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Health Visitor - BedworthinBedworthinBedworthPUBLISHED MON 6 JAN 2025

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum  PERMANENT 
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South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation TrustFollow South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of children and families through the Healthy Child Programme.
Flexible working hours available, accommodating both full-time and part-time positions to fit various lifestyle needs.
Collaboration with a diverse team, including Health Visitors, Community Nursery Nurses, and Health Visiting Clerical Assistants, fostering a supportive work environment.
Engagement in continuous professional development and leadership roles, allowing for career growth and advancement within Public Health.
Involvement in initiatives like CHAT Health and the chance to be a champion in one of the 6 High Impact Areas, enhancing professional expertise.
Active participation in research and service user feedback initiatives to continually improve practice and health services.
The ability to work across professional boundaries and build partnerships with other agencies, enhancing the overall health service delivery.
The Health Visitor role in Bedworth with South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust requires a qualified nurse or midwife with a Specialist Public Health Nursing Qualification in Health Visiting. The primary responsibility involves leading the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme for children aged 0-5, with a focus on improving health outcomes and addressing health inequalities. The position entails managing a defined team caseload, collaborating with community partners, and implementing health promotion activities through various methods like home visits and workshops. The successful candidate will also provide clinical leadership, ensure compliance with safeguarding policies, and participate in recruitment and training processes for new staff.

Additionally, the Health Visitor must demonstrate strong communication skills, work collaboratively with other agencies, and maintain high standards of clinical care while adhering to relevant legislation and policies. Key tasks include early identification of families needing support, effective documentation, participation in child protection processes, and mentoring of nursing students. Flexibility, the ability to engage with service users, and a commitment to continuous professional development are essential for success in this role.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of children and families through the Healthy Child Programme.
Flexible working hours available, accommodating both full-time and part-time positions to fit various lifestyle needs.
Collaboration with a diverse team, including Health Visitors, Community Nursery Nurses, and Health Visiting Clerical Assistants, fostering a supportive work environment.
Engagement in continuous professional development and leadership roles, allowing for career growth and advancement within Public Health.
Involvement in initiatives like CHAT Health and the chance to be a champion in one of the 6 High Impact Areas, enhancing professional expertise.
Active participation in research and service user feedback initiatives to continually improve practice and health services.
The ability to work across professional boundaries and build partnerships with other agencies, enhancing the overall health service delivery.

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Useful skills for a Health Visitor - Bedworth:
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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