NHS

Health Visitor


Pay35,392.00 - 42,168.00 / year
LocationGrimsby/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: F0055-24-0000?language=en&page=341&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      This is an exciting opportunity to join the Health Visiting Service and share your valuable skills, knowledge and Leadership skills. Come and work with us in North East Lincolnshire as a Health Visitor We are looking for fully qualified Health Visitors who are dynamic, motivated, flexible and enthusiastic; to join our well established Health Visiting Service in North East Lincolnshire Council. You will work from a variety of settings including Family hubs, partner agencies and homes working flexibly and creatively to best engage and meet the diverse health needs of the 0-5 population.

      Main duties of the job

      • Clinical Nursing Practice

      • Utilise specialist skills and knowledge to assess the health and health related needs of children and their families. Identify, develop, deliver and review packages of care that ensure effective treatment and referral to maximise potential health outcomes.

      • Undertake child health promotion, utilising therapeutic relationships with individuals, families and communities

      • Work as an autonomous practitioner, assessing and delivering care in a range of settings, assuming professional and legal accountability for all aspects of own work in line with North East Lincolnshire Councils objectives and national and local guidance.

      • Identify and minimise risk to ensure children are protected and remain safe, working in partnership with families and other agencies.

      • Ensure adherence to nurse prescribing policy when utilising specialist nurse prescriber knowledge to diagnose, prescribe and treat a range of clinical conditions and ensure adherence to Childrens Health Provisions Issuing and Recording of FP10 Standard Operating Procedure.

      • To complete accurate, contemporaneous records on electronic record systems in a timely manner in line with NMC and North East Lincolnshire Councils guidelines and policies

      • To provide up to date evidenced based care, advice and support to children and their families.

      About us

      At North East Lincolnshire Council, we have a unique ability to provide the ultimate work life balance for our employees. Situated within the award-winning costal area of Cleethorpes and the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, North East Lincolnshire Council provide the perfect location for you to Live, Work & Play.

      Our Vision & Purpose

      To create a stronger economy and stronger communities and improve the lives of our people.

      Our Values

      ValuingPeople

      Honesty

      Striving for Continuous Improvement

      Openness

      Commitment

      Behaving with Integrity

      As well as the huge diversity of work, there are people from many different backgrounds working in local government. Local government values the contribution different people make and recognise that the strength of an organisation lies in having a diverse workforce.

      Employee discounts, savings and salary sacrifice

      Employees have access to a wide range of discounts and national offers

      Date posted

      30 January 2024

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 6

      Salary

      £35,392 to £42,168 a year Band 6

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Flexible working

      Reference number

      F0055-24-0000

      Job locations

      Kent Street

      Grimsby

      DN32 7DJ


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Job Summary

        We are looking for fully qualified Health Visitors who are dynamic, motivated, flexible and enthusiastic; to join our well established Health Visiting Service in North East Lincolnshire Council. You will work from a variety of settings including Family hubs, partner agencies and homes working flexibly and creatively to best engage and meet the diverse health needs of the 0-5 population.

        Applicants should have good organisational abilities, excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, utilising electronic systems. Excellent knowledge of the current health agenda relating to Childrens Services and Health Visiting is a necessity and the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.

        You will be expected to demonstrate clinical expertise and governance in all aspects of safeguarding children whilst being supported by robust organisational supervision, guidelines and policies.

        We offer restorative clinical supervision, a supportive induction package and comprehensive preceptorship framework for newly qualified Health Visitors. The post offers Agenda for Change terms and conditions. If you would like an informal visit or need more information, please contact Melanie Hill (01472) 323660.

        Please ensure that you read the Job Description which also includes the person specification before applying for this post.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Job Summary

        We are looking for fully qualified Health Visitors who are dynamic, motivated, flexible and enthusiastic; to join our well established Health Visiting Service in North East Lincolnshire Council. You will work from a variety of settings including Family hubs, partner agencies and homes working flexibly and creatively to best engage and meet the diverse health needs of the 0-5 population.

        Applicants should have good organisational abilities, excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, utilising electronic systems. Excellent knowledge of the current health agenda relating to Childrens Services and Health Visiting is a necessity and the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.

        You will be expected to demonstrate clinical expertise and governance in all aspects of safeguarding children whilst being supported by robust organisational supervision, guidelines and policies.

        We offer restorative clinical supervision, a supportive induction package and comprehensive preceptorship framework for newly qualified Health Visitors. The post offers Agenda for Change terms and conditions. If you would like an informal visit or need more information, please contact Melanie Hill (01472) 323660.

        Please ensure that you read the Job Description which also includes the person specification before applying for this post.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • NMC Registered Nurse/Midwife
      • SCPHN Health Qualification

      Skills

      Essential

      • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

      Experience

      Essential

      • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

      Desirable

      • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

      Knowledge & Understanding

      Essential

      • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

      Desirable

      • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • NMC Registered Nurse/Midwife
      • SCPHN Health Qualification

      Skills

      Essential

      • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

      Experience

      Essential

      • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

      Desirable

      • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

      Knowledge & Understanding

      Essential

      • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

      Desirable

      • The job description is attached as a separate document. Please refer to it for more information.

      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 (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      North East Lincolnshire Council

      Address

      Kent Street

      Grimsby

      DN32 7DJ


      Employer's website

      https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      North East Lincolnshire Council

      Address

      Kent Street

      Grimsby

      DN32 7DJ


      Employer's website

      https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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