Health Visitor - Children & Families Services inGlasgow inGlasgow PUBLISHED THU 19 DEC 2024

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Rewarding Role, Being a Health Visitor allows you to make a significant difference in the lives of children and families, supporting their health and well-being.

Structured Work Hours, The standard shift pattern of Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30, offers a work-life balance that is beneficial for personal and family commitments.

Comprehensive Training, The role requires post-registration qualifications in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing, ensuring that you are well-equipped with knowledge and skills to provide effective care.

Community Impact, Health Visitors work closely with families and various agencies, allowing you to have a direct and positive impact on community health outcomes.

Collaboration Opportunities, The role involves working in partnership with families and other professionals, promoting teamwork and collaborative approach in healthcare delivery.

Focus on Early Intervention, By working with children from antenatal to school entry age, Health Visitors play a crucial role in early intervention, potentially preventing future health issues.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Health Visitor for their Children & Families Services in Glasgow, responsible for the care of children from antenatal stages to school entry age. The primary duties involve acting as the designated Health Visitor for all children on the caseload, monitoring their wellbeing, and collaborating with families and relevant agencies to create and monitor individualized child plans. Applicants must be registered nurses or midwives with a degree and hold a post-registration qualification in Health Visiting or Public Health Nursing.

The position offers a Monday to Friday shift pattern from 08:30 to 16:30 and promotes a culture of inclusion, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds, including the Armed Forces community. Starting April 2024, NHS Scotland will reduce the full-time working week to 37 hours, while maintaining pay, and applicants should be aware they may temporarily work additional hours until implementation. The role emphasises compliance with authenticity in application responses, discouraging the use of AI for submissions.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is Monday - Friday 08.30 - 16.30

The main role for the Health Visitor (HV) is to be the designated named HV for all Children within their caseload from antenatal to school entry age, excluding the unborn child. This requires the HV to commence the child’s planning process. To discharge these responsibilities the post holder will have a responsibility to monitor the child’s wellbeing and assess if a need is identified. They will work in partnership with the child’s family and all involved agencies to produce a child’s plan which will require to be monitored.

In discharging these responsibilities the post holder is responsible and accountable formaintaining clinical, staff and informationgovernance.

You Must Be

Registered nurse or midwife at degree level or equivalent
Post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public HealthNursing and be registered on Part 3 of the NMC register

Informal contact: Claire Lorimer, ,

OR

Laura O'Donnell, ,

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.

Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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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.