Health Visitor

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in Belper, Amber Valley, invites applications for an SCPHN Health Visitor. You will work within the Health Visiting Team, delivering the Healthy Child Programme to the 0-5 population and families.

You will develop therapeutic relationships, manage safeguarding, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within a supportive, patient‑centred service that values mentorship and professional development.

Qualifications

• RN or RM with registration
• HV Qualification - Degree, Diploma or Certificate
• Nurse Prescribing

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Healthy Child Programme to the 0-5 population and families.
• Develop therapeutic relationships and work within complex family situations.
• Manage a defined active caseload and Safeguarding Children issues.
• Support and line manage the skill mix team and provide preceptorship

Skills

RN or RM

HV Qualification

Nurse Prescribing

Education

HV Qualification - Degree, Diploma or Certificate

Job description

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Be outstanding - join an outstanding team!

Job overview

Are you a Health Visitor who is a dynamic individual looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to further develop your skills?

Are you passionate about making a difference and improving outcomes for children and their families?

DCHS Children's Services have an exciting opportunity to offer a SCPHN Health Visitor to be a part of the Health Visiting Team based with the Belper Team in Amber Valley

SCPHN qualification and current registration is essential to this role

You will be invested in our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where family welfare is at the heart of all you do.

The Amber Valley 0-19 Team have been awarded Gold accreditation for their work with Families and Communities.

DCHS Children's Services provide Health Visitors opportunities to further develop their career and we offer newly qualified Health Visitors excellent preceptorship, mentorship and supervision. All Health Visitors receive regular clinical and safeguarding supervision.

DCHS is a forward-thinking, supportive Trust, who are a baby-friendly, accredited organisation and achieved Outstanding CQC status.

Main duties of the job

As the new postholder you will deliver the Healthy Child Programme to the 0-5 population and their families. You will be required to develop therapeutic relationships with clients and work within complex family situations providing family focused evidence-based care.

To manage a defined active caseload and take responsibility for Safeguarding Children issues within that caseload.

You will provide services in collaboration with partner agencies, statutory organisations and the voluntary sector and identify and act on the public health needs of the 0- 5 years, working together to improve service provision and outcomes for this population group and their families.

To prescribe according to assessed individual need from the Nurse Prescribing Formulary.

To support and line manage the skill mix team.

You will develop your leadership skills by undertaking mentorship responsibilities to both pre-registration and SCPHN students whilst on placement within the service and provide preceptorship to support new staff members.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

You will have access to DCHS Health and Well-Being Team who provide support with health, lifestyle and mental health.

Person specification

Education, Quals & Training

Essential criteria

• RN or RM
• HV Qualification - Degree, Diploma or Certificate
• Nurse Prescribing

Desirable criteria

• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Post registration study
• Mentorship qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of national + local health priorities and related publications
• Able to demonstrate leading on evidence based public health activites
• Able to demonstrate partnership working with stakeholder services
• Actively working with families where there are safeguarding concerns
• Able to demonstrate leadership skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience of mentoring students in practice

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Involvement in transformational change
• Inclusive and non judgemental approach
• Empathy and understanding
• Positive role model- supporting skill-mix and students

Desirable criteria

• Participation in additional roles/ staff groups

Values, Drivers and Motivators

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel between locations during the working day
• Personal values align with DCHS values
• Evidence of applying a child centred approach

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of seeking development and learning opportunities

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision is to see the health of local communities improve through partnership working, putting people at the centre and looking to the future.

Our values:

1. To get the basics right - For each other, local people and communities
2. To act with compassion and respect - For each other, local people and communities
3. To make a positive difference - For each other, local people and communities
4. To value and develop teamwork - With our partners and within DCHS
5. To value diversity and inclusivity - Of each other, local people and communities.

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.