Health Visitor (Specialist Community Public Health Nursing) SCPHN

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority is seeking registered Health Visitors in Exeter who are innovative and enthusiastic about improving outcomes for families. The role involves managing workloads, multi-agency collaboration, and addressing health inequalities in varied landscapes. Candidates must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree and have current UK registration. This position offers flexible working arrangements and engagement in initiatives aimed at enhancing public health across Devon.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS pension scheme

Development Opportunities

Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have up-to-date health visiting/school nursing experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential.
• Current UK professional registration required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage changing and challenging work load priorities.
• Work in close partnership with community and statutory agencies.
• Support the Better Births agenda and focus on public health.

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures

Up to date health visiting/school nursing experience

Communication skills in English

Education

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree – Health Visitor / School Nurse

Qualification at Masters level

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for registered Health Visitors who are innovative; motivated; and enthusiastic, seeking to make a real difference improving outcomes for children and families in Devon! Here in Devon, we strive to deliver an excellent service to the children, young people and families living in our Community. Health visiting in Devon affords amazing variation allowing you opportunity to make a difference to the lives of families and communities across both rural and urban locations. Devon is varied with health inequalities and affluency which cross paths across the varied landscape.

Main duties of the job

You will work within corporate teams and be rostered to work in our duty hub covering a defined geographical area. You'll be supported by Team Leaders and various dedicated health professionals including Health Visitors, School Nurses and Community Health Workers. You'll lead and manage changing and challenging work load priorities. Working in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies; multi-agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role. We are working together with our local midwifery services to support the Better Births agenda. Continuity is fast becoming priority for every family in Devon, with a focus on a strong public health approach. The opportunity to think innovatively is increasingly becoming part of everything we do in our new model of health visiting. Our aim is not just to influence local Health Visiting agendas but also to be innovative and a partner in influencing national Health Visiting agendas.

About us

With two coastlines, Dartmoor and Exmoor, as areas of natural beauty we have an amazing landscape to frame your working day. Benefits - Employee Assistance Programme - NHS pension scheme - Development Opportunities - Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme - Flexible working within service hours.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Job description

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person specification

Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Desirable

• Up to date health visiting/school nursing experience.
• Previous experience participating in research projects.

Qualifications

• Qualification – Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree – Health Visitor / School Nurse.

Desirable qualifications

• Qualification at Masters level.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Devon County Council

Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 4QD

Website: https://www.devon.gov.uk/