Job summary
Youll bring
excellent communication skills and be able to build effective working
relationships with a wide range of people in addition to your exceptional
organisational skills and a resilient, brave and connected mind set to
successfully contribute to delivering the Health Visiting service offer.
You will need to
be pro-active and creative in engaging with children, young people and
families.
You will need to
be a qualified nurse, hold a current NMC registration with up to date
revalidation.
You will be
expected to evidence continuous professional development and have a desire to
progress and learn.
You will
understand the need for change and be able to flexibly accommodate it
positively.
You will be
offered a tailored induction programme and full training with support through
our well designed preceptorship programme.
You must be able
to travel throughout Swindon. Having access to a car would be preferable as you
will work in a variety of settings to include the family home.
You must be
fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration
Act for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).
Main duties of the job
- To deliver a comprehensive and needs led 0-5 Public Health Nursing Service.
- To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to facilitate seamless delivery of services for 0-5 age population.
- To contribute to the delivery of Early Help Assessments and plans.
- To work with Children, Young People and Families to reduce the impact of health inequalities.
- To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to Safeguard Children, Young People and Families.
About us
At
Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our
ambitious vision is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the
people of Swindon at their heart. Because thats who were doing it for the
communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council,
youll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact.
Its all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of
life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work with children, young people and their parents/care givers to complete assessment and referral processes as required.
- To plan and organise activities and interventions related to the 0-5 core offer for Children Young People and Families.
- To plan and organise additional, targeted support for Children, Young People and Families as appropriate.
- To plan, organise and adjust the delivery of individual needs led care packages in partnership with other relevant agencies.
- To plan and organise home visits as appropriate as a lone worker or in conjunction with other professionals.
- To plan and organise services in response to local and national directives.
- To maintain contemporaneous client records as per NMC guidelines and service standards.
- To act as an advocate for identified children and young people to facilitate access to, and understanding of appropriate services.
- To prepare for, attend and participate in multi-agency meetings.
- To be responsible for supporting and implementing team around the child (TAC), child protection and child in need plans as appropriate.
- To undertake Universal New Birth visits to families under direction of named Health Visitor
- To undertake Universal 6-8 week health reviews under direction of named Health Visitor
- To undertake family needs assessments.
- To undertake developmental assessments.
- To undertake Blood Spot screening as required
- To undertake Universal Transfer In visits to families under direction of named Health Visitor.
- PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR FULL ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA WHEN MAKING JOB
APPLICATION.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work with children, young people and their parents/care givers to complete assessment and referral processes as required.
- To plan and organise activities and interventions related to the 0-5 core offer for Children Young People and Families.
- To plan and organise additional, targeted support for Children, Young People and Families as appropriate.
- To plan, organise and adjust the delivery of individual needs led care packages in partnership with other relevant agencies.
- To plan and organise home visits as appropriate as a lone worker or in conjunction with other professionals.
- To plan and organise services in response to local and national directives.
- To maintain contemporaneous client records as per NMC guidelines and service standards.
- To act as an advocate for identified children and young people to facilitate access to, and understanding of appropriate services.
- To prepare for, attend and participate in multi-agency meetings.
- To be responsible for supporting and implementing team around the child (TAC), child protection and child in need plans as appropriate.
- To undertake Universal New Birth visits to families under direction of named Health Visitor
- To undertake Universal 6-8 week health reviews under direction of named Health Visitor
- To undertake family needs assessments.
- To undertake developmental assessments.
- To undertake Blood Spot screening as required
- To undertake Universal Transfer In visits to families under direction of named Health Visitor.
- PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR FULL ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA WHEN MAKING JOB
APPLICATION.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC with no restrictions in working practice.
- Evidence of continuing education and training.
- Evidence of recent nursing experience.
- Experience of organising and managing own workload.
- Experience of assessing, planning, writing and delivering plans of care.
- Experience of working with children, young people and families.
- Experience and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel computer programmes.
- Full driving licence and car for work use.
Desirable
- Experience of organising and managing own workload.
- Experience of assessing, planning, writing and delivering plans of care.
- Managing and prioritising work within a defined caseload.
- Ability to analyse, evaluate conflicting opinions, and communicate relevant information to parents and other professionals.
- Identification, assessment, referral and management of safeguarding concerns, working with children, young people and their families in accordance with South West Child Protection Procedures.
- Communication skills to work positively with children & young people.
- Ability to represent the 0-19 public health nursing service in a multi-disciplinary team, sharing relevant information with the aim of improving the health of children and young people.
- Role in clinical audit and research as required by Swindon Borough Council and the 0-19 PH Nursing Service.
- Ability to be creative to engage with challenging young people and their families.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC with no restrictions in working practice.
- Evidence of continuing education and training.
- Evidence of recent nursing experience.
- Experience of organising and managing own workload.
- Experience of assessing, planning, writing and delivering plans of care.
- Experience of working with children, young people and families.
- Experience and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel computer programmes.
- Full driving licence and car for work use.
Desirable
- Experience of organising and managing own workload.
- Experience of assessing, planning, writing and delivering plans of care.
- Managing and prioritising work within a defined caseload.
- Ability to analyse, evaluate conflicting opinions, and communicate relevant information to parents and other professionals.
- Identification, assessment, referral and management of safeguarding concerns, working with children, young people and their families in accordance with South West Child Protection Procedures.
- Communication skills to work positively with children & young people.
- Ability to represent the 0-19 public health nursing service in a multi-disciplinary team, sharing relevant information with the aim of improving the health of children and young people.
- Role in clinical audit and research as required by Swindon Borough Council and the 0-19 PH Nursing Service.
- Ability to be creative to engage with challenging young people and their families.
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).
