An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Health Visitor to join the Health Visiting service within Enfield, working full or part time , experienced or newly qualified .

The post holder will be responsible for delivering the Healthy Child Programme. You will be expected to work in partnership with other professionals and agencies to address health needs - demonstrating excellent communication skills whilst working both autonomously and as part of a team.

The post holder will need to be committed to developing a high degree of standards of care and actively seek and promote professional working relationships with the wider team and statutory and voluntary practitioners.

The post holder will be passionate about promoting specialist knowledge and advice to families enabling them to lead healthy lifestyles, prevent illness and to give their children the best possible start in life.

In order to apply you will need to possess a Health Visiting qualification and be registered on the appropriate part of the NMC register. Travel is an essential part of this role, please demonstrate your ability to fulfil this criterion in your application.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details and please get in touch for further information

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a qualified Health Visitor. You will work autonomously as part of the Health Visiting Team managing a designated caseload of children and families, in order to improve their health and enable them to reach their full potential.

You will manage an identified enhanced caseload and work collaboratively with other agencies to provide high quality care to children and families. Child protection work will involve gathering and analysing information to make informed assessments, appropriate referrals and participating and contributing at case conferences and core group meetings.

To identify and monitor the health needs of a given population and facilitate the implementation of evidence based health care.

To develop public health initiatives in line with local and national priorities which promote, protect and improve the health of the population and reduce health inequalities.

To support the Team Lead/Manager CYP in developing innovative practice

About us

Health Visiting along with the School Nursing Team belong to the Enfield 0-19 Children's Community Service. The Service is commissioned by the Local Authority (Public Health) and sits within NorthMiddlesex University NHS Trust, and is based at The Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield.

There are good public transport links and Enfield is served by trains to Enfield Town (Overground) 6 minutes' walk and Enfield Chase (Great Northern Services) 15 minutes' walk.

There are 4 Health Visiting Teams, delivering The Healthy Child Programme, and the teams consist of health visitors, early years' practitioners and health visitor assistants.

Partnership working is very important to ensure our children and young people receive the best outcomes, and we work closely with GP's, midwives, other health professionals along with children's social care, early help, early years, children centres and voluntary organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the provision of care for children and families in accordance with the principles and practice of Health Visiting by undertaking home visits and contacts at other community venues e.g. Children Centres

• To manage and prioritise workload according to the identified health needs of the children and families within the community ensuring the effective use of resources.
• To lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (2009).
• To be responsible for the supervision, line management and delegation of duties of to the skill mix team
• Delivery of key performance indicators (Kpis) within required time scales
• To compile caseload/community profiles/health needs assessments in order to establish the health needs of the community and to plan and implement appropriate public health initiatives.
• To review regularly with the Team Leader and Child Protection Supervisor in supervision families causing concern, record agreed action and follow through according to Trust and Safeguarding policies.
• To liaise with the School Health Service, with particular reference to vulnerable children, their families and children with special needs. Last reviewed:24/06/21
• To adopt a team approach to Health Visiting, working in close collaboration with other members of the team, offering support and providing reciprocal cover for colleagues in their absence
• To organise, develop and participate in public health activities including health promotion with individuals and groups.
• To adopt champion roles in line with the 6 High Impact Areas of the Healthy Child programme and other specialist roles
• To develop effective partnerships and relationships with primary and secondary health care colleagues, statutory and voluntary agencies.
• To work within the policies and guidelines set out by the Trust and NMC Code of Conduct.
• To take responsibility for Nurse Prescribing in line with National and local guidelines.
• To inform the Team Leader/ Clinical Lead about work load constraints that may adversely affect the level of service which can be provided.
• To ensure that all untoward incidents, accidents and areas of clinical risk are identified and reported in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• To keep contemporaneous notes and accurate records and maintain client confidentiality according to NMC and Trust guidelines.
• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post.
• To promote, develop and foster an environment that is conducive to learning for students and skill mix staff including mentorship and preceptorship of junior staff and students.
• To participate in research/audit and statistical data which are approved and agreed.
• To contribute to policies and the development and implementation of care pathways.
• To advise on the treatment of minor ailments/illnesses in children.
• To promote the uptake of immunisations for all children in accordance with Department of Health guidelines.
• To practise as a Nurse Prescriber in accordance with the NMC and Organisational procedures and guidelines, providing appropriate advice and treatment for children and families and reviewing effectiveness of any medication prescribed.
• Administration of BCG immunisations if required/undertaking new born blood spot screening for under ones Last reviewed:24/06/21 10 Communication
• Dealing with sensitive or contentious information
• To participate in identified meetings such as case conferences, core group meetings, strategy meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
• To participate in multi-agency working and develop links with Childrens Social care, school nursing and local GP surgeries in order to facilitate effective information sharing.
• To assist in developing and maintaining good working relationships with all colleagues, children and families
• To be conversant with the Trusts Children/Adult Safeguarding Procedures, referring any concerns as appropriate. Policy Development
• To participate and contribute to research, audit and evaluation of new ways of working.
• To adhere to all Trust policies, procedural guidelines and current legislation Service Development
• To participate and contribute to developing practices or protocols Systems and Equipment
• To maintain equipment and report to senior staff when there is any malfunction
• To be aware of Health and Safety hazards in the working environment and report them to a senior member of staff. To be aware of Trust policies and procedures with regard to Health and Safety. Effort, Mental and Environment Physical effort
• Frequently exerts light/moderate physical effort, for short periods
• Frequent short periods of driving Mental Effort
• Frequent concentration to complete assessment and analysis of client need
• Work pattern altering to meet service need and prioritising work issues accordingly with changes faced Last reviewed:24/06/21 11
• Car driving for liaison with agencies and to attend meetings and training
• Sitting moderate periods in the office when using visual display units / writing records / correspondence
• Working from other sites within the community, including working from home Emotional Effort
• Frequent exposure to distressing/highly distressing circumstances
• Dealing with difficult family situations or circumstances
• Discussing concerns and negotiating outcomes re safeguarding children with colleagues, primary and secondary care professionals
• As an employee of this organisation you may be asked to carry out duties at any of its establishments, at any time at any time throughout the duration of your contract.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse
• Registered Children's' Nurse
• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Registered Midwife
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification (Health Visiting)
• Current NMC Registration for Health Visiting
• Registered Nurse Prescriber (NMC V100)

Desirable

• Evidence of continual professional development at level 6

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme (2009)
• Knowledge of the Public Health role of contemporary health visiting and working in community settings
• Knowledge of local and national policies which influence the provision of health visiting
• Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
• Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist knowledge with reference to child development, perinatal mental health, child protection
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Evidence of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution
• Experience of ensuring that clinical practice is based on sound evidence and audit

Desirable

• Experience of managing staff within a team
• Experience of working with diverse populations
• Experience as a Practice Assessor/Supervisor

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent, adaptable communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to support children and families to make informed decisions in relation to their health and well-being
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to working within a changing environment

Employer details

Employer name

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Enfield community

Enfield

EN1 3ES

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393-NMUH-1542