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
Tripod is looking for a qualified and experienced Health Visitor to support the clinical duty team within a Health Business Centre. This hybrid role involves a combination of remote and office-based responsibilities and requires strong clinical judgement, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to respond effectively to a variety of family and child health concerns.
Key Responsibilities:
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Act as part of the clinical duty team, responding to calls and emails from parents and carers.
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Process clinical post and safeguarding communications (including emails, letters, and reports).
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Provide expert advice to parents on topics such as child development, infant feeding, minor illnesses, and maternal mental health.
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Liaise professionally with other healthcare providers and safeguarding partners, including GPs, midwives, social workers, and perinatal mental health teams.
Requirements:
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Registered Health Visitor with relevant qualifications.
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Confident in giving health advice and safeguarding decisions.
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Strong communication and coordination skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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