Health Visitor inAylesbury inAylesbury PUBLISHED
TUE 14 JAN 2025
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust rC5juByv
Supportive and friendly work environment that encourages learning and development.
Opportunity to work in a high-performing Health Visiting Service with a commitment to best practices.
Access to a comprehensive preceptorship package for newly qualified Health Visitors.
Engagement in specialized training in important areas like Breastfeeding, Mental Health, and Domestic Abuse.
Flexible and agile working opportunities catering to a healthy work-life balance.
Generous annual leave entitlement and NHS benefits, including pension and discount schemes.
A commitment to diversity and inclusion, creating a workplace where all colleagues feel valued.
The Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Health Visitor to join their high-performing team in Aylesbury. This role involves leading the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme while working collaboratively with Community Staff Nurses and Community Nursery Nurses, supported by experienced Locality Leads. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in specialized areas such as breastfeeding support and perinatal mental health, contributing to a service that has achieved BFI stage 3 accreditation. Both experienced and newly qualified applicants are welcome, and the Trust provides a supportive environment with a preceptorship package, excellent training opportunities, and a commitment to professional development.
As part of the BHT family, employees will benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, pension options, and various health and wellbeing services aimed at fostering a positive workplace culture. The Trust promotes diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to join their mission of providing outstanding care and fostering healthy communities. Interested candidates can reach out to Samantha Mylam for further details or informal visits.
As part of the BHT family, employees will benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, pension options, and various health and wellbeing services aimed at fostering a positive workplace culture. The Trust promotes diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to join their mission of providing outstanding care and fostering healthy communities. Interested candidates can reach out to Samantha Mylam for further details or informal visits.
How would you like to work as part of a high performing Health Visiting Service in the beautiful county of Buckinghamshire?
There is currently an exciting opportunity to join the Health Visiting team based in Aylesbury.
We can offer you a supportive, stimulating and friendly environment that encourages learning and development. We support Champions in areas such as – Breastfeeding, Solihull Approach, Domestic Abuse, Perinatal Mental Health and CONI. The Health Visiting service has successfully achieved BFI stage 3 accreditation and we are proud to offer a high standard of breastfeeding support to our families.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join us and share your valuable skills, knowledge and leadership qualities.
We welcome all applicants, experienced or newly qualified.
You will be leading the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as part of a team that includes Community Staff Nurses and Community Nursery Nurses with support from experienced Locality Leads.
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliZgTt does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Samantha Mylam Job title: Locality Lead Email address: Telephone number:
There is currently an exciting opportunity to join the Health Visiting team based in Aylesbury.
We can offer you a supportive, stimulating and friendly environment that encourages learning and development. We support Champions in areas such as – Breastfeeding, Solihull Approach, Domestic Abuse, Perinatal Mental Health and CONI. The Health Visiting service has successfully achieved BFI stage 3 accreditation and we are proud to offer a high standard of breastfeeding support to our families.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join us and share your valuable skills, knowledge and leadership qualities.
We welcome all applicants, experienced or newly qualified.
You will be leading the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as part of a team that includes Community Staff Nurses and Community Nursery Nurses with support from experienced Locality Leads.
- We are committed to providing the best care for our clients and their families
- We listen to you, value you and embrace new ideas-we want all colleagues to contribute to the direction of the service
- We value our colleagues and are committed to your development – we want you and your career to flourish.
- We offer a preceptorship package to our newly qualified Health Visitors and regular restorative clinical and safeguarding supervision.
- We offer excellent training and support further education
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliZgTt does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Samantha Mylam Job title: Locality 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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