Health Visitor - Durham South inFerryhill inFerryhill PUBLISHED 21 OCT 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata) PERMANENT

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust rvDomfP8

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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is
the largest provider of children's public health nursing services in the North East of England.
We are currently recruiting Health Visitors to the County Durham 0-25 Team. The roles are in several bases in South Durham, including Newton Aycliffe, Ferryhill and Bishop Auckland. Full and part time hours are available.

We welcome applications from SCPHN Health Visitors.

We are proud to offer our Health Visitors:

A full induction and training package
Access to our fantastic 2-year Preceptorship Programme for Nurses in their first two years post qualification.
A supportive learning environment with access to our community based Clinical Skills Educators
First Line Leaders programme to help develop your leadership skills
Support and guidance with revalidation
The technology required to support with agile working

We are looking for new colleagues who possess strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to delegate and supervise staff, as well as the ability to recognise and escalate risk and contribute to control measures.

You must possess a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport in order to meet service needs

About us

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details or contact Mel Rowland, Service Manager on or for further information.

We welcome applications from SCPHN Health Visitors.

We are proud to offer our Health Visitors:

A full induction and training package
Access to our fantastic 2-year Preceptorship Programme for Nurses in their first two years post qualification.
A supportive learning environment with access to our community based Clinical Skills Educators
First Line Leaders programme to help develop your leadership skills
Support and guidance with revalidation
The technology required to support with agile working

You must possess a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport in order to meet service needs

About us
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details or contact Mel Rowland, Service Manager on or for further information.

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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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