An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Health Visitor to join the Child Disability Team within the Swansea Bay Health Board. Other equivalent qualifications and relevant experience will be considered for this role.
The post holder will be a Health Visitor that will offer a family centred resilience assessment approach, support and advice in a range of settings including persons own home, clinics and groups. They will be part of a dynamic team from various sectors including health, medical, local authority and the volunteer sector to provide advice, support to children and their significant others in an often vulnerable time pre and post diagnosis.
The disability team is an innovative team that seeks to promote evidence based research and practice in order to view the family holistically and promote children and their significant others to reach their full potential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for a caseload, which will involve assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the child with additional/complex health needs. The role will involve working with children and families at home and clinic settings. Part of the role will involve setting up and delivery of workshops on such topics as toileting, sleep, behaviour and development.
Multiagency working is an integral part of the role, therefore, good communication skills and working as part of a team is essential. The post holder will undertake home visits to children and young people and assess the care needs and implement a planned programme of care, completing referrals to other professionals and agencies, ensuring informed consent is obtained. The post holder will provide advice/support on key public health messages to children and young people/parents/carers.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Live current NMC registration
* Nurse prescriber or working towards
Experience
* Experience of working in primary care and multi agency working
* Knowledge and experience of child protection
* Knowledge and experience of Health Visiting
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Communication and team working skills
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.
£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata
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