Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - Health Visitors - Cullompton - 22.5 hours per week
We do not sponsor visas for this post. UK right to work is required.
We are looking for registered Health Visitors who are innovative; motivated; and enthusiastic, seeking to make a real difference improving outcomes for children and families in Devon.
Main duties of the job
Health visiting in Devon affords amazing variation allowing you the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of families and communities across both rural and urban locations. You will work within corporate teams and be rostered to work in our duty hub covering a defined geographical area. You’ll be supported by Team Leaders and various dedicated health professionals including Health Visitors, School Nurses and Community Health Workers.
You will lead and manage changing and challenging workload priorities, working in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies. Multi‑agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role. We are working together with our local midwifery services to support the Better Births agenda.
Continuity is fast becoming a priority for every family in Devon, with a focus on a strong public health approach. The opportunity to think innovatively is increasingly becoming part of everything we do in our new model of health visiting. Our aim is not just to influence local Health Visiting agendas but also to be innovative and a partner in influencing national Health Visiting agendas.
Active driver's licence and access to a car are required. Work must be flexible within service hours.
About us
With two coastlines, Dartmoor and Exmoor, as areas of natural beauty we have an amazing landscape to frame your working day.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme
* Flexible working within service hours
Professional development is a high priority. We provide a range of training opportunities and in‑house expertise to support your own professional development. Successful candidates will receive a full induction, preceptorship (if required), safeguarding and clinical supervision. Applications from newly qualified Health Visitors are welcomed. We are proud to have received a CQC rating of “good” across all domains at our recent inspection.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree – Health Visitor / School Nurse.
* Masters level qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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