Health Visitor Reading

Job summary

We are currently looking for SCPH Qualified Health Visitors to join our team on either a full or part time basis!

If you are a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Health Visitor, you could be part of our forward-thinking, vibrant team.

You will work within Reading to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families. We maintain a team-focused approach and use technology to support our service.

You will be supported by a Health Visiting manager and colleagues, as we believe in developing staff. We offer a robust induction and preceptorship programme, appraisal process, ongoing safeguarding, clinical and management supervision, and training to support career development.

We ask that you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, and a passion for working with children and families.

We have been awarded 'Outstanding' by the CQC and are fully Baby Friendly accredited. We share the organisation's vision, values and goals to deliver safe and effective services. Commitment to teamwork, flexibility and partnership working is essential, collaborating with Children's Centres to deliver the Healthy Child Programme underpinned by the Solihull Approach.

If you are looking to work somewhere respectful to young people and families, that values staff and strives to be the best, we could be the team for you.

Main duties of the job

If you regard yourself as an enthusiastic and dynamic qualified health visitor then you may be suitable to join our forward thinking, vibrant team of health visitors in Reading. Whether you are an experienced health visitor or have only just receivedyour qualification, we will ensure you receive devoted,effective support from both your health visiting line manager and colleagues within your team.

You will work within the Reading area to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families. You will requireexcellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, along withgreat communication skills and a passion for working with children and families.

A commitment to team working, flexibility and working with partners is essential, as you will collaborate with Children'sCentre'sin the implementation of the Healthy ChildProgrammeunderpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working.

Some of the general responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement outcome focused care plans and evaluate care given, in partnership with clients.
• Provide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parentingskillsand delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families.
• Develop andfacilitateHealth Visitingdrop inclinics, health promotionactivitiesand groups.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job responsibilities

The "must haves" for this role:

• You must be aRegistered Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)active on theNMC register
• Ability to carry/manoeuvrelight to moderate loads
• You willbe aNon-medicalprescriber
• You will hold a validUKdriverslicensewithaccess to avehicle

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Registered Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting) active on the NMC register
• Non-medical prescriber
• Evidence of continual professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience in management of cases where a child has a protection plan
• Leadership experience
• Experience of interagency working
• Experience of community clinics

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• High standard of clinical work
• Knowledge of Child Protection policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the Healthy Child programme
• Understanding of current relevant legislation and recommendations
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Diversity and inclusion awareness
• Reflective and innovative practitioner Ability to delegate appropriately
• Ability to be flexible and respond to service needs quickly
• Good IT skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a Health Visiting Team
• Demonstrates Leadership skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Car Driver who holds full driving licence
• The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).