South Tyneside 0-19 Team have exciting opportunities for either a passionate & committed Health Visitor or Student Health visitor who are due to qualify within the next 3 months. Commencement in post at Band 6 will be subject to ability to provide evidence of relevant qualifications. Successful applicants who are due to qualify will be offered a conditional offer subject to providing evidence, this will be for 3 months and will be paid at band 5 until qualification can be verified. We are looking for candidates with excellent clinical & communication skills & those who are able to deliver safe & effective practice. Successful candidates will be responsible for the planning & delivery of the Healthy Child Programme to a diverse population ranging from universal in reach to personalised in response. You will support the children & families of South Tyneside have the best start in life. The post holder will also contribute to the Public Health Agenda, meet Public Health targets & address local health inequalities. We welcome applications from newly qualified & experienced Health Visitors & offer a robust preceptorship to newly qualified health visitors. The role requires an individual with a passion for working together with multi-agency (statutory and voluntary) partners & providers to improve the lives of children and families. You must have the flexibility to support the team and your own identified caseload.(SCPHN) Qualification essential

Main duties of the job

• 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
• To be responsible for leading the universal national Healthy Child Programme through home visiting, clinics and multiagency settings e.g. Family Hubs
• 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
• 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 e.g. Early Help Plans, postnatal depression and Solihull behaviour management
• Work in collaboration with local statutory, voluntary and mainstream services to ensure that children and families can access other health and support services
• To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care

About us

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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

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Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to assist clients to move as per the Trust Moving and Handling Policy
• Carriage of equipment necessary for role
• Car driver with access to a car

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse of Midwife
• Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner-Health Visiting

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Leadership qualification
• Nurse Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a community setting, public health role, home visiting
• Experience of working in a multiagency way
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Works to agreed standards and protocols

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage discussions with families and other agencies, write complex and sensitive reports e.g. child protection
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Able to carry out clinical and social assessment to make the case for referral resources for families
• able to work effectively with a range of other multiagency professionals to ensure best outcomes for children
• IT skills to enable the production of reports, communicate via email receive reports and communication
• Able to carry out audit of workload as required
• Resilience, self-awareness, non-judgmental, driven to improve outcomes for children
• Knowledge of current policy, legislation relating to children, families, public health
• Willing to undertake further training related to support role development

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clarendon

Windmill Way

Hebburn

Tyne and Wear

NE31 1AT

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