We are seeking to recruit motivated practitioners with initiative and drive who are keen to contribute to the further development of our integrated children’s health service. The Children’s Health Team work within Lincolnshire County Council very closely with Children’s Services (Children’s Centres, Early Help, Social Care and Family Hubs) and other agencies. Our aim is to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities for children, young people and their families in our care. Due to our integrated ways of working, we are able to provide a comprehensive package of care to ensure that our children are able to achieve their full potential. We deliver our service in different environments such as within the home, children centres and schools. There are vacancies for Relief Health Visitors across the county of Lincolnshire.
Main duties of the job
About you We are seeking practitioners who thrive upon innovation and are not averse to change. It is essential that you are a keen public health advocate who can demonstrate delivery of the healthy child programme. You will need to have the ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated skill mix team. You need to have excellent communication skills and experience of working in partnership across organisational boundaries. You will need experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and families. You will need to be able to drive.
Our offer At Lincolnshire County Council we strongly believe in supporting our HV’s and provide regular clinical and safeguarding supervision. NMC annual professional fees are paid.
Job responsibilities
To deliver an efficient and cost effective Health Visiting service for an identified population within Lincolnshire County Council.
To deliver the Healthy Child Programme 0-6 and provide clinical expert advice and guidance as appropriate for own area of expertise within the 6-19 (25 SEND) Children’s Health Service.
To focus early interventions based on timely and comprehensive assessment of a child and their family's needs.
To plan, deliver and evaluate health visiting interventions for a defined population and hold responsibility for the assessment of health care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care relating to individuals and families and their communities.
Undertake health assessments and child development reviews, identifying any deviations from the norm and taking appropriate action.
Utilise specialist clinical skills using evidence based practice to identify any risks and needs in protecting children and adhere to agreed safeguarding policies and procedure identify children in need and children in need of protection and work in partnership with all partner agencies to support families and protect children.
To profile the health needs of an identified population, target services to meet the needs of disadvantaged groups, deliver innovation and new ways of working in accordance with local and national targets and evaluate effective outcomes of any intervention.
To contribute towards the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of child health promotion programmes in order to promote health and wellbeing and prevent adverse effects.
To offer support and advice to parents and carers, especially those of vulnerable children utilising an early help approach and by working closely with other agencies and voluntary organisations, and through home visiting and other interventions as appropriate.
Ensure the voice of the child is incorporated into all aspects of Health visiting.
To line manage where appropriate other non-registered members of the se service and provide supervision for delegated programmes of care.
To maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive records in accordance with LCC guidelines and NMC standards.
To maintain an increased level of own clinical/ safeguarding supervision commensurate with the level of the role.
Provide mentorship and support for pre-nursing students and others as appropriate.
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse or Midwife
* Specialist Community Public
* Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
* Member of relevant professional body with an active NMC registration
* Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* The ability to influence others effectively
* The ability to establish credible relationships across partner and other external organisations
* Knowledge of National, Regional and Local Health Visiting issues
* Experience of Safeguarding Children
* Satisfactory DBS check
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.
£39,152 to £42,839 a year Pay Award Pending (pro rata for hours worked)
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