Job summary
We are looking for registered Health Visitors who are innovative; motivated; and enthusiastic, seeking to make a real difference improving outcomes for children and families in Devon!
Here in Devon, we strive to deliver an excellent service to the children, young people and families living in our Community. Health visiting in Devon affords amazing variation allowing you opportunity to make a difference to the lives of families and communities across both rural and urban locations. Devon is varied with health inequalities and affluency which cross paths across the varied landscape.
Main duties of the job
You will work within corporate teams and be rostered to work in our duty hub covering a defined geographical area. You'll be supported by Team Leaders and various dedicated health professionals including Health Visitors, School Nurses and Community Health Workers.
You'll lead and manage changing and challenging work load priorities. Working in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies; multi-agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role. We are working together with our local midwifery services to support the Better Births agenda.
Continuity is fast becoming priority for every family in Devon, with a focus on a strong public health approach. The opportunity to think innovatively is increasingly becoming part of everything we do in our new model of health visiting. Our aim is not just to influence local Health Visiting agendas but also to be innovative and a partner in influencing national Health Visiting agendas.
About us
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on ourEquality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visitour Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time.UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit:Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection. To find out more about working for Devon, please see link below: Public Health Nursing - Working for Devon | Devon County Council.
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A willingness to undertake specific IT training as required.
- Strong evidence of continuous professional development.
- A willingness to undertake mentorship.
- Ability to effectively manage time and caseload.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.
- Proficient in health needs assessment, evaluation and action planning.
- Excellent Team Working Skills.
- Excellent written and communication skills, to be confident and articulate.
- Ensure the delivery of clinically effective practice through the effective utilization and integration of evidence based practice. Ensure implementation of evidence based standards of care, policies and
- procedures.
- Ability to work within own boundaries of competence.
- Evidence of partnership working.
- An awareness of and understanding of wider public health issues.
- An ability to interpret and implement National Regulations for Data Protection and Record Keeping.
- Self-motivated, assertive and able to negotiate complex cases and situations.
- Flexible.
- Registered car driver.
- Clean UK license.
- Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Equal Opportunities- Devon County Council and its staff seek to eliminate discrimination, advance equality and foster good relations.
- Physical- Able to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary.
- Commit and conform to DCC Customer Service Standards.
Desirable
- Up to date health visiting/school nursing experience.
- Previous experience participating in research projects.
- Innovative-Enthusiastic.
- Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor/School Nurse.
Desirable
- Qualification at Masters level.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A willingness to undertake specific IT training as required.
- Strong evidence of continuous professional development.
- A willingness to undertake mentorship.
- Ability to effectively manage time and caseload.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.
- Proficient in health needs assessment, evaluation and action planning.
- Excellent Team Working Skills.
- Excellent written and communication skills, to be confident and articulate.
- Ensure the delivery of clinically effective practice through the effective utilization and integration of evidence based practice. Ensure implementation of evidence based standards of care, policies and
- procedures.
- Ability to work within own boundaries of competence.
- Evidence of partnership working.
- An awareness of and understanding of wider public health issues.
- An ability to interpret and implement National Regulations for Data Protection and Record Keeping.
- Self-motivated, assertive and able to negotiate complex cases and situations.
- Flexible.
- Registered car driver.
- Clean UK license.
- Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Equal Opportunities- Devon County Council and its staff seek to eliminate discrimination, advance equality and foster good relations.
- Physical- Able to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary.
- Commit and conform to DCC Customer Service Standards.
Desirable
- Up to date health visiting/school nursing experience.
- Previous experience participating in research projects.
- Innovative-Enthusiastic.
- Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor/School Nurse.
Desirable
- Qualification at Masters level.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
