Health Visitor

We are Work with York Limited and are working with our local authority client to find Health Visitors, within the Health Child Service team. The role is based in York, for 6 months initially, with an immediate start. The role will involve working within the community and being responsible for delivering a holistic service around young people and their families. There will be a variety of hours available on a temporary basis. The rate of pay is £22.21 per hour. Benefits include online weekly timesheets, holiday pay and a workplace pension scheme. All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Duties

• Delivering an efficient universal core service, targeted interventions and public health interventions to children, young people and their families.
• Planning and delivering the Healthy Child Programme, under the leadership of the Healthy Child Service Manager, to ensure the best health outcomes for children, young people and families.
• Utilising evidence based practice to promote holistic care of children and young people from 0-19 years by assessing, implementing and evaluating planned programmes of care to deliver the best health outcomes.
• Working as an autonomous practitioner, to undertake routine health assessments and ensure that the health needs of any child are recognised and evidence based care is delivered.
• Supporting children, young people and their families in complex and/or conflicting family situations and take responsibility for offering appropriate interventions.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or Midwife on part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
• Part 3 NMC registration (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visitor).
• To be up to date with all relevant training.
• The ability to work to tight timescales and deal with conflicting demands, priorities and take appropriate action to remedy issues as they arise.
• To follow policies and procedures, produce risk assessments and reports and provide handovers.
• A flexible and compassionate approach, along with respect for an individual’s need.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Experience of clinical audit.
• Proficiency in the use of IT.
• To produce clear written reports and deliver effectively to a wide audience.
• The ability to work effectively within a team but also independently.
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance, professional record keeping requirements, confidentiality and consent.
• To demonstrate up to date knowledge, skills and competencies within the multi-agency safeguarding arena.
• Experience of working with children, young people and families.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A current, valid driving license and access to own vehicle for business purposes.

Work with York Limited are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children expect all employees and temporary staff to share this commitment.