Specialist Health Visitor for Minor Illness and Accident Prevention

Central London Community NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated professional to lead a quality improvement project focused on health literacy and minor illness management. This role involves project management, clinical leadership, and the development of teaching methods to enhance staff and client understanding. With a commitment to both patient and employee well-being, this organization offers a supportive environment for career development and flexible working options. Join a team that values your expertise and contributes to meaningful health improvements in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Highly specialist knowledge in health visiting practice.
• Experience in project management and clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and lead quality improvement projects.
• Provide leadership and support to health visiting colleagues.
• Teach staff and clients about minor illnesses and accident prevention.

Skills

Health Literacy

Clinical Leadership

Project Management

Teaching and Support

Minor Illness Management

Accident Prevention

Education

Relevant Health Qualification

Specialist Knowledge in Health Visiting

Job description

A Vacancy at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

This post will project manage and clinically lead a quality improvement project relating to health literacy, managing minor illnesses, accident prevention, and improving the uptake of health and developmental reviews.

Scope the current provision across the nominated boroughs relating to minor illness and accident prevention and provide an analysis of any gaps in service or practice.

Develop a project brief and plan identifying key milestones and service improvements in the given area.

To act as a role model demonstrating highly specialist knowledge in health visiting practice as the HIA lead, that is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practice experience.

To provide facilitative and supportive leadership to health visiting colleagues. To act as a lead in your specific area of interest.

To actively participate in the teaching and support of staff and clients about minor illnesses and accident prevention.

Assist mentors to plan creative methods of teaching and learning that optimize the student experience in the specific areas of minor illness and accident prevention.

Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

1. A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
2. Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
3. Flexible working options.
4. Annual travel card loan.
5. Training, support, and development in your career.

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: Benefits Overview.

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for an outline of skills, knowledge, and experience required.

This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Dec 2024.