Job summary
South Tyneside 0-19 Team haveexciting opportunities for either a passionate & committed Health Visitor orStudent Health visitor who are due to qualify within the next3 months. Commencement in post at Band 6 will be subject to ability to provide evidenceof relevant qualifications. Successful applicants who are due to qualify willbe offered a conditional offer subject to providing evidence, this will be for3 months and will be paid at band 5 until qualification can be verified. We arelooking for candidates with excellent clinical & communication skills &those who are able to deliver safe & effective practice. Successfulcandidates will be responsible for the planning & delivery of the HealthyChild Programme to a diverse population ranging from universal in reach topersonalised in response. You will support the children & families of SouthTyneside have the best start in life. The post holder will also contribute tothe Public Health Agenda, meet Public Health targets & address local healthinequalities. We welcome applications from newly qualified & experiencedHealth Visitors & offer a robust preceptorship to newly qualified healthvisitors. The role requires an individual with a passion for working togetherwith multi-agency (statutory and voluntary) partners & providers to improvethe lives of children and families. You must have the flexibility to supportthe team and your own identified Qualification essential
Main duties of the job
1. To work unsupervised as a health visitor with caseload responsibility to influence the health and wellbeing of children and families to improve the life chances and give every child the Best Start in Life
2. To be responsible for leading the universal national Healthy Child Programme through home visiting, clinics and multiagency settings Family Hubs
3. To work with a wide range of partner agencies to support children and families in need, looked after children and children where there are child protection concerns
4. To be the Lead Professional for assessment, early identification and care planning for vulnerable families, children with additional needs and the implementation of targeted specialist programmes of care Early Help Plans, postnatal depression and Solihull behaviour management
5. Work in collaboration with local statutory, voluntary and mainstream services to ensure that children and families can access other health and support services
6. To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care
About us
Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work unsupervised as a health visitor with a caseload responsibility to influence the health and wellbeing of children and families to improve the life chances and give every child the best start in life
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
7. Ability to assist clients to move as per the Trust Moving and Handling Policy
8. Carriage of equipment necessary for role
9. Car driver with access to a car
Qualifications
Essential
10. Registered Nurse of Midwife
11. Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner-Health Visiting
Desirable
12. Teaching qualification
13. Leadership qualification
14. Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
15. Experience of working in a community setting, public health role, home visiting
16. Experience of working in a multiagency way
17. Ability to organise and prioritise workload
18. Works to agreed standards and protocols
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
19. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage discussions with families and other agencies, write complex and sensitive reports child protection
20. Able to work effectively as part of a team
21. Able to carry out clinical and social assessment to make the case for referral resources for families
22. able to work effectively with a range of other multiagency professionals to ensure best outcomes for children
23. IT skills to enable the production of reports, communicate via email receive reports and communication
24. Able to carry out audit of workload as required
25. Resilience, self-awareness, non-judgmental, driven to improve outcomes for children
26. Knowledge of current policy, legislation relating to children, families, public health
27. Willing to undertake further training related to support role development