This is an exciting opportunity to apply for sponsorship to undertake the BSc (Hons) Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health (Specialist Practitioner award in Health Visiting).

This will involve liaising with all relevant parties within the practice area and at the assigned University in order to gain the desired 50% theory and 50% practical element of the course.

On successful completion of this course you will be eligible to apply for a substantive post at a qualified health visitor.

Salary is dependant on your NHS experiencePLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

Main duties of the job

To engage in training in order to complete the BSc (Hons) Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health (Specialist Practitioner award in Health Visiting). This will involve liaising with all relevant parties within the practice area and at the assigned University in order to gain the desired 50% theory and 50% practical element of the course. In order to attain successful completion the student will be required to work as part of a multi disciplinary team within the primary care setting, carrying out clinical duties with patients / clients as agreed with their Practice Teacher/Practice Assessor

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The �170 million development of our Pleck Road site was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children's Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from some 60 sites including Health Centres and GP surgeries. Covering Walsall and beyond, our multidisciplinary services include rapid response in the community and home-based care, so that those with long-term conditions and the frail and elderly, can remain in their own homes to be cared for wherever appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Being personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and ensuring
• compliance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct
• Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating patient information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and family/carers
• Working in a non-judgemental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups
• Ensuring that prior to any course of action involving individuals / groups has their informed consent
• Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside of the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and identifying actions to rectify any issues
• Focusing resources to ensure equity of access for all individuals and groups
• Allocating work so as to make best use of the knowledge and skills of team members
• Adhering to all Human Resources policies such as bullying and harassment, disciplinary and grievance, recruitment and retention
• Co-operating with the organisations management and others in meeting statutory and local requirements of the Health and Safety policy
• Undertaking work activities and related training as defined in local employing Trusts health and safety policies and procedures
• Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues, patients and others
• Reporting any issues in the workplace that may put health and safety at risk
• Having the responsibility for accident / incident reporting
• Sharing relevant information with others consistent with local agreements made between the agencies / professionals involved
• Developing systems and processes that engage with users of the service ensuring services are designed to meet need
• Leading by example to inspire others with the values and vision for the present and future of Health Visiting
• Highlighting to individuals, the team and local employing Trusts benefits of new ways of working
• Recognising and acknowledging the knowledge and skills of other team members
• The ability to constructively challenge current working practices and overcome barriers during time of change
• Following local employer guidelines and policies on safeguarding

Person Specification

Qualificationa dn expereince

Essential

• RN or RM Current NMC Registration.
• Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme, and at least 120 credits at level 5(diploma).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Evidence of study at Level 6

Skills

Essential

• Can demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills
• Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice
• Ability to apply clinical governance framework to clinical practice
• Understands and can demonstrate accountability
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal with children, families and others
• Reflective practice. Self motivation

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of health and social care policy relating to children's services
• Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice
• Demonstrates up-to-date evidence Community Nursing/Public Health

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Across Walsall

Harden Health Centre Harden Road

Walsall

WS3 1ET

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