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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Professional / Ethical Practice
Being personally accountable for professional and ethical actions andensuring compliance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct
Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating client information, in sucha way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the client and family/carers
Working in a non-judgmental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups
Ensuring that prior to any course of action involving individuals / groups has their informed consent
Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside ofthe NMC Professional Code of Conduct and identifying actions to rectifyany issues
Focusing resources to ensure equity of access for all individuals andgroups
Allocating work so as to make best use of the knowledge and skills of teammembers
Adhering to all Human Resources policies such as bullying andharassment, disciplinary and grievance, recruitment and retention
Co-operating with the organisations management and others in meetingstatutory and local requirements of the Health and Safety policy
Undertaking work activities and related training as defined in localemploying Trusts health and safety policies and procedures
Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues,clients and others
Reporting any issues in the workplace that may put health and safety atrisk
Having the responsibility for accident / incident reporting
Sharing relevant information with others consistent with local agreementsmade between the agencies / professionals involved
Developing systems and processes that engage with users of the serviceensuring services are designed to meet need
Leading by example to inspire others with the values and vision for thepresent and future of Health Visiting
Highlighting to individuals, the team and local employing Trusts benefits ofnew ways of working
Recognising and acknowledging the knowledge and skills of other teammembers
The ability to constructively challenge current working practices andovercome barriers during time of change
Following local employer guidelines and policies on safeguarding
Personal / Professional Development
To ensure that the requirements for registration with the NMC is met.
Complying with and fulfil the objectives of the primary health care team
Participating in the setting of personal objectives with Practice Teachersthrough the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes
Demonstrating nursing procedures where applicable
Complying with local employing organisations policies, procedures andguidelines and with relevant statutory / Department of Health directives
Ensuring data is inputted onto local IT systems accurately and on time asrequired by the local employing organisation
Co-operating and assisting in research and survey programmes relating tothe client group or the nursing profession
Patient Care Delivery / Communication
Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with clients and other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies
Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the clients and reportany changes in the clients condition to the health visiting team, practiceteacher and the general practitioner or other member of the health / socialcare team as required
Attending and participate in staff meetings, case conferences and othermeetings as required
Identifying problems with communication systems and helping to improveits effectiveness with other professionals and team members
Ability to provide comprehensive and accurate written records that may beused in enquiries and / or court sessions
Ability to formally present and discuss with individuals and groups ideasand issues pertinent to Health Visiting and Public Health
Being responsible for the assessment of care needs for identified case load/ client group
Discussing and identifying who is responsible for the assessment ofidentified client groups
Identifying the multiple needs of the patient, family / carer, giving counseland advice appropriate to the situation
Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groupsin a holistic way taking into consideration of cultural differences
Promoting clients rights during the assessment process
Working within the primary care setting as a member of the health careteam, participating in activities, which address the health needs of thecaseload or client group
Providing and maintaining a high standard of care for clients in their homes,health centres, children centres and practice surgeries using a model ofcare, that is consistent with best evidence and within own scope of practiceand legislation
Agreeing in partnership with the individual client or group in the planning of,implementation of, and evaluation of a robust care plans
Ensuring the changing needs of individuals and groups are identified in atimely manner and ensure adjustments to programmes of care are made
Identify, plan and undertake specific health promotional activities withidentified target groups
Promoting and maintaining optimum health in clients / carers
Providing health education to all clients/ carers to include care and safetyof drugs, equipment and prevention of accidents
Giving advice on the health needs of the community
Actively involving the target group in the planning and implementation ofany proposed programme of intervention
Following local employing organisations policies and guidelines in allsuspected forms of abuse
Ensuring that concerns and identified potential risks are referred to theappropriate Medical Practitioner and other related agencies immediately.
The student will be expected to take responsibility for their adult learningand to inform their Practice Teacher and University contact should there beany exceptional circumstances preventing the completion of any aspects ofthe course.
It is stressed that some of the information, which is handled by the studenthealth visitors is of a highly confidential nature and should not be divulgedto another party nor should it be discussed with colleagues unless it isessential to do so.
The student will be expected to follow local organisations sickness andabsence policy, reporting sickness or absences to both the employer anduniversity.
Are you a
NMC registered nurse
(child, adult, mental health or learning disability) or a
NMC registered midwife
with a BSc (Hons) or evidence of previous L6 or L7 study and interested in a career in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting?
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to undertake a fully funded sponsorship to qualify as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - Health Visitor. The Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) (Health Visiting) course is offered full-time at Post Graduate Diploma level (Level 7), in partnership with Birmingham City University.
Commencing Monday 3rd February 2025
Previous applicants do not apply.
To engage in training in order to complete the BSc (Hons) Degree / PostgraduateDiploma in Specialist Community Public Health (Specialist Practitioner award inHealth Visiting).
