Health Visitor - Sunderland inSunderland inSunderland PUBLISHED 2 MAY 2024
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Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
Job summaryTo plan, deliver and evaluate an efficient and cost effective Health Visiting service for an identified population. To provide line management and leadership within the Health Visiting team and be pro-active in delivering the National and Public Health agendas in response to identified health and social need, to work in partnership with other agencies and meet agreed standards, objectives and statutory requirements.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for leading and delivering the Healthy Child Programme against the 6 early years high impact areas, ensuring services are provided within the tiered model approach - building community capacity, universal, universal plus and universal partnership plus. To be professionally accountable and responsible and adhere to and apply the NMC standard.
Making Every Contact Count to enable the opportunistic delivery of consistent and concise healthy lifestyle information.
Work with parents and children to promote the physical, emotional and social development of pre-school children and beyond. To apply the principles of the Solihull approach in all work undertaken with children, young people and families.
Apply the Best Start in Life principles where applicable.
The post holder will ensure inter-agency/professional partnership working between services, statutory and voluntary organisations to facilitate integrated approaches in meeting the needs of children.
Hold a caseload of families children until the end of Early Years foundation stage (age 6 years), and beyond if working with identified families at universal plus and partnership plus at that stage, and be responsible for effective caseload/workload management, providing specialist evidence based advice, information and support to the population served, team members and relevant agencies.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and person specification for this role. If you have any questions, please contact Mel Rowland on
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and person specification for this role. If you have any questions, please contact Mel Rowland on
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV) or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development.
- NMC registration
- Evidence of Continued Professional development
- Nurse Prescribing
Essential
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV) or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development.
- NMC registration
- Evidence of Continued Professional development
- Nurse Prescribing
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
7 Camberwell Way
Sunderland
SR3 3XN
Employer's website
Job summary
To plan, deliver and evaluate an efficient and cost effective Health Visiting service for an identified population. To provide line management and leadership within the Health Visiting team and be pro-active in delivering the National and Public Health agendas in response to identified health and social need, to work in partnership with other agencies and meet agreed standards, objectives and statutory requirements.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for leading and delivering the Healthy Child Programme against the 6 early years high impact areas, ensuring services are provided within the tiered model approach - building community capacity, universal, universal plus and universal partnership plus. To be professionally accountable and responsible and adhere to and apply the NMC standard.
Making Every Contact Count to enable the opportunistic delivery of consistent and concise healthy lifestyle information.
Work with parents and children to promote the physical, emotional and social development of pre-school children and beyond. To apply the principles of the Solihull approach in all work undertaken with children, young people and families.
Apply the Best Start in Life principles where applicable.
The post holder will ensure inter-agency/professional partnership working between services, statutory and voluntary organisations to facilitate integrated approaches in meeting the needs of children.
Hold a caseload of families children until the end of Early Years foundation stage (age 6 years), and beyond if working with identified families at universal plus and partnership plus at that stage, and be responsible for effective caseload/workload management, providing specialist evidence based advice, information and support to the population served, team members and relevant agencies.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and person specification for this role. If you have any questions, please contact Mel Rowland on
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and person specification for this role. If you have any questions, please contact Mel Rowland on
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
7 Camberwell Way
Sunderland
SR3 3XN
Employer's website
To plan, deliver and evaluate an efficient and cost effective Health Visiting service for an identified population. To provide line management and leadership within the Health Visiting team and be pro-active in delivering the National and Public Health agendas in response to identified health and social need, to work in partnership with other agencies and meet agreed standards, objectives and statutory requirements.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for leading and delivering the Healthy Child Programme against the 6 early years high impact areas, ensuring services are provided within the tiered model approach - building community capacity, universal, universal plus and universal partnership plus. To be professionally accountable and responsible and adhere to and apply the NMC standard.
Making Every Contact Count to enable the opportunistic delivery of consistent and concise healthy lifestyle information.
Work with parents and children to promote the physical, emotional and social development of pre-school children and beyond. To apply the principles of the Solihull approach in all work undertaken with children, young people and families.
Apply the Best Start in Life principles where applicable.
The post holder will ensure inter-agency/professional partnership working between services, statutory and voluntary organisations to facilitate integrated approaches in meeting the needs of children.
Hold a caseload of families children until the end of Early Years foundation stage (age 6 years), and beyond if working with identified families at universal plus and partnership plus at that stage, and be responsible for effective caseload/workload management, providing specialist evidence based advice, information and support to the population served, team members and relevant agencies.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and person specification for this role. If you have any questions, please contact Mel Rowland on
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and person specification for this role. If you have any questions, please contact Mel Rowland on
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV) or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development.
- NMC registration
- Evidence of Continued Professional development
- Nurse Prescribing
Essential
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV) or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development.
- NMC registration
- Evidence of Continued Professional development
- Nurse Prescribing
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
7 Camberwell Way
Sunderland
SR3 3XN
Employer's website
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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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