Overview
To deliver the commissioned service. Utilise specialist skills and knowledge to assess the needs of clients and their families and Communities. Develop, deliver and review packages of care that ensure appropriate treatment and referral to maximise potential health outcomes. Work as an autonomous practitioner, assuming professional and legal accountability for all aspects of own work in line with the Trusts objectives and national and local guidance.
Responsibilities
Act as client advocate, especially where outcomes may be influenced by conflicting agendas, or barriers to understanding exist. Utilising caseload profiling, identify the health needs of a designated area and promote programmes for the client population to alleviate the problems caused by physical, social and emotional ill health. Liaise closely with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, in order to ensure a cohesive plan of care for individuals, families and communities is delivered. To apply contemporary, theoretical knowledge regarding child protection and children in need to health visiting practice.
To ensure Local Safeguarding Childrens Board policies and procedures are followed. Plan own workload to meet the changing demands of the client caseload. Provide day to day management and supervision to support staff in delivering an agreed programme of care. Ensure complete accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with the N.M.C and Trust guidelines, policies and procedures.
For further information about this position please see Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
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