This will involve liaising with all relevant parties within the practice area and at the assigned University in order to gain the desired 50% theory and 50% practical element of the course. In order to attain successful completion, the student will be required to work as part of a multi -disciplinary team within the primary care setting, carrying out clinical duties with clients as agreed with their Practice Teacher. The student will be accountable to the respective local manager according to localmanagement structures, and responsible to the allocated Practice Teacher for the term of training.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Professional / Ethical Practice
Being personally accountable for professional and ethical actions andensuring compliance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct
Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating client information, in sucha way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the client and family/carers
Working in a non-judgmental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups
Ensuring that prior to any course of action involving individuals / groups has their informed consent
Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside ofthe NMC Professional Code of Conduct and identifying actions to rectifyany issues
Focusing resources to ensure equity of access for all individuals andgroups
Allocating work so as to make best use of the knowledge and skills of teammembers
Adhering to all Human Resources policies such as bullying andharassment, disciplinary and grievance, recruitment and retention
Co-operating with the organisations management and others in meetingstatutory and local requirements of the Health and Safety policy
Undertaking work activities and related training as defined in localemploying Trusts health and safety policies and procedures
Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues,clients and others
Reporting any issues in the workplace that may put health and safety atrisk
Having the responsibility for accident / incident reporting
Sharing relevant information with others consistent with local agreementsmade between the agencies / professionals involved
Developing systems and processes that engage with users of the serviceensuring services are designed to meet need
Leading by example to inspire others with the values and vision for thepresent and future of Health Visiting
Highlighting to individuals, the team and local employing Trusts benefits ofnew ways of working
Recognising and acknowledging the knowledge and skills of other teammembers
The ability to constructively challenge current working practices andovercome barriers during time of change
Following local employer guidelines and policies on safeguarding
Personal / Professional Development
To ensure that the requirements for registration with the NMC is met.
Complying with and fulfil the objectives of the primary health care team
Participating in the setting of personal objectives with Practice Teachersthrough the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes
Demonstrating nursing procedures where applicable
Complying with local employing organisations policies, procedures andguidelines and with relevant statutory / Department of Health directives
Ensuring data is inputted onto local IT systems accurately and on time asrequired by the local employing organisation
Co-operating and assisting in research and survey programmes relating tothe client group or the nursing profession
Patient Care Delivery / Communication
Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with clients and other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies
Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the clients and reportany changes in the clients condition to the health visiting team, practiceteacher and the general practitioner or other member of the health / socialcare team as required
Attending and participate in staff meetings, case conferences and othermeetings as required
Identifying problems with communication systems and helping to improveits effectiveness with other professionals and team members
Ability to provide comprehensive and accurate written records that may beused in enquiries and / or court sessions
Ability to formally present and discuss with individuals and groups ideasand issues pertinent to Health Visiting and Public Health
Being responsible for the assessment of care needs for identified case load/ client group
Discussing and identifying who is responsible for the assessment ofidentified client groups
Identifying the multiple needs of the patient, family / carer, giving counseland advice appropriate to the situation
Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groupsin a holistic way taking into consideration of cultural differences
Promoting clients rights during the assessment process
Working within the primary care setting as a member of the health careteam, participating in activities, which address the health needs of thecaseload or client group
Providing and maintaining a high standard of care for clients in their homes,health centres, children centres and practice surgeries using a model ofcare, that is consistent with best evidence and within own scope of practiceand legislation
Agreeing in partnership with the individual client or group in the planning of,implementation of, and evaluation of a robust care plans
Ensuring the changing needs of individuals and groups are identified in atimely manner and ensure adjustments to programmes of care are made
Identify, plan and undertake specific health promotional activities withidentified target groups
Promoting and maintaining optimum health in clients / carers
Providing health education to all clients/ carers to include care and safetyof drugs, equipment and prevention of accidents
Giving advice on the health needs of the community
Actively involving the target group in the planning and implementation ofany proposed programme of intervention
Following local employing organisations policies and guidelines in allsuspected forms of abuse
Ensuring that concerns and identified potential risks are referred to theappropriate Medical Practitioner and other related agencies immediately.
The student will be expected to take responsibility for their adult learningand to inform their Practice Teacher and University contact should there beany exceptional circumstances preventing the completion of any aspects ofthe course.
It is stressed that some of the information, which is handled by the studenthealth visitors is of a highly confidential nature and should not be divulgedto another party nor should it be discussed with colleagues unless it isessential to do so.
The student will be expected to follow local organisations sickness andabsence policy, reporting sickness or absences to both the employer anduniversity.
Are you a
NMC registered nurse
(child, adult, mental health or learning disability) or a
NMC registered midwife
with a BSc (Hons) or evidence of previous L6 or L7 study and interested in a career in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting?
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to undertake a fully funded sponsorship to qualify as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - Health Visitor. The Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) (Health Visiting) course is offered full-time at Post Graduate Diploma level (Level 7), in partnership with Birmingham City University.
Commencing Monday 3rd February 2025
Previous applicants do not apply.
To engage in training in order to complete the BSc (Hons) Degree / PostgraduateDiploma in Specialist Community Public Health (Specialist Practitioner award inHealth Visiting).
This will involve liaising with all relevant parties within the practice area and at the assigned University in order to gain the desired 50% theory and 50% practical element of the course. In order to attain successful completion, the student will be required to work as part of a multi -disciplinary team within the primary care setting, carrying out clinical duties with clients as agreed with their Practice Teacher. The student will be accountable to the respective local manager according to localmanagement structures, and responsible to the allocated Practice Teacher for the term of training.
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