Job summary
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Dudley
Would you like to gain experience and develop your potential within the Health Visiting Service?
We are able to offer a community staff nurse role to an enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register (Midwifery, Child, Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disability branch) who have a genuine interest in the health and wellbeing of Children and Families. You will work within a skill mixed Health Visiting Community Team in the Dudley Borough.
It is essential that the post holders will have, and be able to show written evidence of Maths and English at GCSE level at C or equivalent, and have evidence that they have achieved a 1stDegree in a relevant area of health and social care, along with the relevant skills and experience to support us in providing a place where we can achievehealthier, happy lives.
They will need to hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a car with relevant insurance.
The interview date is 13th October 2023. No other dates will be considered.
If you are unable to meet this essential criteria please do not apply as you will not be considered for interview.
Main duties of the job
There are five Health Visiting teams in various locations within Dudley who are all high achieving, supportive and dynamic and they are looking to recruit a Band 5 Nurse to join their existing teams. Prospective candidates do not need previous experience of community working, but will expected to have a passion for making a difference to the lives of pre-school children and their families. You will need to have an understanding of the public health role in order to support the delivery of the 0-5 years Healthy Child Programme.
The successful candidates will need to be flexible team players who are able to demonstrate a willingness to support and implement change. You will be required to work in partnership with children and families in addition to other agencies and multi-disciplinary teams, to support the delivery of evidenced based programs of care, in line with the Healthy Child Programme.
About us
The Trust is committed to equal opportunities, providing opportunities for flexible working and is a non-smoking organisation.
Due to the nature of the work some posts may be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (police check), through the Disclosure and Barring Service as stipulated under part V of the Police Act 1997.
Please note, we reserve the right to bring the closing date forward for this vacancy at any time should we receive an overwhelming response of applications. We therefore encourage applicants to apply early if you wish to be considered for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post-holder will work as a member of the Health Visiting Service, working in partnership with families to deliver appropriately delegated elements of the Healthy Child Programme (Department of Health 2009). The individual will support the delivery of evidence based programmes of care in order to provide a quality service which aims to improve health outcomes for children aged 0-19 years.
Clinical Responsibilities
- To undertake Healthy Child Programme developmental assessments as directed by the named or delegating Health Visitor, ensuring prompt feedback and escalation of concerns as required.
- To identify health needs of children and families and in agreement with the Health Visitor plan, deliver and review appropriate evidence-based interventions in line with the Standard Operating Procedures and Pathways to improve health outcomes.
- To undertake home visits in line with BCHCT Lone Working Policy and under the direction of the Health Visitor.
- To plan, organise and run well baby clinics in a variety of settings such as Childrens Centres, Health Centres, GP Surgeries to support the health and development of children.
- To support families through challenging situations such as illness or bereavement under the direction of the Health Visitor.
- To follow up Accident & Emergency attendances offering appropriate advice and support to families.
- To participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based health promotion activities for individuals, families and communities.
- To follow local and national policies and procedures regarding safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, identifying families with safeguarding concerns and escalating to the Health Visitor to agree a plan of action.
- To support the Health Visiting Team in delivering Early Help Interventions and to participate in multi-agency working processes such as Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings under the supervision of a health visitor.
- To participate in and promote the childhood immunisation programme.
- To promote breastfeeding in line with BCHCT Policy and to participate in BFI Audits and Practical Skills Assessments as required.
- To support families with children who have been identified as having additional needs, contributing to the completion of Education and Health Care Plans and supporting families with the transition to school.
- To obtain service user feedback in order to ensure that services are developed to meet the need of clients.
- To establish and maintain partnerships with families and other agencies eg GPs, Midwives, Childrens Centre Staff, Early Years settings to ensure effective communication and co-ordination of care.
- To ensure clinically effective working relationships by working positively and communicating effectively with members of the Health Visiting Team.
- To support students in clinical placements within the Health Visiting Team.
- To work flexibly within BCHCT in order to meet demands placed on the service.
Professional Responsibilities
- To be accountable for own practice, recognising own professional boundaries, and seeking advice and support when necessary.
- To be responsible for own personal and professional development and to develop competencies in Community Staff Nurse Competency document.
- To attend mandatory and role specific training in order to maintain the necessary competencies, knowledge and skills commensurate with the role.
- To participate in annual staff appraisal and agree objectives in line with BCHCT key priorities.
- To participate in safeguarding supervision, clinical supervision and peer support to ensure safe and effective practice.
- To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with BCHCT policies, Caldecott guidelines, The UK Data Protection Act 2018 and NMC Code.
- Contribute when required to the development of BCHCTs clinical policies, protocols and procedures.
- To participate in relevant aspects of clinical audit, supporting Action Plans according to the findings in order to ensure services are clinically effective.
- To be aware of local and national research programmes relevant to the health visiting role and to participate when appropriate.
- To escalate any identified issues relating to risk to the Team Leader and participate in risk assessment processes.
