Job summary
CLCH have a new opportunity for three qualified Health Visitors to join the inner northwest division and work within Kensington and Chelsea. The Borough has undergone transformation leading to the implementation of universal and targeted teams that are aligned to family hubs and the wider early help programme.
The inner boroughs are a great place to work as you will experience the full spectrum of need from the least to the most affluent giving you a wide range of public health experience.
The division is serviced by 20 TFL stations and 5 cross county/country stations that will help you commute and support work-related travel. You will have the opportunity to work across areas such as Portobello Road and Nottinghill Gate.
If you chose to relocate for work Sharetobuy offer discounted market rent properties for essential workers in each
Main duties of the job
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)
To plan, organise and evaluate an innovative health visiting service, and where appropriate, delegate to other members of the health visiting team to ensure delivery of a high quality service.
To provide a skilled, effective and evidence based health visiting service to clients in a variety of community settings.
To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for clients and communities.
To collaborate with team colleagues to deliver the Quality Strategy objectives.
To collaborate and deliver an integrated service delivery in partnership with the Family Hubs and our partners which will improve access and health outcomes for children and their families.
For registered Band 6 Health Visitors, this post is offering a premium of £2,500 payable upon commencement of employment (T&C's apply)
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
1. A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
2. Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
3. Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
4. Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
5. Flexible working options
6. Annual travel card loan
7. Training, support and development in your career
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver the healthy child programme and work in partnership with families to develop and agree tailored health plans as required
Utilising specialist skills and knowledge, advise and support individuals and families on evidence based health care practices
Understand the caseload profile including the health needs of the defined population and local communities, targeting outreach services to meet their needs
Initiate referrals to multi-disciplinary/agency colleagues as required to ensure adequate care and support for families and children
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual/group programmes of care that meet the public health needs of the population
To develop and delegate appropriately the implementation of regular health promotion initiatives on specific health issues and to specific groups and individuals
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
8. Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
9. Registered Health Visitor (SCPHN)
10. Current NMC registration
11. Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training
12. Practice assessor/supervisor training or working towards
Experience
Essential
13. Health visiting experience
14. Be able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targets
15. Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency working
16. Experience of organising and managing own workload and that of others ? Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care and writing care plans
17. Experience in providing practice based learning support to others
18. Experience of evidence based care ? Experience of supervising staff / students
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
19. Knowledge of recent developments in primary care
20. Knowledge of current health and social care agenda relevant to area of work and professional practice
21. Knowledge of current health legislation [including Change for Children agenda, Children's Plan etc.)
22. Current knowledge of child protection issues
23. Appropriate knowledge of clinical skills
24. Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance ? Knowledge of NMC Code
25. Knowledge of Personal Development Planning ? Knowledge of clinical supervision
26. Knowledge of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
27. Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
28. Ability to work without direct supervision and plan, organise, review and prioritise own workload and others
29. Able to delegate work effectively and safely
30. Ability to be flexible and responsive to
31. Be able to identify and access sources of information to inform practice
32. Critical appraisal skills and ability to utilise research evidence in practice
33. Good communication skills, both written and verbal
34. Able to adapt to change and have an open approach to new ways of working
35. Office management and caseload organisational skills
36. Able to work in a team
37. Motivated to learn and develop to meet the needs of the service
38. Willingness to facilitate and support the learning of others in the practice environment
39. Able to carry out the duties of the post
40. Able to travel round the locality[car/bike/public transport/foot
41. Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
42. Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service ? Able to meet the required IT Skills for the pos