Health Visitor - Bexley inBexleyheath inBexleyheath PUBLISHED 10 SEP 2024
Band 6
Bromley Healthcare CIC Ltd r7UaGTI
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The Bexley health visiting service is divided into 3 localities; North, South and Central teams.
Health Visitor vacancy in Bexley Borough - Band 6£42,939 - £50,697 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Bromley Healthcare are seeking qualified Health Visitors who are keen to develop their leadership skills and sphere of influence and are keen to shape the future of Public Health Nursing in Bexley
We are invested in the development of Health Visiting and School Nursing and this is underpinned by our Public Health Nursing strategy and training programme for all roles within the PHN teams. All Health Visitors and Community Nursery Nurses have corporate membership with the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) which offers a wealth of professional training programmes and resources to support excellent practice. The iHV has been commissioned to deliver the Leading Excellence in Practice programme to all Health Visitors and School Nurses over the next 18 months.
Work as part of an integrated team and lead on the delivery of the healthy child programme
- Identify health needs through an ecological assessment and in partnership with families, agree personalised plans to address the needs.
- Delegate aspects of care to the Community Nursery Nurses and Staff Nurses within the skill mix team.
- Engage and participate in service improvement.
- Continuously learn to develop your own skills and those of others.
- In partnership with clients and other partners, assess healthcare needs to develop and evaluate programmes to address the health needs of the population
- Work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for clients and communities
Bromley Healthcare is one of the first Social Enterprise’s working successfully with the NHS and has been established since 2. The benefits of this approach are high productivity, greater innovation, better care and greater job satisfaction for the professionals and support staff working in the organisation. This results in driving improvement in services for our families.
As a health visitor working in Bexley you will provide quality face to face contacts for families for all key contacts, work in a diverse borough following the Healthy Child Programme. Health Visitors have regular management, safeguarding, clinical and restorative supervision and support throughout your career and a chance to develop and grow with Bromley Healthcare. Our health visitors work in teams which are dynamic, supportive, friendly and well established.
The Bexley health visiting service is divided into 3 localities; North, South and Central teams. All staff have access to laptop and smartphone that supports agile working.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Holly O'Shea Job title: Locality Lead Nurse -North Health Visiting Team Email address:
Health Visitor vacancy in Bexley Borough - Band 6
£42,939 - £50,697 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Bromley Healthcare are seeking qualified Health Visitors who are keen to develop their leadership skills and sphere of influence and are keen to shape the future of Public Health Nursing in Bexley
We are invested in the development of Health Visiting and School Nursing and this is underpinned by our Public Health Nursing strategy and training programme for all roles within the PHN teams. All Health Visitors and Community Nursery Nurses have corporate membership with the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) which offers a wealth of professional training programmes and resources to support excellent practice. The iHV has been commissioned to deliver the Leading Excellence in Practice programme to all Health Visitors and School Nurses over the next 18 months.
Work as part of an integrated team and lead on the delivery of the healthy child programme
Bromley Healthcare is one of the first Social Enterprise’s working successfully with the NHS and has been established since 2. The benefits of this approach are high productivity, greater innovation, better care and greater job satisfaction for the professionals and support staff working in the organisation. This results in driving improvement in services for our families.
As a health visitor working in Bexley you will provide quality face to face contacts for families for all key contacts, work in a diverse borough following the Healthy Child Programme. Health Visitors have regular management, safeguarding, clinical and restorative supervision and support throughout your career and a chance to develop and grow with Bromley Healthcare. Our health visitors work in teams which are dynamic, supportive, friendly and well established.
The Bexley health visiting service is divided into 3 localities; North, South and Central teams. All staff have access to laptop and smartphone that supports agile working.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Holly O'Shea Job title: Locality Lead Nurse -North Health Visiting Team Email address:
£42,939 - £50,697 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Bromley Healthcare are seeking qualified Health Visitors who are keen to develop their leadership skills and sphere of influence and are keen to shape the future of Public Health Nursing in Bexley
We are invested in the development of Health Visiting and School Nursing and this is underpinned by our Public Health Nursing strategy and training programme for all roles within the PHN teams. All Health Visitors and Community Nursery Nurses have corporate membership with the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) which offers a wealth of professional training programmes and resources to support excellent practice. The iHV has been commissioned to deliver the Leading Excellence in Practice programme to all Health Visitors and School Nurses over the next 18 months.
Work as part of an integrated team and lead on the delivery of the healthy child programme
- Identify health needs through an ecological assessment and in partnership with families, agree personalised plans to address the needs.
- Delegate aspects of care to the Community Nursery Nurses and Staff Nurses within the skill mix team.
- Engage and participate in service improvement.
- Continuously learn to develop your own skills and those of others.
- In partnership with clients and other partners, assess healthcare needs to develop and evaluate programmes to address the health needs of the population
- Work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for clients and communities
Bromley Healthcare is one of the first Social Enterprise’s working successfully with the NHS and has been established since 2. The benefits of this approach are high productivity, greater innovation, better care and greater job satisfaction for the professionals and support staff working in the organisation. This results in driving improvement in services for our families.
As a health visitor working in Bexley you will provide quality face to face contacts for families for all key contacts, work in a diverse borough following the Healthy Child Programme. Health Visitors have regular management, safeguarding, clinical and restorative supervision and support throughout your career and a chance to develop and grow with Bromley Healthcare. Our health visitors work in teams which are dynamic, supportive, friendly and well established.
The Bexley health visiting service is divided into 3 localities; North, South and Central teams. All staff have access to laptop and smartphone that supports agile working.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Holly O'Shea Job title: Locality Lead Nurse -North Health Visiting Team Email address:
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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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