Opportunity to work in a Gold-accredited team recognized for its excellent support to families and communities.
Be part of a forward-thinking and supportive Trust with an Outstanding CQC status, ensuring high-quality work environment.
Engagement in public health initiatives within a part rural community, allowing for meaningful community involvement and development.
Opportunity to develop and implement evidence-based programs of care tailored to the needs of families and individuals.
Possibility to manage and lead a team of Health Visiting support staff, enhancing leadership and mentoring skills.
Engagement in the UNICEF Baby-Friendly initiative, promoting best practices in maternal and child health.
Flexible working hours with a part-time position (22.5 hours per week) to support work-life balance.
The Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT is looking to hire motivated Health Visitors for the Heanor area within the Amber Valley locality. The organisation boasts a Gold accreditation for its work with families, is a UNICEF Baby-Friendly accredited Trust, and earned an Outstanding CQC status in 2019. The role involves providing Health Visiting services to families by delivering the Healthy Child Programme, managing an active caseload, and addressing safeguarding issues. Candidates should hold an SCPHN qualification in Health Visiting and the V100, and be dynamic team players seeking new challenges in a community that offers opportunities for public health initiatives.
The position is part-time, requiring 22.5 hours per week, and involves responsibilities such as assessing individual care needs, developing and evaluating care programs, and potentially prescribing as necessary. The Health Visitor will also manage a team of Health Visiting support staff, maintaining evidence-based care standards in line with Trust Policies and Procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.
The position is part-time, requiring 22.5 hours per week, and involves responsibilities such as assessing individual care needs, developing and evaluating care programs, and potentially prescribing as necessary. The Health Visitor will also manage a team of Health Visiting support staff, maintaining evidence-based care standards in line with Trust Policies and Procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.
We are seeking to appoint dedicated and motivated Health Visitors to work within the Heanor are within the Amber Valley locality.
The Amber Valley 0-19 Team have been awarded Gold accreditation for their work with Families and Communities.
DCHS is a forward-thinking, supportive Trust, who are a UNICEF Baby-Friendly accredited organisation and achieved Outstanding CQC status in 2.
The 0-19 Children's Service was awarded DCHS team of the year in 2.
Working in a part rural community you will find that there are lots of opportunities for developing public health work with communities and partner agencies, as well as delivering the core contacts within the Healthy Child Programme.
The right candidates will hold the SCPHN qualification in Health Visiting and the V100 and be an innovative and dynamic team players who are looking for a new challenge.
The base for this post is in Heanor .
This post is 22.5 hours per week.
- To provide Health Visiting services to families in the community team caseload by delivering the Healthy Child Programme.
- To manage a defined active caseload and take responsibility for Safeguarding Children issues within that caseload.
- To have continuing responsibility for the assessment of individuals needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
- To prescribe according to assessed individual need from the Nurse Prescribing Formulary.
- To manage a team of Health Visiting support staff.
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- To manage and take continuing responsibility for a defined caseload/geographical area and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and setting of defined standards of care which are evidence based and meet Trust Policies and Procedures to ensure quality of care for patients.
- Identify, assess and determine client need and where appropriate prescribe from within the nurse prescribing formulary in accordance with evidence, practice-based, patient medical history and Trust Policies and Procedures.
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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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