We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Health Visitor to work within Bolsover locality.
The Bolsover 0-19 Team have been awarded Gold accreditation for their work with Families and Communities.
DCHS is a forward-thinking, supportive Trust, who are a UNICEF Baby-Friendly accredited organisation and achieved Outstanding CQC status in 2019.
Working in a part rural community you will find that there are lots of opportunities for developing public health work with communities and partner agencies, as well as delivering the core contacts within the Healthy Child Programme.
The right candidates will hold the SCPHN qualification in Health Visiting and be an innovative and dynamic team players who are looking for a new challenge.
This post is 22.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
* To provide Health Visiting services to families in the community team caseload by delivering the Healthy Child Programme.
* To manage a defined active caseload and take responsibility for Safeguarding Children issues within that caseload.
* To have continuing responsibility for the assessment of individuals needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
* To manage a team of Health Visiting support staff.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Benefits include:
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network, Christian Network, Veterans network and Long-term Conditions network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Job responsibilities
* To manage and take continuing responsibility for a defined caseload/geographical area and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and setting of defined standards of care which are evidence based and meet Trust Policies and Procedures to ensure quality of care for patients.
* Identify, assess and determine client need and where appropriate prescribe from within the nurse prescribing formulary in accordance with evidence, practice-based, patient medical history and Trust Policies and Procedures.
Person Specification
Education, Quals & Training
Essential
* RN or RM (NMC registered)
* HV Qualification - Degree, Diploma or Cert
* Nurse Prescribing
* Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
* Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Post registration study
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of national + local priorities
* Evidence-based practice initiatives
* Public health activities
* Working in partnership with clients and carers
* Experience of mentoring students in practice
Skills and Attributes
Essential
* Excellent communication + interpersonal skills
* Management + organisational skills
* Clinical Leadership
* Clinical supervision
* Innovator + forward-thinker
* Reflective practitioner
* Ability to work as an integral member of a multi-agency team
* Teaching and assessing
* IT Skills
Desirable
* Immunisation and vaccination
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
* Flexible/Adaptable to change
* Able to work to deadlines
* Friendly and approachable
* Non-judgemental
* Empathy and understanding
* Good team player
Values, Drivers and Motivators
Essential
* Able to travel
* Willing to work flexible hours to cover
* Occasional evening work
* Can-do attitude
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Welbeck Road Health Centre
1B Welbeck Road
Bolsover
S44 6DF
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