Health Visitor inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED 11 AUG 2024
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The Health Visitor is an integral member of the children’s team and utilises management skills to work in partnership with individuals, families, communities and agencies in order to identify and address health needs in line with both local and government initiatives.
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint Health Visitors across Liverpool and Sefton.
The successful applicants will be dynamic, highly motivated individuals who possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work autonomously and as a member of the wider children's team. As a Caseload Holder you will be expected to work closely with various stakeholders including GP's, midwives, family hubs, specialist services and where appropriate, social care services.
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Mcgillicuddy Job title: Health Visitor Team Leader Email address: Telephone number:
The 0-19 service provides support to children, young people and their families within a progressive universal model of service delivery dependant on assessed need. The service offers every child/family a programme of screening, developmental reviews, information and guidance to support parenting and healthy choices as defined by The Healthy Child Programme. Mersey Care Health Visiting service currently follow iHV guidance with regard to recommended caseload numbers.
The Health Visitor is an integral member of the children’s team and utilises management skills to work in partnership with individuals, families, communities and agencies in order to identify and address health needs in line with both local and government initiatives.
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint Health Visitors across Liverpool and Sefton.
The successful applicants will be dynamic, highly motivated individuals who possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work autonomously and as a member of the wider children's team. As a Caseload Holder you will be expected to work closely with various stakeholders including GP's, midwives, family hubs, specialist services and where appropriate, social care services.
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Mcgillicuddy Job title: Health Visitor Team Leader Email address: Telephone number:
The Health Visitor is an integral member of the children’s team and utilises management skills to work in partnership with individuals, families, communities and agencies in order to identify and address health needs in line with both local and government initiatives.
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint Health Visitors across Liverpool and Sefton.
The successful applicants will be dynamic, highly motivated individuals who possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work autonomously and as a member of the wider children's team. As a Caseload Holder you will be expected to work closely with various stakeholders including GP's, midwives, family hubs, specialist services and where appropriate, social care services.
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Mcgillicuddy Job title: Health Visitor Team Leader 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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