- Ensure that NMC revalidation Process is adhered to in a timely manner so that professional registration does not lapse.
Management/Leadership Responsibilities
- To be innovative and support change within the health visiting team to maximise team efficiency and improve service delivery.
- To engage and participate in ongoing projects and work streams within the health visiting service to support professional and leadership development.
- Participate in the induction and orientation programme for new staff.
- To observe a Duty of Care in relation to equipment and resources used in the course of work and in relation to personal resources of time, travel and management of workload.
- To comply with BCHCT policies, procedures and guidelines.
- To attend and participate in staff meetings and other meetings as directed.
- To access management supervision 6 weekly.
- To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality Health Visiting service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post-holder will work as a member of the Health Visiting Service, working in partnership with families to deliver appropriately delegated elements of the Healthy Child Programme (Department of Health 2009). The individual will support the delivery of evidence based programmes of care in order to provide a quality service which aims to improve health outcomes for children aged 0-19 years.
Clinical Responsibilities
- To undertake Healthy Child Programme developmental assessments as directed by the named or delegating Health Visitor, ensuring prompt feedback and escalation of concerns as required.
- To identify health needs of children and families and in agreement with the Health Visitor plan, deliver and review appropriate evidence-based interventions in line with the Standard Operating Procedures and Pathways to improve health outcomes.
- To undertake home visits in line with BCHCT Lone Working Policy and under the direction of the Health Visitor.
- To plan, organise and run well baby clinics in a variety of settings such as Childrens Centres, Health Centres, GP Surgeries to support the health and development of children.
- To support families through challenging situations such as illness or bereavement under the direction of the Health Visitor.
- To follow up Accident & Emergency attendances offering appropriate advice and support to families.
- To participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based health promotion activities for individuals, families and communities.
- To follow local and national policies and procedures regarding safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, identifying families with safeguarding concerns and escalating to the Health Visitor to agree a plan of action.
- To support the Health Visiting Team in delivering Early Help Interventions and to participate in multi-agency working processes such as Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings under the supervision of a health visitor.
- To participate in and promote the childhood immunisation programme.
- To promote breastfeeding in line with BCHCT Policy and to participate in BFI Audits and Practical Skills Assessments as required.
- To support families with children who have been identified as having additional needs, contributing to the completion of Education and Health Care Plans and supporting families with the transition to school.
- To obtain service user feedback in order to ensure that services are developed to meet the need of clients.
- To establish and maintain partnerships with families and other agencies eg GPs, Midwives, Childrens Centre Staff, Early Years settings to ensure effective communication and co-ordination of care.
- To ensure clinically effective working relationships by working positively and communicating effectively with members of the Health Visiting Team.
- To support students in clinical placements within the Health Visiting Team.
- To work flexibly within BCHCT in order to meet demands placed on the service.
Professional Responsibilities
- To be accountable for own practice, recognising own professional boundaries, and seeking advice and support when necessary.
- To be responsible for own personal and professional development and to develop competencies in Community Staff Nurse Competency document.
- To attend mandatory and role specific training in order to maintain the necessary competencies, knowledge and skills commensurate with the role.
- To participate in annual staff appraisal and agree objectives in line with BCHCT key priorities.
- To participate in safeguarding supervision, clinical supervision and peer support to ensure safe and effective practice.
- To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with BCHCT policies, Caldecott guidelines, The UK Data Protection Act 2018 and NMC Code.
- Contribute when required to the development of BCHCTs clinical policies, protocols and procedures.
- To participate in relevant aspects of clinical audit, supporting Action Plans according to the findings in order to ensure services are clinically effective.
- To be aware of local and national research programmes relevant to the health visiting role and to participate when appropriate.
- To escalate any identified issues relating to risk to the Team Leader and participate in risk assessment processes.
- Ensure that NMC revalidation Process is adhered to in a timely manner so that professional registration does not lapse.
Management/Leadership Responsibilities
- To be innovative and support change within the health visiting team to maximise team efficiency and improve service delivery.
- To engage and participate in ongoing projects and work streams within the health visiting service to support professional and leadership development.
- Participate in the induction and orientation programme for new staff.
- To observe a Duty of Care in relation to equipment and resources used in the course of work and in relation to personal resources of time, travel and management of workload.
- To comply with BCHCT policies, procedures and guidelines.
- To attend and participate in staff meetings and other meetings as directed.
- To access management supervision 6 weekly.
- To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality Health Visiting service.
Person Specification
Registered Nurse
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of G.C.S.E Maths and English
- Evidence of study at degree level
- Current UK driving license and access to a car with relevant insurance
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Community experience
- 2 years post Nursing qualification experience
- Experience of working with children
Person Specification
Registered Nurse
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of G.C.S.E Maths and English
- Evidence of study at degree level
- Current UK driving license and access to a car with relevant insurance
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Community experience
- 2 years post Nursing qualification experience
- Experience of working with children
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
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).
