Health Visitor inPocklington inPocklington PUBLISHED
THU 9 JAN 2025
Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum - Pro Rata
FIXEDTERM GOOD SALARY
CASELOAD MENTAL HEALTH NHS
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust rejI9aGy
The role of Health Visitor (Integrated Specialist Public Health Nurse) at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust in Pocklington involves working within the North team of the West Wolds area, focusing on children aged 0-11 years. The successful candidate will manage a caseload and lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, aimed at improving the health and well-being of children, young people, and families within the East Riding of Yorkshire. The position requires a dedicated individual to oversee care packages, participate in safeguarding procedures, and provide day-to-day supervision and leadership within the Public Health Nursing Team.
The Health Visitor will also be responsible for integrating the team into a cohesive service and offering specialist advice in areas such as perinatal and infant mental health. Applicants should possess motivation and initiative to enhance the 0-19 service and are encouraged to consider job share arrangements. The Trust emphasises its commitment to delivering high-quality care to its community, particularly to vulnerable groups such as looked-after children.
The Health Visitor will also be responsible for integrating the team into a cohesive service and offering specialist advice in areas such as perinatal and infant mental health. Applicants should possess motivation and initiative to enhance the 0-19 service and are encouraged to consider job share arrangements. The Trust emphasises its commitment to delivering high-quality care to its community, particularly to vulnerable groups such as looked-after children.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as an Integrated Specialist Public Health Nurse (ISPHN) - Health Visitor within the North team, working in the Pocklington/Market Weighton area within the West Wolds Team. The successful applicant will be based in Pocklington and will be the caseload holder for the -9 months to 11 years age group leading the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
We are looking for motivated applicants with initiative and drive to further develop the 0-19 service in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Covering almost 1,000 square miles the East Riding is an exciting place to work and provides a comprehensive service to all children, young people and families including children looked after and FNP. We are committed to delivering the best care for our community.
Applicants are required to be committed to providing the best possible service to children, young people and families.
Please note that job share can be considered.
- To undertake the continuing responsibility for the management of the workload of the Integrated Specialist Public Health Nursing Team (-9 months -11years) and the integration of the team into a single integrated Service for all children for whom the service has responsibility.
- To ensure the effective delivery of care packages to children, young people and their families; and delivering the Healthy Child Programme
- Responsible for the management of a caseload or client group including compilation of reports and participation in multi-agency safeguarding children procedures
- Provide leadership within an integrated Public Health Nursing Team including providing day to day supervision (managerial, clinical and safeguarding) of team members and undertake delegated management tasks within the integrated Public Health Nursing Team
- To offer specialist advice in line with identified specialist areas (eg peri-natal Mental Health, Infant Mental Health)
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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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