Specialist Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Here in Leeds we are committed to the ongoing development of our 0-19 Public Health Integrated Nursing Service and as such we continue to search for dedicated Specialist Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors) to join our 0-19 teams across the city. Come and join us and be part of service that leads on initiatives and award-winning schemes to support children, young people and their families to thrive. You will have many development opportunities such as a thorough and comprehensive induction and preceptorship programme, service wide 0-19 training and protected time for Clinical and Child Protection supervision plus an opportunity to complete the differing fields module. We can also offer you a variety of flexible and agile working options to suit your personal needs. Why wouldn't you want to join us and be a crucial part of driving forward improved outcomes to meet the needs of children and young people in Leeds? Your next career move #ItStartsHere.

Main duties of the job

You will have an active role in promoting and improving health outcomes by identifying and prioritising intervention based on complexity of need. You will have excellent communication skills and may be involved in: facilitating virtual and face to face Preparation for Birth and Beyond groups; providing specialist breastfeeding support; working within our Clinical Triage Team; further developing digital platforms to enhance ways of working with children, young people and families; working within evidence based pathways and interventions e.g. young carers, young parents, infant mental health, economic wellbeing, drugs and alcohol misuse; developing skills in Early Attachment Observations; developing trauma informed practice - identifying risk and vulnerability whilst striving to safeguard infants, children and young people; engaging with parents and young people in service design; working in collaboration with Children's Centres, Healthy Schools and other key stakeholders.

About us

Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Date posted

30 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP5FFF8F51

Job locations

Building 3, White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane

Leeds

LS11 0DL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical

1.1. Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles

1.2. Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate in a complex and specialised field of work.

1.3. Demonstrates highly developed physical skills where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual treatments

1.4. Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records

1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment

1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard

1.7. Prioritises their own workload, and that of the wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.

1.8. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication

1.9. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.

1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role