Our values:
Compassion
Supportive and caring, listening to others.
Open
Communicating openly, honestly and sharing ideas.
Trust
Trusted to deliver, feeling valued and safe.
Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust provides high quality community health and care services which are responsive to the needs of our local population. Services are delivered by our dedicated and innovative multi disciplinary professionals and supported by equally committed staff behind the scenes. We strive to continue developing and improving our services by working with and listening to our populations, partners, commissioners and staff.
WCHC offers you a great opportunity to be a part of a talented, passionate and committed team delivering excellent community based services across Cheshire and Merseyside.
We are proud to support our Armed Forces Community as a Veteran Aware NHS Trust and are pleased to share that we recently achieved Bronze Award accreditation, in the. We support the armed forces as an employer; recognising the experiences and skills ex-military personnel have gained through their service.
Job overview
Main duties of the job
To improve health and well-being through identifying health needs, raising awareness of health and well-being, influencing the broader context enabling people to improve their own health. This is achieved through the health visiting contribution to public health which takes account of the different dynamics and needs of individuals, families, groups, and the community focusing on health promotion and prevention of illness, ill-health, and injury.
To work in partnership with the Local Authority and partner agencies.
To manage an active caseload. To develop and deliver health care and health promotion using evidence-based practice and professional leadership and management.
To promote positive health to individuals, families, groups, communities, and relevant agencies.
To contribute to the development of best practice and facilitate shared learning to develop services and initiatives that meet local needs, in relation to aims and objectives of Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust.
To develop effective links with key people in delivering services to enable people to improve their own health.
Working for our organisation
Our common purpose and values were developed by staff from across the organisation and reflect who we are and what we stand for.
Our common purpose is…
TOGETHER
We will support you and your community to live well.
Our Values...
Compassion - Supportive and caring, listening to others
Open - Communicating openly, honestly and sharing ideas
Trust - Trusted to deliver, feeling valued and safe
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information on this exciting role.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
1. RN (Adult or Child/RSCN) or RM
2. BSc/Public Health Nursing – Health Visiting or equivalent
3. V Nurse Prescriber
4. Leadership Level 6
5. Mentorship Level 6
6. Motivational Interviewing trained
7. Solihull Approach trained
Desirable criteria
8. Mentorship Level 7
9. Promotional Interviewing trained
10. Leadership Level 7
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
11. Experience of managing a Health Visiting caseload
12. Evidence of continuing professional development
13. Experience of leading the assessment, planning and evaluation of care
14. Experience of integrated working
15. Ability to use email, internet and word processing software
16. Sound knowledge of safeguarding issues
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
17. Good verbal, non verbal and written communication skills
18. Ability to work as part of a team and independently
19. Effective interpersonal skills
20. Ability to support and motivate staff
21. Ability to support students in placements
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
22. Access to a car for work purposes
23. 'Can do' approach
24. Vision
Important Information
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record system.
For further information explaining how we use your information in line with GDPR please see our ‘Guidance for applicants’ document under the section 'Additional documentation'.
We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer. WCHC is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of disability, age, sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, marriage/civil partnership or transgender status. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and are keen to support reasonable adjustments to support our new and existing staff.
We are proud to support our Armed Forces Community as a Veteran Aware NHS Trust and are pleased to share that we recently achieved Bronze Award accreditation, in the. We support the armed forces as an employer; recognising the experiences and skills ex-military personnel have gained through their service.
Further Information:
Closing Dates: Candidates are advised to apply early. The Trust reserves the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received.
Reference Information: Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/ education history over the last three years and include valid business email addresses for them. The Trust will not accept personal references from friends or family.
Salary Expectations: The Trust pays staff in line with national NHS Terms and Conditions. Relevant experience may be considered when salary offers are made.