Job summary
To support KCHFT health visiting teams deliver the Healthy Child Programme, improving outcomes for individuals, families and the community. Utilising a family focused public health approach and delivering intensive programmes for the most complex children and families.
Manage a clinical caseload and work as part of the Universal Services Health Visiting team, in line with KCHFT Health Visiting commissioned service. Working in partnership with a variety of statutory and non-statutory agencies to develop plans to improve health outcomes for individuals, families, groups and the wider community.
To contribute to the Kent Safeguarding agenda through common assessment, child in need and child protection participation.
Main duties of the job
Band 6 Health Care professionals (HCP) work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services.
Band 6 HCPs are expected to be kind, responsive and professional, contributing to the quality of the services we provide by:
* Keeping the people who use our services safe through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessments.
* Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures.
* Ensuring the people that use our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with them.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit us both.
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / minimum of 3 years of experience in health improvement environment.
* Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6.
* Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice.
Experience Essential
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice.
* Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads.
* Supporting others (mentor/educator/supervisor) experience.
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
* Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups.
Employer details
Employer name: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Trinity House, Ashford, TN25 4AZ
Employer's website: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
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