Student Health Visitor

Job responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Professional / Ethical Practice

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

Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating client information, in sucha 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 ofthe NMC Professional Code of Conduct and identifying actions to rectifyany issues

Focusing resources to ensure equity of access for all individuals andgroups

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

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

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

Undertaking work activities and related training as defined in localemploying Trusts 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 atrisk

Having the responsibility for accident / incident reporting

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

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

Leading by example to inspire others with the values and vision for thepresent and future of Health Visiting

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

Recognising and acknowledging the knowledge and skills of other teammembers

The ability to constructively challenge current working practices andovercome 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 Teachersthrough the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes

Demonstrating nursing procedures where applicable

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

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

Co-operating and assisting in research and survey programmes relating tothe 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 reportany changes in the clients condition to the health visiting team, practiceteacher and the general practitioner or other member of the health / socialcare team as required

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

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

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

Ability to formally present and discuss with individuals and groups ideasand 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 ofidentified client groups

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

Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groupsin 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 careteam, participating in activities, which address the health needs of thecaseload 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 ofcare, that is consistent with best evidence and within own scope of practiceand 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 atimely manner and ensure adjustments to programmes of care are made

Identify, plan and undertake specific health promotional activities withidentified target groups

Promoting and maintaining optimum health in clients / carers

Providing health education to all clients/ carers to include care and safetyof 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 ofany proposed programme of intervention

Following local employing organisations policies and guidelines in allsuspected forms of abuse

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

The student will be expected to take responsibility for their adult learningand to inform their Practice Teacher and University contact should there beany exceptional circumstances preventing the completion of any aspects ofthe course.

It is stressed that some of the information, which is handled by the studenthealth visitors is of a highly confidential nature and should not be divulgedto another party nor should it be discussed with colleagues unless it isessential to do so.

The student will be expected to follow local organisations sickness andabsence policy, reporting sickness or absences to both the employer anduniversity.

Qualifications

Essential

• RN or RM Current NMC Registration.
• Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme, and at least 120 credits at level 5(diploma).
• Portfolio evidence of continual professional & academic development
• For those wishing to undertake the degree at post graduate diploma level - applicants should hold an appropriate degree.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of study at Level 6.
• Mentorship qualification
• Post -registration training
• Evidence of a conditional offer from the University

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence-based practice
• Demonstrates ability for team working.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently

Desirable

• Demonstrates an awareness of working in the Community.
• Experience within HV team
• Evidence of collaborative working within a multi-professional arena
• Of Health Promotion.
• Of audit/ evaluation/ research.

Skills

Essential

• Can demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills.
• Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice.
• Understands and can demonstrate accountability.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice.
• Computer literate - ability to use software programmes designed to maximise the contribution to the post e.g. Microsoft, Word, Excel.
• Demonstrates sound literacy/numerical skills.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written.
• Understanding of HV role
• Understanding of wider NHS
• Prioritising & decision making.
• Assessment skills.
• Reflective practice.
• Self-motivation.
• Flexible and resourceful.
• Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of Health and Safety
• Awareness of equality and diversity in delivery of health care.
• Ability to work in different settings.
• Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Desirable

• Partnership working within a multi- disciplinary team
• Project management.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can demonstrate use of initiative.
• Enthusiastic approach to delivery of care.
• Adaptable to demands of role.
• Flexible/ willingness to work across the Trust area as the job/services require.
• Demonstrate qualities of a role model
• Demonstrates a likely ability to cope with academic level of study required
• Ability to travel across locations whilst on practice placement.
• Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Display ability to evaluate situations and problems with common sense and creativity.
• Flexibility with working patterns.
• Ability to think innovatively.
• Can work under direction.
• Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive patient information

Other

Essential

• Must be willing to undertake Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure to Enhanced/Standard level.
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country
• Ability to independently travel around the area as per job/service requirements.
• Able to deal with exposure to volatile and potentially aggressive situations

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).