Overview
We are seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) to join our award-winning service in Somerset. Using your lived experience, you will be involved in service development and share ideas and best practice. You must be an NMC registered Nurse or Midwife with a SCPHN qualification and an interest in holistically addressing the health needs of children aged 0-5 years and their families. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
What you will be doing
* Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery.
* Provide leadership and supervision to other members of the Public Health Team, ensuring appropriate delegation and adherence to Somerset Local Authority policies and procedures.
* Take responsibility for the outcomes of the children and collaborate with key partners to address identified public health needs.
* Develop and foster effective professional relationships and networks with families and other key partners.
* Provide families and children aged 0-5 with a service that promotes physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing.
* Contribute to multi-agency early support assessment of children and families and take on lead professional role where appropriate.
Experience and qualifications
We are looking for an ambitious Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) to join our service in Somerset. You will be able to contribute to service development and share ideas and best practice. You must be an NMC registered Nurse or Midwife with a SCPHN qualification and an interest in holistically addressing the health needs of children aged 0-5 years and their families. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and access to a car for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Note: Strong emphasis on safeguarding and working with families and communities is expected.
What’s in it for me?
* iHV professional membership.
* Flexible, family-friendly working patterns, typically 9:00–17:00, Monday to Friday.
* Prioritised safeguarding, clinical, and restorative supervision.
* Opportunity to fulfil your leadership role within the team.
* Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
* 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with the option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave.
* Staff discounts in gyms.
* Employee Assistance and wellbeing services.
* Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice for cycle to work and health screenings.
* My Staff Shop discounts across shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
Anything else you should know?
The salary for this role is £38,682 to £46,580 per annum. If you want to get to know our team, you can contact Philip Wells at philip.wells@somerset.gov.uk. This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure (DBS).
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Government Administration
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