Health Visitor

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave increasing with/

Excellent learning and career developm

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is seeking SCPH Qualified Health Visitors to join our dynamic team on a full or part-time basis. You will deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families, working with partners to support safeguarding and healthy development.

We provide a robust induction, supervision, and ongoing professional development, with a focus on teamwork, flexible working options, and use of technology to enhance care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting) active on the NMC register.
• Non-medical prescriber qualification is required.
• Evidence of continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outcome-focused care plans with clients.
• Deliver core and targeted health visiting services to children aged 0-5 and families.
• Collaborate with partners and agencies and participate in safeguarding and Healthy Child Programme delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Partnership working

Communication skills

Education

Registered Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting) on NMC register

Non-medical prescriber

Job description

We are currently looking for SCPH Qualified Health Visitors to join our team on either a full or part time basis!

If you are a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Health Visitor, you could be part of our forward-thinking, vibrant team.

You will work within Reading to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families. We maintain a team-focused approach and use technology to support our service.

You will be supported by a Health Visiting manager and colleagues, as we believe in developing staff. We offer a robust induction and preceptorship programme, appraisal process, ongoing safeguarding, clinical and management supervision, and training to support career development.

We ask that you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, and a passion for working with children and families.

We have been awarded 'Outstanding' by the CQC and are fully Baby Friendly accredited. We share the organisation’s vision, values and goals to deliver safe and effective services. Commitment to teamwork, flexibility and partnership working is essential, collaborating with Children's Centres to deliver the Healthy Child Programme underpinned by the Solihull Approach.

If you are looking to work somewhere respectful to young people and families, that values staff and strives to be the best, we could be the team for you.

Main duties of the job

If you regard yourself as an enthusiastic and dynamic qualified health visitor then you may be suitable to join our forward thinking, vibrant team of health visitors in Reading.Whether you are an experienced health visitor or have only just receivedyour qualification, we will ensure you receive devoted,effective support from both your health visiting line manager and colleagues within your team.

You will work within the Reading area to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families.You will requireexcellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, along withgreat communication skills and a passion for working with children and families.

A commitment to team working, flexibility and working with partners is essential, as you will collaborate with Children'sCentre'sin the implementation of the Healthy ChildProgrammeunderpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working.

Some of the general responsibilities include:

Develop and implement outcome focused care plans and evaluate care given, in partnership with clients.

Provide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parentingskillsand delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families.

Develop andfacilitateHealth Visitingdrop inclinics, health promotionactivitiesand groups.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job responsibilities

The "must haves" for this role:

You must be aRegistered Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)active on theNMC register

Ability to carry/manoeuvrelight to moderate loads

You willbe aNon-medicalprescriber

You will hold a validUKdriverslicensewithaccess to avehicle

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

• Registered Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting) active on the NMC register
• Non-medical prescriber
• Evidence of continual professional development

Previous Experience

• Experience in management of cases where a child has a protection plan
• Experience of interagency working
• Experience of community clinics

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High standard of clinical work
• Knowledge of Child Protection policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the Healthy Child programme
• Understanding of current relevant legislation and recommendations
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Diversity and inclusion awareness
• Reflective and innovative practitioner Ability to delegate appropriately
• Ability to be flexible and respond to service needs quickly
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Previous experience of working in a Health Visiting Team

Additional Requirements

• Car Driver who holds full driving licence
• The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Whitley Health & Social Services Centre, 268 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PJ

Whitley Health & Social Services Centre, 268 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PJ