Job summary We are looking to recruit a Health Visitor who is innovative and highly motivated to join our integrated team of Health Visitors, Community Staff Nurses, Nursery Nurses, School Nurses, and Speech and Language Therapists. You will be working as part of a well established multi-disciplinary team, and have the ability to meet the demands of the rapidly changing primary care scene. We provide a universal service to all families and children within the 0 to 19 age group, targeted in response to the identified needs of the population and are committed to taking forward the local Children and Young Peoples Plan. Main duties of the job It is essential that you are: Qualified Health Visitor IT skilled Experienced in implementing evidence-based practice and developing strategies, clinical guidelines and policies Can demonstrate and understanding of current issues affecting community health services. Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Children management and practice About us Your Healthcare CIC, formerly part of NHS Kingston we are a not for profit social enterprise, proud of delivering patient-led, high quality health and social care community services for residents in Kingston & Richmond as part of the NHS family. Your Healthcare is located in the South West of London within the Royal Borough of Kingston. Working as a Community Interest Company (CIC), our status allows us to invest any surplus or profit back into front line services, where it is needed most by you, our community. Our organisation offers access to the NHS pension scheme, staff discounts, Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year including HCAS / pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number B9811-24-0155 Job locations Hollyfield House, 22 Hollyfield Road Surbiton KT5 9AL Job description Job responsibilities 2. Job Purpose To develop a Family-centred Public Health role aimed at improving health and tackling inequalities. To assess and identify the health needs of individuals and families within a defined population, working in partnership with the community, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntary organisations as per Your Healthcare policy. To plan, implement and evaluate care programmes, in conjunction with clients, carers and families. To assess and identify health and social inequalities within the framework of the Local Authority, Children and Young Peoples Plan 3. Dimensions The department contributes to the overall success of the Organisation in 6 key areas: Health Visiting Service School Health Service Sexual Health and Contraceptive Service Safeguarding Looked After Children Speech and Language Therapy. 4. Key Result Areas Provide and maintain a continuing and comprehensive health visiting service to all clients for a defined population. Assess the health care needs and to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care relating to individuals and families within the defined caseload. Maintain the safety and protection of children by following the Local Safeguarding Board Procedures and develop services which promote the safety and well being of children, participating in meetings, discussions and case conferences as appropriate. Undertake the role of Extended Nurse Prescriber within the scope of the Nurse Prescribing Formulary (V200), National Prescribing Centre Guidelines, local protocols and Trust guidelines having successfully completed the Extended Nurse Prescribing (V200) course and additional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Promote good health care by consulting, and advising individuals and families, referring and liaising with other professionals and agencies appropriately. Develop parenting skills by facilitating parenting and support groups. To undertake home visits to support, advise and inform parents and especially to target vulnerable children and their families. Participate in Clinical Governance and Audit activities to ensure the highest quality of practice is maintained Develops a family centred public health role in line with the local and national Public Health Agenda. Identifies by profiling, community health needs in partnership with other agencies in order to develop and deliver appropriate services and evaluating effective outcomes of intervention. Implement and promote the immunisation programme. Participates in the child health surveillance and immunisation programme and actively promote the Public Health Agenda. Participate in health promotional and health educational activities in a range of community settings. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base and skill development which reflects local needs and evidence based approach to practice. Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships within the team and with other staff and agencies in order to promote interdisciplinary team working across Your Healthcare, Local Health Economy, Social Services and other agencies, including Childrens Centres and Extended Schools. To actively participate as a member of the Children and Family Services Department and attend and actively participate in meetings as required by Your Healthcare. Submit written reports as determined by Your Healthcare and the Local Authority. Maximise the use of human and material resources and notify management of unmet need. Ensure a structured and appropriate delegation of tasks and activities is implemented for skill mix. Provide mentoring and assessment for pre-registration students and team members. Promote, develop and foster an environment that is conducive to learning for students and clinicians. Undertake the role of Clinical Supervisor participating in and supporting others in Clinical Supervision. To undertake preceptorship and teaching roles as required by the service. To develop a culture of reflective practice and self awareness within the Children and Family Services Team. To identify the need to change policies and influence the change process. To make use of automated information systems in order to improve quality and co-ordination of services and to enable faster and more certain communication within Your Healthcare. Necessary training can be provided. Job description Job responsibilities 2. Job Purpose To develop a Family-centred Public Health role aimed at improving health and tackling inequalities. To assess and identify the health needs of individuals and families within a defined population, working in partnership with the community, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntary organisations as per Your Healthcare policy. To plan, implement and evaluate care programmes, in conjunction with clients, carers and families. To assess and identify health and social inequalities within the framework of the Local Authority, Children and Young Peoples Plan 3. Dimensions The department contributes to the overall success of the Organisation in 6 key areas: Health Visiting Service School Health Service Sexual Health and Contraceptive Service Safeguarding Looked After Children Speech and Language Therapy. 