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Health Visitor - NorthumberlandinAlnwickinAlnwickPUBLISHED WED 20 NOV 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro annum, pro rata  PERMANENT 
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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

The Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified SCPHN Health Visitor to join their 0-19 team in Northumberland, based in Alnwick and covering up to Berwick. The role involves delivering the Healthy Child Programme as part of a multidisciplinary team, which includes Health Visitors, Public Health Staff Nurses, and Family Health Practitioners. The Health Visitor will be responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating services that align with national and local public health agendas, addressing the health and social needs of children, young people, and families through a tiered model approach.

Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers flexibility in terms of working hours and emphasises a collaborative approach with partner agencies to ensure optimal outcomes for the community served. Further details, including specific duties, are available in the job description, and interested applicants can reach out to the locality manager for more information.

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Useful skills for a Health Visitor - Northumberland:
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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