application.
About us
From our offices in West Offices and Hazel Court, and with partners, City of York Council serves over 200,000 residents in and around York.
Local communities depend on the statutory services we deliver and our people are proud to keep York clean, safe, productive and resilient.
A strong council can also be an empowering force - transforming lives, communities and generations. We deliver lots of important but little-known services that are making a big difference to those who need them.
Every year at the council:
7,036 adults receive social care
77,000 people served in the customer centre
260,000 enquiries resolved over the phone
3,000 planning applications
5.5m tonnes of waste collected
1.2m metres of high verges cut
8,000 council properties managed
8,000 businesses supported
200,000 residents served
220 children looked after
For more information about working for the council or to see the latest job vacancies visit https://jobs.york.gov.uk/
Website:http://www.york.gov.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the role of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health Visitor for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the role of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health Visitor for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife on part 1 or 2 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
- Ability to manage a caseload.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Willing to undertake further training as required.
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Proficient in use of IT.
- Chairing, negotiating and influencing skills.
- Ability to produce clear written reports and deliver effectively to a wide audience.
- Ability to manage changing priorities and have a positive approach to change.
- Ability to work effectively within a team but also independently.
- Ability to confidently challenge practice, support colleagues and offer practical and safe solutions.
- Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance, professional record keeping requirements, confidentiality and consent.
- Can demonstrate up to date knowledge, skills and competencies within the multi-agency safeguarding arena.
- Demonstrable experience of working with children, young people and families.
- Self-motivated, proactive and innovative.
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Must have a current, valid driving license and access to own vehicle for business purposes.
- Ability to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English, to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) - level C1 - Effective operational proficiency or advanced - Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife on part 1 or 2 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
- Ability to manage a caseload.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Willing to undertake further training as required.
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Proficient in use of IT.
- Chairing, negotiating and influencing skills.
- Ability to produce clear written reports and deliver effectively to a wide audience.
- Ability to manage changing priorities and have a positive approach to change.
- Ability to work effectively within a team but also independently.
- Ability to confidently challenge practice, support colleagues and offer practical and safe solutions.
- Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance, professional record keeping requirements, confidentiality and consent.
- Can demonstrate up to date knowledge, skills and competencies within the multi-agency safeguarding arena.
- Demonstrable experience of working with children, young people and families.
- Self-motivated, proactive and innovative.
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Must have a current, valid driving license and access to own vehicle for business purposes.
- Ability to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English, to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) - level C1 - Effective operational proficiency or advanced - Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
