Overview
Health Visitor role at Somerset Council. 22.5 hours per week. Based in Taunton with travel around Somerset delivering the Healthy Child Programme. Salary aligns with Agenda for Change Band 6: £23,209 to £27,948 for 22.5 hours per week. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, subject to criteria, or auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through the Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
What will I 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 their 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.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We are looking for a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) to join our service in Somerset. 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. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.
What’s in it for me?
* iHV professional membership.
* Flexible, family-friendly working patterns, with hours typically between 9:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday.
* Prioritised safeguarding, clinical, and restorative supervision.
* Opportunity to fulfil a 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 extra leave.
* Staff discounts in gyms and various wellbeing benefits.
* Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing services.
* Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice for cycles at work and health screenings.
* My Staff Shop discounts on shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
Salary and application
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 the hiring manager: Philip Wells at philip.wells@somerset.gov.uk.
Additional information
DBS information: This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.
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