Are you looking for a Health Visitor role that offers variety, where you are supported by a team of practitioners, along with a clear development path, including the opportunity to become a dual qualified SCPHN Nurse, which can lead to strategic Band 7 and 8 roles?
Working within Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Services provides a unique environment with clear visibility of senior management, including our Managing Director, who are approachable and supportive. You will feel listened to and have platforms to voice your ideas.
On behalf of the NHS, Essex County Council, and WECCG, HCRG Care Group and Barnardos are commissioned to provide a range of children, young people, and family services throughout Essex that are free at the point of delivery.
We aim to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for children and families in the community, for the community, and with the community.
Main duties of the job
There is a Healthy Family Team located within every District of Essex, comprising a multidisciplinary team including Health Visitors, School Nurses, and colleagues working together to provide family support.
As a Health Visitor, your responsibilities will include:
1. The delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, including assessment of health needs, development, implementation, and evaluation of care packages.
2. Using the Family Health Needs Assessment tool to plan and evidence care.
3. Devising and implementing individualized care plans for each child based on needs assessments, involving the child/parent/carer/family in planning and support.
4. Identifying and assessing health, growth, and development in children aged 0-5 (0-19 Pathway).
5. Using the Early Help Assessment Tool for unmet needs.
6. Participating in effective partnership working with other agencies and taking a lead professional role when appropriate.
7. Using evidence-based practice to maintain high standards in Specialist Public Health Nursing/Health Visiting practice.
You will also develop leadership skills through mentorship roles with pre-registration and SCPHN students and provide preceptorship support to new staff members.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading independent provider of community health and care services across the UK, working with commissioners and communities to improve experience, efficiency, and outcomes. We deliver a broad range of services including adult and children community health, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK, adult social care, and wellbeing services. We support millions across England, helping over half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide inclusive facilities and adjustments to support all applicants.
Note: Roles may close earlier if filled quickly. We encourage prompt applications. For more about HCRG Care Group, visit our website.
Job responsibilities
As a Band 6 Health Visitor in our Essex Family Wellbeing Service, you will enjoy benefits including:
* Band 6 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms.
* Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
* Access to earned wages to manage emergencies.
* Support for mental and physical wellbeing, including healthy recipes, activity challenges, and trauma support.
* Opportunities for professional development through eLearning and bespoke career pathways.
* An open culture encouraging ideas to deliver our purpose of transforming health and care, supported by innovation funding.
* Working for an organization committed to high clinical and quality standards, with many services rated good or outstanding by CQC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Band 6 Health Visitor, your role includes:
* Delivering the Healthy Child Programme, assessing health needs, and developing care packages.
* Utilizing assessment tools to plan and evidence care.
* Creating personalized care plans involving families.
* Monitoring health, growth, and development in children aged 0-5.
* Using Early Help Assessments for unmet needs.
* Leading partnership work with other agencies.
* Maintaining high standards in public health nursing practice.
You will also mentor students and support new staff, fostering leadership and team development.
Candidate requirements
* Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification (SCPHN).
* Current NMC registration as a qualified nurse.
* Experience in interventions to improve outcomes and safeguard children and families.
* A passion for driving positive change and innovative improvements.
* A valid UK driving license and access to a car.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full Personal Specification.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.
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