Health Visitor in Hailsham inHailsham PUBLISHED SUN 11 MAY 2025 Jump to job information section
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust rNoH1zT
Job description
Are you looking for a better way of working?
Who are we?
In East Sussex our highly innovative Early Help 0-19 Service puts health visiting at the very heart of support for families with children from 0-5yrs across the county. Now, we are looking for qualified health visitors who want to be part a dynamic, committed and integrated team of highly trained, early help professionals who effectively work together ensuring the needs of families are at the centre of everything we do.
We recognise that each family is unique and the service we deliver must accommodate families’ changing needs. In order to deliver that level of service we operate a transparent culture where we encourage creative thinking and innovative practice.
Believing our workforce to be our greatest asset, we provide unparalleled levels of supervision and staff support with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
A programme of in-house clinical and professional development via conference style events, communities of practice and clinical update days
Development opportunities via delivery of clinical supervision and champion roles
Involvement in service development and quality improvement via working groups and audit.
For more information about our teams and why you should join us click here - Health visiting in East Sussex
** Interviews will be held on 20th May 2025**
Who are you?
You are a fully qualified Health Visitor with a BSc SCPHN degree. You may have just completed your training.
Crucially, you will be able to address sensitive issues with families in a clear and supportive way.
You can maintain good interpersonal relationships with colleagues, partners and families.
You enjoy providing preventative and educational support for families, new staff and students according to their needs.
Your work contributes directly to the Public Health Agenda in addressing the 6 high impact areas.
You share our values, demonstrate compassion and a desire to contribute the improvement and development of the service.
You will be a reflective and emotionally intelligent practitioner who understands the true value of supervision and support and acts as a professional role model at all times.
You are keen to continue developing your knowledge of safeguarding children, recognising concerns and how to escalate them appropriately.
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
Statement on the Use of AI
We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Belinda Coetzee Job title: Locality Manager Hailsham & Seaford Email address: Telephone number:
Who are we?
In East Sussex our highly innovative Early Help 0-19 Service puts health visiting at the very heart of support for families with children from 0-5yrs across the county. Now, we are looking for qualified health visitors who want to be part a dynamic, committed and integrated team of highly trained, early help professionals who effectively work together ensuring the needs of families are at the centre of everything we do.
We recognise that each family is unique and the service we deliver must accommodate families’ changing needs. In order to deliver that level of service we operate a transparent culture where we encourage creative thinking and innovative practice.
Believing our workforce to be our greatest asset, we provide unparalleled levels of supervision and staff support with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
A programme of in-house clinical and professional development via conference style events, communities of practice and clinical update days
Development opportunities via delivery of clinical supervision and champion roles
Involvement in service development and quality improvement via working groups and audit.
For more information about our teams and why you should join us click here - Health visiting in East Sussex
** Interviews will be held on 20th May 2025**
Who are you?
You are a fully qualified Health Visitor with a BSc SCPHN degree. You may have just completed your training.
Crucially, you will be able to address sensitive issues with families in a clear and supportive way.
You can maintain good interpersonal relationships with colleagues, partners and families.
You enjoy providing preventative and educational support for families, new staff and students according to their needs.
Your work contributes directly to the Public Health Agenda in addressing the 6 high impact areas.
You share our values, demonstrate compassion and a desire to contribute the improvement and development of the service.
You will be a reflective and emotionally intelligent practitioner who understands the true value of supervision and support and acts as a professional role model at all times.
You are keen to continue developing your knowledge of safeguarding children, recognising concerns and how to escalate them appropriately.
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
Statement on the Use of AI
We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Belinda Coetzee Job title: Locality Manager Hailsham & Seaford Email address: Telephone number:
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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To work as a Health Visitor in the UK, you'll need a combination of qualifications, skills, and personal attributes. Here are the essential requirements:
Qualifications:
1. Nursing or Midwifery Qualification: You must be a registered nurse or midwife, having completed a degree program.
2. Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Qualification: Additionally, you need to complete a Health Visiting program, which leads to SCPHN certification.
Key Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and families, often in sensitive situations. This includes listening skills and the ability to convey health information clearly.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional and social challenges faced by families and providing support with sensitivity.
3. Assessment Skills: Proficiency in assessing the health needs of individuals and families, including physical, emotional, and social health.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues and develop appropriate support strategies and interventions.
5. Organizational Skills: Effective time management to handle a caseload and keep records accurately.
6. Collaboration and Teamwork: Working alongside colleagues in health and social care, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach.
7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and perspectives, adapting care to meet the needs of different communities.
8. Knowledge of Public Health Policy: Understanding health promotion strategies, childhood development, and current public health issues.
9. Teaching and Educating Skills: Ability to educate families about health, nutrition, parenting, and accessing services.
10. Resilience and Adaptability: Working in challenging environments and adapting to changing situations.
Personal Attributes:
1. Patience: Families may require ongoing support, and patience is essential.
2. Integrity and Professionalism: Maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating ethical behavior at all times.
3. Motivation: A commitment to improving community health and wellbeing.
Continuing Professional Development:
- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development to stay updated with best practices and new policies.
Experience:
- Previous experience in community nursing or working with families and children can be advantageous.
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