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Health VisitorinFarehaminFarehamPUBLISHED TUE 10 DEC 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year Based on full time hours  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustFollow Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to work in a passionate and innovative Health Visiting Service that prioritizes remarkable care.
Access to creative tools and resources like ChatHealth and the Parent Portal to support families effectively.
Being part of a supportive and diverse team that encourages challenging the norm and promoting innovative practices.
Possibility to work directly with renowned partners like Barnardo's to implement community-based public health programs.
Commitment to professional development through robust induction programs and a wide range of training opportunities.
Offering a respected preceptorship program for newly qualified practitioners, ensuring proper support and mentorship.
Flexibility in working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Health Visitor to join the Havant Health Visiting Team in Fareham. This role centers around delivering the Healthy Child Programme with a focus on six key impact areas, utilizing evidence-based practices to provide personalized care to children, young people, and their families. The position emphasises effective communication, teamwork, and strong assessment skills while promoting innovative community support initiatives like ChatHealth and the Parent Portal.

Candidates should be NMC registered and have a commitment to the Trust's values of exceptional care and collaboration. The role comes with ample opportunities for professional development, including a comprehensive induction, safeguarding training, and a support program for newly qualified practitioners. Flexibility in work arrangements can also be discussed during the interview process.
Opportunity to work in a passionate and innovative Health Visiting Service that prioritizes remarkable care.
Access to creative tools and resources like ChatHealth and the Parent Portal to support families effectively.
Being part of a supportive and diverse team that encourages challenging the norm and promoting innovative practices.
Possibility to work directly with renowned partners like Barnardo's to implement community-based public health programs.
Commitment to professional development through robust induction programs and a wide range of training opportunities.
Offering a respected preceptorship program for newly qualified practitioners, ensuring proper support and mentorship.
Flexibility in working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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The National Health Service (NHS) is a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, established in 1948 with the simple yet profound principle of providing healthcare to all citizens, free at the point of use. This revolutionary system aimed to ensure that access to medical services would not depend on an individual’s financial situation, a concept that has since become fundamental to British societal values.Learn more...
Useful skills for a Health Visitor:
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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