Health Visitor in Teddington inTeddington PUBLISHED TUE 15 APR 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 6

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust rZ9tDOr

Job description

We are recruiting for enthusiastic Health visitors to lead, deliver and influence a comprehensive Health Visiting service in Richmond and local service specification for health visiting that meets the public health needs of the local communities of the borough of Richmond.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of Working Together to Safeguarding Children (2, including improving health and life chances for children and families and safeguarding those at risk.

Please note that the base stated is The Causeway; however the vacancy may be based across the Borough and will be dependent on staffing and service need at the time of recruitment.

From April 2023 a Recruitment premia has been introduced to attract and retain qualified Health Visitors within CLCH’s Health Visiting Teams.

For registered Band 6 Health Visitors, this post is offering a premium of £2,500 payable upon commencement of employment (T&C’s apply)

To plan, organize and evaluate an innovative health visiting service in line with the Healthy Child Programme, and where appropriate, delegate to other members of the health visiting team to ensure delivery of a high-quality service.
To provide a skilled, effective and evidence-based health visiting service to clients in a variety of community settings.
To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for clients and communities.
To collaborate with team colleagues in order to deliver the Quality Strategy objectives

Find out more information about working and living in South West London here - https://jobsincare.com/job/jblilHr6 as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!

We Can Offer You

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://jobsincare.com/job/jblilHr6 further details / informal visits contact: Name: Annette Holloway Job title: Health Visiting Team 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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