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Health Visitor - SCPHN, Royal Tunbridge Wells
Client:
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
Job Category:
-
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
de61891fd585
Job Views:
13
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) to join our caring and progressive Health Visiting service.
Our health visiting service provides support to families (adults) with children aged zero to five. You’ll be juggling a varied caseload and need to be confident and flexible to provide the best support for new and growing families.
You will work as part of a team to keep children safe and well by using your clinical judgment to support evidence-based care planning and ensure that children and families who use our services have a good experience.
Main duties of the job
What will the role involve?
* Contributing to antenatal and postnatal care programmes
* Completing HCP mandated reviews, packages of care, and safeguarding.
* Supporting in the supervision, line management, and development of colleagues
* Undertaking a range of competent clinical and non-clinical interventions to support outcomes for families and the service
* Attending and contributing to team meetings
* Building relationships with colleagues to enhance team working environment.
We have full and part-time opportunities ranging from a minimum of hours to a maximum of hours per week between 9am to 5pm. This role is community-based, so most duties will be carried out between your base and community settings or client homes.
We also offer a generous NHS pension, annual leave entitlement, and a competitive pay framework for progression.
If you are enthusiastic and enjoy working with families and are up for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve community health. We value our staff and their diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
We support flexible working arrangements to suit your needs and ours. Discuss with us how we can accommodate your work-life balance.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description and person specification provide all necessary information. Please review the criteria carefully and demonstrate how you meet these in your application. If you need an alternative format, contact our recruitment team. All information provided should be true and accurate.
For questions, contact the recruiting manager listed in the job advert.
Apply promptly as roles may close early if highly competitive.
Vaccination against COVID-19 is encouraged to ensure safety for all.
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Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered health care professional (NMC registration), health-related degree, and evidence of postgraduate development at Level 6. Evidence of specialist qualifications relevant to practice - SCPHN.
* PRINCE 2 or equivalent project management training, PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE, or Certificate in Education, management, or supervisory qualification or experience.
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the relevant practice area, managing health-related projects or complex caseloads, supporting others (mentoring/educating/supervising), leading and managing teams, and using IT packages like Microsoft Office, E-Pay, E-roster, AT-P, RIO.
Knowledge
* Understanding of national service frameworks and NICE guidelines applicable to the care setting; evidence of recent professional development.
Skills & abilities
* Ability to identify training needs, manage time effectively, work under pressure, communicate complex information, and influence and negotiate effectively.
Personal attributes
* Motivational, organized, adaptable, able to lead change, and work under pressure.
Ability to manage
* Support implementation of health agendas, prioritize care, and manage own time effectively.
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