We are part of Berkshire Health Visiting service and receivedtop clinical team of the year in our most recent annual staff awards.
If you regard yourself as an enthusiastic and dynamic nursery nurse then you may be suitable to join our forward thinking, vibrant health visiting team in Reading. Whether you are an experienced staff nurse ready for a new direction, newly qualified or about to qualify, we will ensure you receive individualised and effective support from both your health visiting line manager and colleagues within your team.
You will work within the Reading area to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families. You will require excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, along with great communication skills and a passion for working with children and families.
A commitment to team working, flexibility and working with partners is essential, as you will collaborate with Children’s Centre’s in the implementation of the Healthy Child Programme underpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working.
Applicants will have a full driving license and use of a car.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Responsibilities
* Participate in developing and implementing outcome focused care plans and evaluate care given, in partnership with clients.
* Provide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parenting skills and delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families.
* Develop and facilitate Health Visiting drop‑in clinics, and health promotion activities and groups.
* Undertake routine development assessments for children and postnatal contacts with parents.
Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
* 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
For further details or informal visits please contact:
Name: Haley Walsh
Job title: Health Visitor - Health Visiting
Email address: Haley.Walsh@berkshire.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07880541538
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