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Location
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Profession
Health visitor
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
22 Oct 2024
Contract Type
12 months (Fixed Term)
Posted Date
01 Oct 2024

Job overview

Are you a NMC registered nurse (child, adult, mental health or learning disability) or a NMC registered midwife with a BSc (Hons) or evidence of previous L6 or L7 study and interested in a career in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting?

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to undertake a fully funded sponsorship to qualify as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - Health Visitor. The Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) (Health Visiting) course is offered full-time at Post Graduate Diploma level (Level 7), in partnership with Birmingham City University.

Commencing Monday 3rd  February 2025

Previous applicants do not apply.

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 Health Visiting).

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Professional / Ethical Practice

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

Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating client information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the client 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 Trust’s health and safety policies and procedures

Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues, clients 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 Health Visiting

Highlighting to individuals, the team and local employing Trust’s 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

Personal / Professional Development

To ensure that the requirements for registration with the NMC is met.

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 organisation’s 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

Patient Care Delivery / Communication

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 client’s condition to the health visiting team, practice teacher and the general practitioner or other member of the health / social care team as required

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

Working within the primary care setting as a member of the health care team, participating in activities, which address the health needs of the caseload or client group

Providing and maintaining a high standard of care for clients in their homes, health centres, children centres and practice surgeries using a model of care, that is consistent with best evidence and within own scope of practice and legislation

Agreeing in partnership with the individual client or group in the planning of, implementation of, and evaluation of a robust care plans

Ensuring the changing needs of individuals and groups are identified in a timely manner and ensure adjustments to programmes of care are made

Identify, plan and undertake specific health promotional activities with identified target groups

Promoting and maintaining optimum health in clients / carers

Providing health education to all clients/ carers to include care and safety of drugs, equipment and prevention of accidents

Giving advice on the health needs of the community

Actively involving the target group in the planning and implementation of any proposed programme of intervention

Following local employing organisation’s policies and guidelines in all suspected forms of abuse

Ensuring that concerns and identified potential risks are referred to the appropriate Medical Practitioner and other related agencies immediately.

The student will be expected to take responsibility for their adult learning and to inform their Practice Teacher 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 visitors 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.