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Opportunity to provide high-quality healthcare directly in the community, improving the health of children and families.
Engagement with a respected NHS Trust awarded an 'outstanding' rating by CQC, ensuring a stable and supportive working environment.
Access to a robust preceptorship programme for newly qualified health visitors, facilitating career growth and development.
Flexible working arrangements and condensed hours to support work-life balance.
Comprehensive training opportunities, including regular MECSH training and access to professional development resources.
A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive workplace culture and opportunities for all staff.
The role of Health Visitor at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust involves providing high-quality healthcare to families with children aged 0-5 years in their homes or local clinics, as part of the Healthy Child Programme. The position requires candidates with strong clinical and communication skills to support families in managing their health and preventing unnecessary hospital visits. The Trust has received an "outstanding" rating from CQC for its Children’s Community Directorate and is recognized for its excellent care standards, particularly for mothers and newborns.
Applicants, whether newly qualified or experienced, will benefit from a comprehensive support system including preceptorship, training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and additional incentives for working in London. The Trust emphasises a positive work culture through its initiatives for equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to foster a supportive environment for both staff and patients. Interested candidates can reach out for informal discussions or further details.
Applicants, whether newly qualified or experienced, will benefit from a comprehensive support system including preceptorship, training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and additional incentives for working in London. The Trust emphasises a positive work culture through its initiatives for equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to foster a supportive environment for both staff and patients. Interested candidates can reach out for informal discussions or further details.
Every day our Health Visitors provide high quality healthcare in people’s homes or at convenient local clinics and children centres, helping children and families to stay well, manage their own health with the right support and avoid unnecessary visits or long stays in hospital.
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) have exciting opportunities available for passionate and committed Health Visitors across the borough of Lewisham. We are looking for candidates with excellent clinical and communication skills to join our 0-5 yrs skill mix teams contributing to delivery of ‘The Healthy Child Programme’. You will help make a tangible difference to peoples’ lives and enjoy the very best of London life on your doorstep.
In our latest CQC inspection LGT Children’s Community Directorate were awarded an "outstanding" rating. The Health Visiting Service was re-accredited by UNICEF UK as Baby Friendly Level 3 and we are now working towards Gold standard accreditation. UNICEF UK commended the service for providing a high standard of care to pregnant women and new mothers.
We have successfully delivered the MECSH programme since 2and offer regular MECSH training and supervision with the opportunity to become a MECSH trainer.
Term Time Hours Avaliable
LGT welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced Health Visitors. Some of the benefits of working with LGT include: a robust preceptorship programme for NQHV’s the first 12 months, outstanding safeguarding support from our safeguarding team, corporate membership with the iHV and a comprehensive suite of training opportunities for health visiting staff to support revalidation and professional development.
We also offer additional benefits through our employee assistance scheme, as well as the inner high cost area supplement for working in London. Our staff’s work life balance is very important to us and we therefore offer flexible working and condensed hours. All clinical staff are provided with mobile devices which also supports flexible working opportunities.
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations
For informal discussions please contact one of our Neighbourhood HV Leads Kathy Firmin / Linda Johnstone
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) have exciting opportunities available for passionate and committed Health Visitors across the borough of Lewisham. We are looking for candidates with excellent clinical and communication skills to join our 0-5 yrs skill mix teams contributing to delivery of ‘The Healthy Child Programme’. You will help make a tangible difference to peoples’ lives and enjoy the very best of London life on your doorstep.
In our latest CQC inspection LGT Children’s Community Directorate were awarded an "outstanding" rating. The Health Visiting Service was re-accredited by UNICEF UK as Baby Friendly Level 3 and we are now working towards Gold standard accreditation. UNICEF UK commended the service for providing a high standard of care to pregnant women and new mothers.
We have successfully delivered the MECSH programme since 2and offer regular MECSH training and supervision with the opportunity to become a MECSH trainer.
Term Time Hours Avaliable
LGT welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced Health Visitors. Some of the benefits of working with LGT include: a robust preceptorship programme for NQHV’s the first 12 months, outstanding safeguarding support from our safeguarding team, corporate membership with the iHV and a comprehensive suite of training opportunities for health visiting staff to support revalidation and professional development.
We also offer additional benefits through our employee assistance scheme, as well as the inner high cost area supplement for working in London. Our staff’s work life balance is very important to us and we therefore offer flexible working and condensed hours. All clinical staff are provided with mobile devices which also supports flexible working opportunities.
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
For informal discussions please contact one of our Neighbourhood HV Leads Kathy Firmin / Linda Johnstone
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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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