Health Visitor

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust (DHC) highly values the contribution that the CYP Public Health Service 0 - 19 makes to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families, using evidence-based, early intervention strategies.

As a Health Visitor, you will work within the 0 - 19 Children and Young Persons Public Health Service to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. You will work in partnership with children, young people and families, the Local Authority, Early Intervention Services, Local Authority Children's Services, Early Years Providers, Schools and Education Establishments, voluntary and community sector agencies and other Health Care providers. You will be required to work closely with other members of the CYP Public Health Service 0 - 19, to provide services in response to identified needs, including safeguarding and supporting children, young people and families.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Health Visitor to join our forward-thinking West Dorset Team, this is a year-round post of 15hrs hours per week. The Teams main base is Bridport Medical Centre, West Allington, Bridport.

Emma Callear, Public Health Locality Lead for Bournemouth North on 07881008649 or emma.callear@nhs.net

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy, and dignity.

You will work within the Children Young Person Public Health (CYP PH) Service to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and targeted interventions to children 0 to 5 and their families.

You will promote the health and wellbeing of the 0 to 5 population and their families

You will provide specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients / service users.

You will devise specialist programmes of care for members of the 0-19 team and other professionals, to deliver and ensure they are delivered appropriately.

You will plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings and be proactive in delivering the national and local public health agendas in response to identified health and social need.

You will work in partnership with other agencies and meet agreed standards, objectives, and statutory requirements.

You will provide supervision, mentorship, training and clinical support to students and trained practitioners.

You will provide line management and leadership within the 0-19 team

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

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.