Health Visitor Band 6

Whittington Health; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Health Visitor eager to impact families and children in their formative years. Join a dynamic team at the Barnet 0-19 Service, part of an established health trust, where you'll collaborate with diverse partners to deliver essential health services. This role offers the chance to manage a caseload, support community health initiatives, and engage in continuous professional development. With a focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Wellbeing Resources

Qualifications

• Registered Health Visitor with NMC qualification required.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of families and deliver the Healthy Child Programme.
• Identify health needs and address inequalities within communities.
• Line manage junior staff and support new team members.

Skills

Teamwork

Change Management

Excellent Communication

Delegation

Time Management

Data Monitoring

Education

Health Visiting professional qualification

Degree level education or equivalent

Continuing Professional Development

Job description

Main area: Health Visitor Band 6

Grade: Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 220-WHT-2919

Employer: Whittington Health NHS Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Various sites

Town: London

Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 per annum inclusive of HCAS

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 18/02/2025 23:59

Job overview

Band 6 Health Visitor

Are you a passionate Health Visitor eager to make a transformative impact on families and children during their crucial first five years? If so, we have an incredible opportunity just for you!

Join us at the Barnet 0-19 Service, now proudly a part of Whittington Health Trust, which serves vibrant communities across five North London boroughs.

Why Choose Us?

Be Part of a Diverse and Dynamic Community: Barnet is a bustling, richly diverse borough where you'll find endless opportunities to collaborate with a variety of partners and make a real difference.

Integrated, Supportive Team: Our 0-19 Service team is friendly, supportive, and united by a common goal – to put children and their families at the heart of everything we do.

Innovative Training and Development: We believe in continuous growth. Benefit from our robust training programs and stimulating professional development opportunities designed to expand your skillset.

Flexible Working: We understand the importance of work-life balance. We can support you with flexible working arrangements where suitable.

Prioritising Your Wellbeing: At Whittington Health, your wellbeing is our priority. You can access a wide range of support and resources to ensure you’re always at your best.

Main duties of the job

The Health Visitor is responsible for the delivery of the universal and targeted Healthy Child Programme (HCP) to local families. The Health Visitor will support the development of the service and work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of a safe and effective HCP.

1. To manage a caseload of families, being the named health professional responsible for the planning and delivery of the HCP.
2. To identify needs within families or communities using child and family-centred public health approaches to address health inequalities.
3. To line manage junior members of staff, ensuring completion of annual appraisals and personal development.
4. To support students and new starters and assist in the retention and recruitment of staff.
5. To deliver needs-led evidence-based care that supports local and national priorities and policies.
6. To be the principal point of contact for allocated GP Practices and Children’s Centres.
7. To work with local providers and users to develop and promote accessible and responsive practice.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• Health Visiting professional qualification, registered on the 3rd part of the NMC Register.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to develop and support management of change.
• Excellent communication skills: IT, written, and oral.
• Ability to delegate work appropriately and safely.
• Ability to set personal objectives and manage time, priorities, and stressful situations.
• Collect and monitor data as required.

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme and the ability to identify, respond to, and evaluate family health needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding processes and child protection procedures.
• Knowledge of infection control standards.
• Commitment to developing excellent services focused on improved outcomes for children.
• Management experience in a health service setting.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to build professional and personal credibility.
• Ability to recognize own need for support and supervision.
• Able to exercise initiative.
• Self-motivated.
• Work flexibly to address the needs of the service.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS

To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies. All staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Your application form

• Provide only business email addresses for your referees.
• Include evidence of meeting the essential requirements in your application.

Other important information

• Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.
• Applications are welcome from individuals wishing to job share or work flexible patterns.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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