Health Visitor
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Job summary
How would you like to work as part of a high performing Health Visiting Service in the beautiful county of Buckinghamshire? There is currently an exciting opportunity to join one of the Health Visiting teams based in Thame Community Hospital, covering Princes Risborough and the surrounding villages.
We can offer you a supportive, stimulating and friendly environment that encourages learning and development. We support Champions in areas such as - Breastfeeding, Solihull Approach, Domestic Abuse, Perinatal Mental Health and CONI. The Health Visiting service has successfully achieved BFI stage 3 accreditation and we are proud to offer a high standard of breastfeeding support to our families.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join us and share your valuable skills, knowledge and leadership qualities.
We welcome all applicants, experienced or newly qualified.
You must be a registered SCPHN (Health Visiting) with current NMC registration.
Main duties of the job
- To support achievement of identified public health outcomes through delivery of the Healthy Child program.
- Manage/lead and develop skill mix staff within the team to deliver the Healthy Child Programme in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS trust.
- To supervise the work of others within the team.
- Where required undertake assessment of family strengths, needs and risks and delegate the responsibility where appropriate to other members of the team.
- Identify families with additional needs and mobilise services as part of the universal plus/partnership plus Healthy Child programme.
- Prioritise workload to meet the requirements of the Health visitor service specification.
- Work in a corporate way within the team ensuring effective and equitable management of workload.
- Work to improve the health and wellbeing of children and reduce inequalities in outcomes as part of an integrated multi-agency approach to supporting and empowering children and families.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
24 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
434-WC5483164
Job locations
Thame Community Hospital
East street
Thamw
OX9 3JT
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Thame Community Hospital
East street
Thamw
OX9 3JT
Employer's website
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