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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk ) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join the HCP 0-19 service in Walsall as a Health Visitor.
The service has recently been transferred into the Community Division as part of Walsall’s continued progress towards integrated working with our local partners. It is an opportunity to work within a Trust which has advanced levels of integrated working and a commitment to maintaining excellence within our Community Teams.
The Division has recently undertaken a review of the service and has a plan to ensure that the needs of the families of Walsall continue to be met as well as ensuring that the Service can evolve by developing and supporting all of its staff to meet these needs.
Therefore, we would welcome applications from new or experienced Health Visitors to work within one of our four locality teams and to be part of the future development of the service.
To provide clinical leadership support and professional direction to the children, young people and families public health team ensuring that high standards and safe levels of intervention which are evidenced base are delivered within a corporate caseload.
To work autonomously within a multi-agency arena to enable children & Young People (predominantly pre-school age) to reach their full potential (physically emotionally and socially) through education and healthy lifestyles.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
The job holder is responsible for developing, leading, planning and delivering a range of services for children and their families within a corporate caseload.
Provide a public health based service that contributes to improving the health of children and their families in Walsall through partnership working.
During the absence of the cluster lead or other teams cluster leaders will promote team working at all times and contribute to the delivery of services within the team
Participate in the continued development of the children, young people and family’s public health service, to include meetings and close liaison with cluster lead and to work in partnership with other health care professionals within the Trust and other agencies.
Care may be delivered within a variety of settings to include client’s home, GP practice clinic, virtually or other settings.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assess, plan, delegate, maintain and review caseloads for each team member, identifying needs and skill mix to ensure delivery of service. Analyse and respond to situations at team and one to one level taking account of changing priorities at team and 1-1 level
Represent the service on a range of multi professional forum as requested and agreed with the cluster lead.
Organise and chair weekly team meetings to cascade information and plan delivery of the team workload in the absence of the clinical lead.
Constructively participate in nursing, clinical and managerial meetings as required.
Monitor and report to the clinical lead regarding client and staff safety, accidents and reportable incidents as necessary in line with risk management local and national policies.
Act as a role model, lead by example through practice with positive attitude and presentation
Contribute to the planning of staff training, both mandatory and for professional development, in conjunction with clinical lead.
Undertake team members’ personal development review and clinical supervision, ensure that individual staff development plans are formulated and objectives agreed in line with corporate objectives.
In consultation with clinical lead, influence and manage change within the service utilising research/evidence based practice and audit mechanisms
Develop and maintain effective communication networks and work collaboratively with key partners, health workers, statutory and voluntary agencies to actively promote national and local public health priorities.
Demonstrate up to date knowledge on legislation and national directives relating to the service is obtained through regular updates from the steering group, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Internet and other sources.
Ensure effective communication with the child, family and others including those whose first language is not English, and LD liaising and co-ordinating interpreting services as appropriate.
Maintain direct communication and liaison with the clinical lead and attend regular meetings
Provide written and verbal detailed information through comprehensive assessment of the child and family to facilitate referrals to specialist services, e.g., Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).
Work collaboratively to provide antenatal support to individuals assessed as needing early intervention.
To liaise with teaching staff and school medical staff as appropriate, acting as a link between school and home as necessary.
Clinical Skills
Work in close liaison with the designated and named nurse for child protection and the co-ordinator for looked after children.
Work within Walsall’s Safeguarding Children’s Board guidelines and local child protection policies and procedures.
Initiate and chair or participate in multi-agency meetings to plan care for an individual child in need.
Working in partnership with families and other agencies contribute to the assessment framework for children in need / Early Help processes.
Critically analyse information gathered from the child health records and other relevant sources and provide accurate reports for formal presentation, e.g., case conferences.
Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing professional health advice in formulating, implementing and evaluating the child protection plan. Attend case conferences and core groups.
Participate in personal clinical supervision with child protection supervisors.
Within the scope of professional practice and using appropriate frameworks, take lead responsibility to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the health needs of specific groups of children e.g., looked after children, children with medical needs. This may include undertaking nurse led clinics and assessments.
In conjunction with child and family, liaise with members of multi-disciplinary teams. Refer to other specialist service and engage in joint planning with child, family and other identified services.
Liaise and communicate with other services to assess and produce individual care plans and to co-ordinate their involvement in supporting the child in school or other settings.
To promote the need for immunisation and to advocate the importance of prophylaxis care. To undertake the immunisation of children in line with Trust procedures as required.
Use an assessment framework and adopting a team approach, undertake or delegate as appropriate the 8 weeks, 9 month and 27 month assessments with professional support to nursery staff.
Be identified as the ‘Named Health Visitor’ for child protection cases, supporting and supervising team members with child protection issues as required.
To undertake the role of Nurse Prescriber within the scope of the Nurse Prescribers formulary and the Trust Guidelines following the appropriate evidence based information for a range of conditions.
Utilise the Promotional guide or Post Natal Scale to communicate with clients implementing a plan of care in partnership with families in need/crisis.
To develop, monitor and evaluate quality standards with Health Visiting Practice, utilising the Clinical Governance Framework to support the provision of a First Class Service. Develop, monitor and evaluate quality standards within the Health Visiting Service. Incorporate clinical guidelines/service protocols, in practice to ensure that best evidence based care, is delivered to the client group.
Person specification
Qualifications and Expereince
* First Level Registered Nurse
* Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)
* Demonstrable experience working with children and young people
* The ability to make decisions which are timely, effective and appropriate
* Able to establish and maintain key relationships with colleagues and other disciplines both internally and externally
* Demonstrable or relevant experience in delivering health promotion and health education programmes
* Effective communication skills both written and verbal with children, families and others
Knowledge and skills
* Evidence of utilising evidenced based practice and appraising standards, providing clinical direction and support for staff
* Detailed knowledge of health & social care policy relating to childrens services
* Ability to apply clinical governance framework to
Technical Skills
* Basic keyboard skills and ability to use microsoft packages
Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
** Please Note that this post may be identified as suitable and a preference given for Internal at Risk Employees**
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements.
Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process.
Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form.
Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful.
We reserve the right to close this job early. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible.
If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied.
We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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