About
Health Visitor (Duty Role)
Location: Ipswich (Hybrid – 2 days remote, 1 day in office at Allington Clinic)
Pay Rate: £29 per hour
Contract: 3 months initially
Hours: 30h
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Role Overview
Tripod is seeking a qualified and experienced Health Visitor to support the clinical duty team within a Health Business Centre. This hybrid role involves remote and office-based work, requiring strong clinical judgment, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to respond effectively to various family and child health concerns.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond to calls and emails from parents and carers as part of the clinical duty team.
* Process clinical post and safeguarding communications, including emails, letters, and reports.
* Provide expert advice to parents on child development, infant feeding, minor illnesses, and maternal mental health.
* Collaborate with healthcare providers and safeguarding partners such as GPs, midwives, social workers, and perinatal mental health teams.
Requirements
* Registered Health Visitor with relevant qualifications.
* Confident in giving health advice and safeguarding decisions.
* Strong communication and coordination skills.
* Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
* Right to work in the UK.
Location
Ipswich, England
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