Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic Health Visitor, seeking to improve the outcomes for children and families? Our experienced team based in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole would like to hear from you.
You will be part of a supportive team, working with our Local Authority, GP and Third Sector partners to deliver the Healthy Child Programme, plan and implement services for the benefit of the child. You will manage your own caseloads whilst working with the wider multidisciplinary care team in order to provide the best communication and patient care at all levels to the parents / carers of the child.
In return we offer a regular robust clinical, management and Safeguarding supervision, access to a dynamic learning environment for CPD and monthly Reach meetings with peers. We also offer a preceptor programme for newly qualified Health Visitors. We are committed to developing our Health Visitors within the Public Health agenda and ensure we deliver excellent quality of care within our 0-19 Children and Young Peoples Public Health Nursing Team.
The Health Visitor role is a full-time Monday to Friday position. We can be flexible and would welcome part time applicants with a minimum of 22.5 hours. We value our staff and are committed to ensuring a healthy work life balance.
If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please emaildhc.careers@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery whichalways considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.
To provide specialist care and interventions, assessments, treatmentsand managing patients on a caseload, as part of the wider multidisciplinary care team.
To provide specialist advice to others regarding the management andcare of patients / service users.
To devise specialist programmes of care for other professionals todeliver and ensure they are delivered appropriately.
To plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in arange of settings.
Provide supervision, mentorship, training and clinical support to studentsand trained practitioners.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
We would welcome applications from newly qualified professionals and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
We would welcome applications from newly qualified professionals and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- RGN or Registered Midwife
- Health Visiting certificate/Diploma or BSc SCPHN (HV)
- Current NMC registration
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to prioritise
- Current knowledge of the children's agenda and public health agenda
- Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children policy
- Ability to work in multi-agency partnerships
- Ability to reflect on practice
- Ability to use own initiative within the appropriate sphere of responsibility
Desirable
- Mentorship course
- Leadership course
- Post Graduate Qualification relevant to SCPH nursing
- Nurse Prescriber
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Experience in a customer focussed environment
Desirable
- Post qualifying experience in SCPHN (HV)
Managerial / Supervisory Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to manage a team
- Ability to act as a positive role model and motivate other team members
Finance & Resources
Essential
- Ability to utilise resources effectively
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- RGN or Registered Midwife
- Health Visiting certificate/Diploma or BSc SCPHN (HV)
- Current NMC registration
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to prioritise
- Current knowledge of the children's agenda and public health agenda
- Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children policy
- Ability to work in multi-agency partnerships
- Ability to reflect on practice
- Ability to use own initiative within the appropriate sphere of responsibility
Desirable
- Mentorship course
- Leadership course
- Post Graduate Qualification relevant to SCPH nursing
- Nurse Prescriber
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Experience in a customer focussed environment
Desirable
- Post qualifying experience in SCPHN (HV)
Managerial / Supervisory Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to manage a team
- Ability to act as a positive role model and motivate other team members
Finance & Resources
Essential
- Ability to utilise resources effectively
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.
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.
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).
