Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner – Health Visitor
Are you anewly qualified SCPHNhealth visitor or someone with slightly more experience looking for a new challenge?
Would you thrive working within an enthusiastic, forward thinking team?
Here in Wokingham we are a lovely team with a real sense of team spirit and we are looking for someone who shares our values to join our 0-19 service.
Whatever your experiencewe will ensure you receiveindividualised and effectivesupport from both your health visiting line manager and colleagues within your team. If you have not done your prescribing course is is something we can support with.
You will work within theBracknellarea to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families.
For this role you will requireexcellent communication and interpersonal skills as well asa passion for working with children and families.
Team working, flexibility andthe ability to work in partnership with other teams and agenciesis essential. You will collaborate with Children'sCentre'sin the implementation of the Healthy Child programmeunderpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working.
Ifsuccessful,your base will beWokingham Community Hospital;however,your role will require you to visithomesacross Berkshire (mileage will be compensated).
Main duties of the job
Some of the general responsibilitiesinclude.
Develop and implement outcome focused care plans and evaluate care given, in partnership with clientsin accordance withthe Healthy Child Programme.
Provide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parentingskillsand delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families.
New birth visits, targeted and safeguarding workinin collaboration with our partners,supporting parents with infant feeding,attendance at strategy and multi-professional meetings.
Develop andfacilitateHealth Visitingdrop-inclinics, health promotionactivities and groups.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance
* 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
You must be aRegistered Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)active on theNMC register
You willbe aNon-medicalprescriberor willing to undertake this training which will be fully supported.
You will hold a validUK drivinglicensewithaccess to avehicle
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.
Werecommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.PleasecontactLisa Buxton, on07900490845or via emailLisa.Buxton@berkshire.nhs.ukor KerrieTipper on 07717653854 or via emailkerrie.tipper@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
* Registered Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting) active on the NMC register
* S.L.I.C.E/ENB 998 or equivalent
* Non-medical prescriber
Continuous Professional Development
* Evidence of continual professional development
Previous Experience
* Experience in management of cases where a child has a protection plan
* Teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* High standard of clinical work
* Basic IT skills/prepared to undertake training
* Knowledge of current policies and key drivers to improve the health outcomes of children
* Time management
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Reflective and innovative practitioner
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to delegate appropriately
* Ability to be flexible and respond to service need
Additional Requirements
* Car Driver who holds full driving licence
* The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£40,617 to £48,778 a yearper annum (incl of HCAS)
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