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The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care which are sensitive, relevant and responsive to the diverse needs of individual and targeted patients/clients, families, groups and communities.
We can offer you a foundation for further career progression, with opportunities in specialist roles in Perinatal Mental Health, Vulnerable Families and with an established Family Nurse Partnership Team and continued training and development opportunities.
SWUFT provides the Family Health and Lifestyles services which includes School Nursing, Health Visiting, Family Nurse Partnership, Be active be healthy, Stop Smoking Services, Infant Feeding and MAMTA. We are also accredited with UNICEF Gold Baby Friendly award.
The team is one of the trailblazer sites that is focusing on the first 10days of a child’s life. You could be part of the Coventry Family Health and Lifestyle Service team that leads and influences change, making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
Coventry is one of 14 Start for Life Trailblazer sites that will receive extra funding to 'lead the way to improve services for families' and help the 'wider rollout of the Family Hubs programme.
To effectively lead and deliver on the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0-5 (DH 2to improve outcomes for the children and families.
Named responsibility and professional accountability for the management of a defined team caseload including the delegation of tasks to members of the team.
To contribute to the Public Health Agenda, meet Public Health targets and reduce health inequalities.
To actively lead teams both within Health Visiting and partner agencies.
To work as part of a team to ensure that the services key performance indicators targets are achieved.
To act as a role model and be professional at all times adhering to the current NMC Code of Conduct.
To participate in nurse prescribing following NMC and local policy.
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Melanie Mills Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: Telephone number:
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated practitioners to work autonomously as a Health Visitor within Coventry, achieving positive health outcomes for pre-school children and families.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care which are sensitive, relevant and responsive to the diverse needs of individual and targeted patients/clients, families, groups and communities.
We can offer you a foundation for further career progression, with opportunities in specialist roles in Perinatal Mental Health, Vulnerable Families and with an established Family Nurse Partnership Team and continued training and development opportunities.
SWUFT provides the Family Health and Lifestyles services which includes School Nursing, Health Visiting, Family Nurse Partnership, Be active be healthy, Stop Smoking Services, Infant Feeding and MAMTA. We are also accredited with UNICEF Gold Baby Friendly award.
The team is one of the trailblazer sites that is focusing on the first 10days of a child’s life. You could be part of the Coventry Family Health and Lifestyle Service team that leads and influences change, making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
Coventry is one of 14 Start for Life Trailblazer sites that will receive extra funding to 'lead the way to improve services for families' and help the 'wider rollout of the Family Hubs programme.
To effectively lead and deliver on the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0-5 (DH 2to improve outcomes for the children and families.
Named responsibility and professional accountability for the management of a defined team caseload including the delegation of tasks to members of the team.
To contribute to the Public Health Agenda, meet Public Health targets and reduce health inequalities.
To actively lead teams both within Health Visiting and partner agencies.
To work as part of a team to ensure that the services key performance indicators targets are achieved.
To act as a role model and be professional at all times adhering to the current NMC Code of Conduct.
To participate in nurse prescribing following NMC and local policy.
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Melanie Mills Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: Telephone number:
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care which are sensitive, relevant and responsive to the diverse needs of individual and targeted patients/clients, families, groups and communities.
We can offer you a foundation for further career progression, with opportunities in specialist roles in Perinatal Mental Health, Vulnerable Families and with an established Family Nurse Partnership Team and continued training and development opportunities.
SWUFT provides the Family Health and Lifestyles services which includes School Nursing, Health Visiting, Family Nurse Partnership, Be active be healthy, Stop Smoking Services, Infant Feeding and MAMTA. We are also accredited with UNICEF Gold Baby Friendly award.
The team is one of the trailblazer sites that is focusing on the first 10days of a child’s life. You could be part of the Coventry Family Health and Lifestyle Service team that leads and influences change, making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
Coventry is one of 14 Start for Life Trailblazer sites that will receive extra funding to 'lead the way to improve services for families' and help the 'wider rollout of the Family Hubs programme.
To effectively lead and deliver on the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0-5 (DH 2to improve outcomes for the children and families.
Named responsibility and professional accountability for the management of a defined team caseload including the delegation of tasks to members of the team.
To contribute to the Public Health Agenda, meet Public Health targets and reduce health inequalities.
To actively lead teams both within Health Visiting and partner agencies.
To work as part of a team to ensure that the services key performance indicators targets are achieved.
To act as a role model and be professional at all times adhering to the current NMC Code of Conduct.
To participate in nurse prescribing following NMC and local policy.
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Melanie Mills Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: Telephone number:
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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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