Main area Health Visiting Reading Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (We welcome full time and part-time applications from 22.5hrs/week) Job ref 371-TAP-CFS3023
Site Whitley Health & Social Services Centre Town Reading Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rated if part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 26/03/2025 23:59
Job overview
Join Our Health Visiting Team in Reading!
Are you passionate about working with children and helping them get the best start in life? Do you want to be part of a friendly, supportive team in an 'Outstanding' Trust?
Join our experienced team at Berkshire Healthcare, based at either Whitley Health Clinic or Southcote Clinic in Reading, working alongside a dedicated group of Health Visitors, Staff Nurses, and Nursery Nurses. Together, we provide health and development services to children aged 0-5 and their families across diverse areas in Reading.
You’ll be a qualified Health Visitor, registered as a Specialist Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) and active on the NMC register. Whether you’re newly qualified or experienced, we’re here to support you in your career. You’ll find this is a collaborative team in which you can thrive and make a real difference in the community.
Main duties of the job
* Work closely with other healthcare professionals and agencies to make sure children and families get the best support possible.
* Assess the health and development needs of children and families, using the right assessment and risk tools at every visit.
* Support breastfeeding and parent-infant relationships, following the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative standards.
* Ensure that the care we provide is respectful of the family’s race, culture, religion, and language.
* Be vigilant about safeguarding and follow the appropriate procedures to protect vulnerable families.
* Collaborate with local authorities to offer comprehensive support to families.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for this role:
* A qualified Health Visitor who has completed the SCPHN and is active on the NMC register.
* A non-medical prescriber.
* A passion for working with children and families, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other teams and agencies.
* A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
* Registered Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting) active on the NMC register
* Non-medical prescriber
* S.L.I.C.E/ENB 998 or equivalent
Training
* Evidence of continual professional development
Previous Experience
* Experience in management of cases where a child has a protection plan
* Teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* High standard of clinical work
* Basic IT skills/prepared to undertake training
* Knowledge of current policies and key drivers to improve the health outcomes of children
* Time management
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Reflective and innovative practitioner
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to be flexible and respond to service need
These are the values that we live by atBerkshire Healthcare:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Please find attached the behaviour framework that underpins these values for this job role.
At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.
We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria.
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