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Health visitor
Posted: 20 August
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The post-holder will work within a clinical governance framework which is embedded in day to day practice. CCS, Luton Community Health Services are accountable for continuously improving the quality of their services, and safeguarding standards of care. Take every opportunity to promote and participate in health promotion initiatives. Act as a signpost for families to other relevant services thereby empowering them as users. Maintain a safe environment for patients, carers and staff where possible, ensure in the implementation of evidence based practice. Actively develop a more specialised service or activity which is based on clear evidence of need, in partnership with commissioners. Provide the core health visiting programme to the family and community. Work in partnership with clients and families to agreed contracts in order to promote and maximize physical, emotional, psychological and social well-being. Undertake and provide a holistic assessment of clients health needs and to produce, implement and review the care plan. Review and evaluate outcomes for children and families. Refer clients to other agencies as appropriate e.g. onward referral of identified vulnerable children and adults. Develop with other professionals an overall specialist protection plan where indicated e.g. Child Protection plan. Undertake clinical tasks e.g. immunisation of adults and children as required. Plan, organise and attend child health clinics and health promotion programmes. Carry clinical and other equipment short distances using light to moderate effort, e.g. infant weighing scales when necessary. Drive to venues, sometimes in rush hour traffic e.g. clients homes, GP practices, Childrens Centres, Traveller Sites/unauthorised encampments. Have an understanding of the importance of national and local health initiatives and contribute towards achieving specified targets. Plan and organise the workload for themselves. Support staff, and be responsive to fluctuations in workload and resources. Manage packages of care to meet identified, individual need which may be complex involving other professionals and agencies. Assist in the delivery of local implementation plans for the designated caseload/ population etc. In undertaking this role, work in collaboration with other Senior Manager, Team Leaders and stakeholders. Undertake the role of Lead Professional where appropriate (as defined in the Every Child Matters documentation).

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