Job summary
Help us to realise the dream of
transforming services, to enable the leadership and delivery of a robust
healthy child programme and public health agenda.
Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking to
recruit an enthusiastic and motivated health visitor, applicants must hold or
be working towards a specialist community public health nurse (SCPHN)
qualification in Health Visiting.
Main duties of the job
As a SCPHN health visitor you will lead and develop a family centered public health approach, working with individuals, families and communities to improve health and tackle inequalities.
You will be committed to deliver evidence
based practice, maintaining current knowledge of local and national issues that
impact on the 0-5 population. As a specialist practitioner you will be required
to professionally contribute to the on-going development of the health visiting
offer within the Early Help Locality Teams.
You would be supported to fulfill your role
through induction, training, shadowing and a preceptorship package tailored to your
individual needs.
About us
Hartlepool is a
vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to
make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed
staff to help us achieve that
Part of the benefits package of working for
Hartlepool Borough Council include the option to remain within the NHS pension
or access local government pension scheme. We recognize NHS long service annual
leave entitlements if applicable. Annual professional registration fees (NMC)
reimbursed. Hybrid working and flexible hours (where appropriate). Additional
benefits include car lease scheme, cycle to work scheme, Viv-up portal with a
wide range of employee benefits including discount and savings on everyday
purchases.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of an
integrated locality 0-19 Early Help team providing an effective high quality
service to the local 0 - 5 population and their families.
To effectively manage
an allocated caseload with support from the integrated locality team, which
will promote the health and wellbeing of the 0 - 5 population, so they may be
enabled to reach their full potential and not be disadvantaged through ill
health or disability.
To use evidence-based
practice to plan, deliver and evaluate public health interventions in a variety
of settings.
Please see full job description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of an
integrated locality 0-19 Early Help team providing an effective high quality
service to the local 0 - 5 population and their families.
To effectively manage
an allocated caseload with support from the integrated locality team, which
will promote the health and wellbeing of the 0 - 5 population, so they may be
enabled to reach their full potential and not be disadvantaged through ill
health or disability.
To use evidence-based
practice to plan, deliver and evaluate public health interventions in a variety
of settings.
Please see full job description attached
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven experience to organise and manage workload
- Able to demonstrate developed written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility able to cope with different work environments
- General computer skills, including use of word, excel and powerpoint
Desirable
- Knowledge and previous use of SystmOne electronic patient record
General Competencies
Essential
- Car Owner and Driver
- A positive attitude towards integrated working
- Evidence of team working
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of caseload management, managing time and resources
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to challenge traditional boundaries using evidence-based approach
-
- Ability to demonstrate change management skills
- Evidence of awareness of health needs assessment and health inequalities
- Evidence of knowledge of policies impacting on the health of children and families
- Ability to demonstrate influencing and negotiating skills
Desirable
- Experience of safeguarding children and supporting vulnerable families
- Evidence of facilitation students undertaking the SCPHN programme with in health visiting
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting or currently studying to become a SCPHN HV
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven experience to organise and manage workload
- Able to demonstrate developed written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility able to cope with different work environments
- General computer skills, including use of word, excel and powerpoint
Desirable
- Knowledge and previous use of SystmOne electronic patient record
General Competencies
Essential
- Car Owner and Driver
- A positive attitude towards integrated working
- Evidence of team working
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of caseload management, managing time and resources
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to challenge traditional boundaries using evidence-based approach
-
- Ability to demonstrate change management skills
- Evidence of awareness of health needs assessment and health inequalities
- Evidence of knowledge of policies impacting on the health of children and families
- Ability to demonstrate influencing and negotiating skills
Desirable
- Experience of safeguarding children and supporting vulnerable families
- Evidence of facilitation students undertaking the SCPHN programme with in health visiting
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting or currently studying to become a SCPHN HV
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
Desirable
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).
