Overview
Do you have passion and commitment to public health and the early intervention agenda and want to work in one of the most diverse and thriving cities in England? As a Trust, BCHC are keen to be progressive and innovative to ensure that we meet the needs of our diverse population. From this vision we have designed and implemented the BFS Virtual Health Visiting Hub, a single point of access hub for parents, carers and professionals. The BFS Hub has helped reduce the flow of unplanned work into district teams, supporting clinical staff to focus on delivering against the HCP, the principles of Health Visiting and enabling more time to focus on the most vulnerable children. BCHC is committed to providing a good work-life balance and offers flexible/agile working to all staff.
We are looking for passionate and committed Health Visitors who are highly skilled, enthusiastic, clinical practitioners and have a good understanding of the needs of children, young people and their families, and who want to be part of our journey to work as part of an integrated early years, health and wellbeing service. We are able to offer flexible working and excellent career opportunities to Band 7 roles.
Responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for assessing need and providing health promotion and illness prevention services to the local population. The post holder will work within a corporate caseload as well as with the local population on children and family centred public health related issues.
The post holder will be a first level registered nurse with a Health Visiting Degree/Diploma/Certificate. The post holder will work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
You Will Be Responsible For
* Day-to-day management and delegation of work to nursery nurses, link workers and any other support staff within the team (including supervision and monitoring the work of these staff).
* Overseeing and planning in-service development for these staff.
Important
* Please check your TRAC account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
* Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.
Be Part of Our Team
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff across Birmingham and the West Midlands in community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services. We have a commitment to integrated, personalised care rooted in local communities and an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as a key NHS provider in the West Midlands.
If you want to be part of our team and work with a Foundation Trust striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chanel Melbourne | Job title: Team Leader | Email: chanel.melbourne3@nhs.net | Telephone: 07701294061
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