4. Key Result Areas Provide and maintain a continuing and comprehensive health visiting service to all clients for a defined population. Assess the health care needs and to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care relating to individuals and families within the defined caseload. Maintain the safety and protection of children by following the Local Safeguarding Board Procedures and develop services which promote the safety and well being of children, participating in meetings, discussions and case conferences as appropriate. Undertake the role of Extended Nurse Prescriber within the scope of the Nurse Prescribing Formulary (V200), National Prescribing Centre Guidelines, local protocols and Trust guidelines having successfully completed the Extended Nurse Prescribing (V200) course and additional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Promote good health care by consulting, and advising individuals and families, referring and liaising with other professionals and agencies appropriately. Develop parenting skills by facilitating parenting and support groups. To undertake home visits to support, advise and inform parents and especially to target vulnerable children and their families. Participate in Clinical Governance and Audit activities to ensure the highest quality of practice is maintained Develops a family centred public health role in line with the local and national Public Health Agenda. Identifies by profiling, community health needs in partnership with other agencies in order to develop and deliver appropriate services and evaluating effective outcomes of intervention. Implement and promote the immunisation programme. Participates in the child health surveillance and immunisation programme and actively promote the Public Health Agenda. Participate in health promotional and health educational activities in a range of community settings. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base and skill development which reflects local needs and evidence based approach to practice. Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships within the team and with other staff and agencies in order to promote interdisciplinary team working across Your Healthcare, Local Health Economy, Social Services and other agencies, including Childrens Centres and Extended Schools. To actively participate as a member of the Children and Family Services Department and attend and actively participate in meetings as required by Your Healthcare. Submit written reports as determined by Your Healthcare and the Local Authority. Maximise the use of human and material resources and notify management of unmet need. Ensure a structured and appropriate delegation of tasks and activities is implemented for skill mix. Provide mentoring and assessment for pre-registration students and team members. Promote, develop and foster an environment that is conducive to learning for students and clinicians. Undertake the role of Clinical Supervisor participating in and supporting others in Clinical Supervision. To undertake preceptorship and teaching roles as required by the service. To develop a culture of reflective practice and self awareness within the Children and Family Services Team. To identify the need to change policies and influence the change process. To make use of automated information systems in order to improve quality and co-ordination of services and to enable faster and more certain communication within Your Healthcare. Necessary training can be provided. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Clinical qualification RGN/ RN Health visiting qualification (Documentary evidence of qualifications must be provided prior to appointment and/or confirmation or professional registration.) IT skills: use of email, word processing, presentation and data capture. Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate an understanding of current issues affecting community health services including: Childrens Centres and Extended Schools, clinical effectiveness, evidence based care and clinical governance. Evidence of continuing professional development. Knowledge of principals of Safeguarding Children management. Knowledge of principles and practice of supervision. Ability to understand key elements of change management. Demonstrates an awareness of the complex issues involved when working across organisations and disciplines. Demonstrates knowledge and experience of reflective practice. Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct scope of professional Practice Desirable Research knowledge Other factors Essential Valid UK driving licence/car driver. Access to a car for work purposes. Skills and abilities Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to build rapport, establish good one to one relationships Desirable Teaching, presentation and facilitation Experience Essential Experience of implementing evidence based practice Experience of developing strategies, clinical guidelines and policies Experience of working within a community setting. Personal qualities Essential Ability to facilitate the development of effective teams. Ability to develop practice and give feedback to clinicians and managers. Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and to demonstrate an ability to make decisions Ability and capacity to think widely and openly and to analyse complex problems and develop solutions Ability to critically appraise research findings and draw out significance for clinical practice and implement the research findings. Ability to effectively use different styles of influencing in a variety of settings. Ability to present and write information in a clear and precise manner. Ability to pay attention to detail Applies equality of opportunity to all staff Person Specification Qualifications Essential Clinical qualification RGN/ RN Health visiting qualification (Documentary evidence of qualifications must be provided prior to appointment and/or confirmation or professional registration.) IT skills: use of email, word processing, presentation and data capture. Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate an understanding of current issues affecting community health services including: Childrens Centres and Extended Schools, clinical effectiveness, evidence based care and clinical governance. Evidence of continuing professional development. Knowledge of principals of Safeguarding Children management. Knowledge of principles and practice of supervision. Ability to understand key elements of change management. Demonstrates an awareness of the complex issues involved when working across organisations and disciplines. Demonstrates knowledge and experience of reflective practice. Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct scope of professional Practice Desirable Research knowledge Other factors Essential Valid UK driving licence/car driver. Access to a car for work purposes. Skills and abilities Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to build rapport, establish good one to one relationships Desirable Teaching, presentation and facilitation Experience Essential Experience of implementing evidence based practice Experience of developing strategies, clinical guidelines and policies Experience of working within a community setting. Personal qualities Essential Ability to facilitate the development of effective teams. Ability to develop practice and give feedback to clinicians and managers. Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and to demonstrate an ability to make decisions Ability and capacity to think widely and openly and to analyse complex problems and develop solutions Ability to critically appraise research findings and draw out significance for clinical practice and implement the research findings. Ability to effectively use different styles of influencing in a variety of settings. Ability to present and write information in a clear and precise manner. Ability to pay attention to detail Applies equality of opportunity to all staff Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Your Healthcare CIC Address Hollyfield House, 22 Hollyfield Road Surbiton KT5 9AL Employer's website http://www.yourhealthcare.org (Opens in a new tab)