• Job Description

  Req#: C9407-25-0223?language=en&page=72&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Health Visiting team is part of the wider HCP 0-19 service. The team provides community-based services for Babies and Children (aged 0-5 years). The Health Visiting service works with stakeholders across a number of settings and organisations to lead delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (0-5) to improve child health outcomes and ensure that families at risk are identified at the earliest opportunity.

  The overarching aim of public health services for children (0-5) is to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of children and families. The Health Visiting service is a workforce of specialist community public health nurses who provide expert advice, support and interventions to families with children between 0-5 years and help empower parents/carers to make decisions that affect their children's future health and wellbeing. This service is led by Health Visitors and supported by a skill mix team. The service is central to delivering public health outcomes for children.PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

  Main duties of the job

  To engage in training in order to complete the BSc (Hons) Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health (Specialist Practitioner award in School Nursing). This will involve liaising with all relevant parties within the practice area and at the assigned University in order to gain the desired 50% theory and 50% practical element of the course. In order to attain successful completion, the

  Students will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the primary care setting, carrying out clinical duties with patients / clients as agreed with their Practice Teacher/Practice Assessor. The student will be accountable to the respective local manager according to local management structures, and responsible to the allocated Practice Teacher/Practice Assessor for the term of training.

  The student will be expected to take responsibility for their adult learning and to inform their Practice Teacher/Practice Assessor and University contact should there be any exceptional circumstances preventing the completion of any aspects of the course. It is stressed that some of the information, which is handled by the student

  Health Visiting is of a highly confidential nature and should not be divulged to another party nor should it be discussed with colleagues unless it is essential to do so. The student will be expected to follow local organisation's sickness and absence policy, reporting sickness or absences to both the employer and university.

  About us

  Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space

  Details

  Date posted

  20 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  407-COMMUNITY-7263627-A

  Job locations

  Across Walsall

  Beechdale Health Centre

  Walsall

  WS2 7EZ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Being personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and ensuring compliance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct

  Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating patient information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and family/carers

  Working in a non-judgmental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups

  Ensuring that prior to any course of action involving individuals / groups has their informed consent

  Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside of the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and identifying actions to rectify any issues

  Focusing resources to ensure equity of access for all individuals and groups

  Allocating work so as to make best use of the knowledge and skills of team members

  Adhering to all Human Resources policies such as bullying and harassment, disciplinary and grievance, recruitment and retention

  Co-operating with the organisations management and others in meeting statutory and local requirements of the Health and Safety policy

  Undertaking work activities and related training as defined in local employing Trusts health and safety policies and procedures

  Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues, patients and others.

  Reporting any issues in the workplace that may put health and safety at risk

  Having the responsibility for accident / incident reporting

  Sharing relevant information with others consistent with local agreements made between the agencies / professionals involved

  Developing systems and processes that engage with users of the service ensuring services are designed to meet need

  Leading by example to inspire others with the values and vision for the present and future of School Nurses

  Highlighting to individuals, the team and local employing Trusts benefits of new ways of working

  Recognising and acknowledging the knowledge and skills of other team members

  The ability to constructively challenge current working practices and

  overcome barriers during time of change

  Following local employer guidelines and policies on safeguarding

  Complying with and fulfil the objectives of the primary health care team

  Participating in the setting of personal objectives with Practice Teachers through the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes

  Demonstrating nursing procedures where applicable

  Complying with local employing organisations policies, procedures and guidelines and with relevant statutory / Department of Health directives

  Ensuring data is inputted onto local IT systems accurately and on time as required by the local employing organisation

  Co-operating and assisting in research and survey programmes relating to the client group or the nursing profession.

  Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with clients and other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies

  Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the clients and report any changes in the clients condition to the School Nursing team, practice teacher and the general practitioner or other member of the health / social care team

  Attending and participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as required

  Identifying problems with communication systems and helping to improve its effectiveness with other professionals and team members

  Ability to provide comprehensive and accurate written records that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions

  Ability to formally present and discuss with individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to Health Visiting and Public Health

  Being responsible for the assessment of care needs for identified case load / client group

  Discussing and identifying who is responsible for the assessment of identified client groups

  Identifying the multiple needs of the patient, family / carer, giving counsel and advice appropriate to the situation

  Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groups in a holistic way taking into consideration of cultural differences

  Promoting clients rights during the assessment process

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Being personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and ensuring compliance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct

  Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating patient information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and family/carers

  Working in a non-judgmental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups

  Ensuring that prior to any course of action involving individuals / groups has their informed consent

  Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside of the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and identifying actions to rectify any issues

  Focusing resources to ensure equity of access for all individuals and groups

  Allocating work so as to make best use of the knowledge and skills of team members

  Adhering to all Human Resources policies such as bullying and harassment, disciplinary and grievance, recruitment and retention

  Co-operating with the organisations management and others in meeting statutory and local requirements of the Health and Safety policy

  Undertaking work activities and related training as defined in local employing Trusts health and safety policies and procedures

  Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues, patients and others.

  Reporting any issues in the workplace that may put health and safety at risk

  Having the responsibility for accident / incident reporting

  Sharing relevant information with others consistent with local agreements made between the agencies / professionals involved

  Developing systems and processes that engage with users of the service ensuring services are designed to meet need

  Leading by example to inspire others with the values and vision for the present and future of School Nurses

  Highlighting to individuals, the team and local employing Trusts benefits of new ways of working

  Recognising and acknowledging the knowledge and skills of other team members

  The ability to constructively challenge current working practices and

  overcome barriers during time of change

  Following local employer guidelines and policies on safeguarding

  Complying with and fulfil the objectives of the primary health care team

  Participating in the setting of personal objectives with Practice Teachers through the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes

  Demonstrating nursing procedures where applicable

  Complying with local employing organisations policies, procedures and guidelines and with relevant statutory / Department of Health directives

  Ensuring data is inputted onto local IT systems accurately and on time as required by the local employing organisation

  Co-operating and assisting in research and survey programmes relating to the client group or the nursing profession.

  Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with clients and other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies

  Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the clients and report any changes in the clients condition to the School Nursing team, practice teacher and the general practitioner or other member of the health / social care team

  Attending and participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as required

  Identifying problems with communication systems and helping to improve its effectiveness with other professionals and team members

  Ability to provide comprehensive and accurate written records that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions

  Ability to formally present and discuss with individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to Health Visiting and Public Health

  Being responsible for the assessment of care needs for identified case load / client group

  Discussing and identifying who is responsible for the assessment of identified client groups

  Identifying the multiple needs of the patient, family / carer, giving counsel and advice appropriate to the situation

  Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groups in a holistic way taking into consideration of cultural differences

  Promoting clients rights during the assessment process

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • First level registered nurse

  knowledge and experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of professional development in the field of Health Visiting.

  Desirable

  • Demonstrable current experience working as a staff nurse in a Health Visiting Team

  Key competencies

  Essential

  • Evidence of utilising evidenced based practice and appraising standards, providing clinical direction and support for staff
  • Ability to apply clinical governance framework to clinical practice.
  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal with children, families and professionals
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • First level registered nurse

  knowledge and experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of professional development in the field of Health Visiting.

  Desirable

  • Demonstrable current experience working as a staff nurse in a Health Visiting Team

  Key competencies

  Essential

  • Evidence of utilising evidenced based practice and appraising standards, providing clinical direction and support for staff
  • Ability to apply clinical governance framework to clinical practice.
  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal with children, families and professionals
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

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

  Additional 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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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

  Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Across Walsall

  Beechdale Health Centre

  Walsall

  WS2 7EZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Across Walsall

  Beechdale Health Centre

  Walsall

  WS2 7EZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.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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