Health Visitor

Job summary

How would you like to work as part of a high performing Health Visiting Service in the beautiful county of Buckinghamshire? We currently have opportunities to join Health Visiting teams in several localities across Buckinghamshire, with vacancies available within individual teams.

We can offer you a supportive, stimulating and friendly environment that encourages learning and development. We support Champions in areas such as - Breastfeeding, Solihull Approach, Domestic Abuse, Perinatal Mental Health and CONI. The Health Visiting service has successfully achieved BFI stage 3 accreditation and we are proud to offer a high standard of breastfeeding support to our families.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join us and share your valuable skills, knowledge and leadership qualities.

We welcome all applicants, experienced or newly qualified.

Main duties of the job

You will be leading the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as part of a team that includes Community Staff Nurses and Community Nursery Nurses with support from experienced Locality Leads.

• We are committed to providing the best care for our clients and their families
• We listen to you, value you and embrace new ideas-we want all colleagues to contribute to the direction of the service
• We value our colleagues and are committed to your development - we want you and your career to flourish.
• We offer a preceptorship package to our newly qualified Health Visitors and regular restorative clinical and safeguarding supervision.
• We offer excellent training and support further education

You must be a registered SCPHN (Health Visiting) with current NMC registration.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• RGN Level 1
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health Visiting - Cert/Diploma/Degree
• Leadership training
• Nurse Prescribing Qualification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Mentoring and supervision skills
• Ability to write detailed reports on client care to ensure interpretation by other members of the team for complete and safe care of the client

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Evidence of facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to carry out complex clinical assessments
• Experience of Child Protection Policies and Procedures

Desirable

• Staff Appraisal training

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to travel to various community sites daily