Health Visitor

Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3 rd party recruitment providers – North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of Whittington Health NHS Trust.

By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technology that can perform various tasks that typically required human intelligence. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role.

We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

Whittington Health NHS Trustis committed to fair and transparent recruitment and requires applicants to provide accurate information, as misleading details may affect their application or employment and may be verified in line with the Fraud Act 2006. For further information please visithttps://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1 .

Job overview

Toworkwithinan integratedservicetoprovide TheHealthyChildProgramme0-5yearsaspartofthe Islington Bright Start Universal Offer. You will be part of a skill mix team, working a geographical area designed to support you to deliver to meet the community, family and individual needs.

You will be expected to work across organisational and professional boundaries delivering innovative and engaging services which impact on outcomes for families and children. This work will be undertaken in a variety of settings including health centres, children centres, Best Start Family Hubs and will be delivered as home visits and group sessions.

Main duties of the job

• Tosupportthedevelopmentofawell-functioningintegratedteambymodellingeffectiveteam working.
• To directly manage members of the team in line with Trust policy providing regular supervision, annual appraisal and any identified additional support or training as required.
• Toactivelyparticipateinservice development.
• Toagreeandparticipateinaudit,qualityimprovementinitiativesfollowingagreedpolicyand protocol.
• TobeengagedwiththeTrustdatareportingsystemsinuse,understandingtheirapplicationinthe identification of activity recording.
• To undertake management responsibilities in the absence of the Team Lead, including allocation of work and management of sickness.

Working for our organisation

We have an excellent reputation for being innovative, responsive and flexible to the changing clinical needs of the local population. We are treating more patients than ever before and are dedicated to improving services to deliver the best for our patients.

Our mission

Helping local people live longer, healthier lives.

Our vision

Provide safe, personal, co-ordinated care for the community we serve.

Our goals

We have developed six key strategic goals to make sure we continue to support people to live longer, healthier lives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Toworkwithinan integratedservicetoprovide TheHealthyChildProgramme0-5yearsaspartofthe Islington Bright Start Universal Offer. You will be part of a skill mix team, working a geographical area designed to support you to deliver to meet the community, family and individual needs.

You will be expected to work across organisational and professional boundaries delivering innovative and engaging services which impact on outcomes for families and children. This work will be undertaken in a variety of settings including health centres, children centres, Best Start Family Hubs and will be delivered as home visits and group sessions.

Education and Qualifications

• Health Visiting professional qualification, with entry onto the 3rd part of the NMC Register.
• Educated to PGDip/MSc level.
• Evidence of continuing post registration education and training.

Knowlegde and expereince

• High levels of clinical skills, with the ability to identify, respond to and evaluate health needs, including the delivery of public health programmes.
• Understanding of the local and national safeguarding procedures and its application to the role.
• Knowledge of change management methodology and its application.
• Excellent communication skills: IT, written and oral
• Knowledge and understanding of application of the Clinical Governance Framework.
• Knowledge and ability to apply audit and Quality Improvement methodology.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution.
• Ability to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with the Islington Bright Start vision.
• Ability to work without direct supervision, to plan, organise, review and prioritise own workload and that of others.
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities and Valuing Diversity
• Ability to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with the Islington Bright Start vision.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS

To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults This will require you to:

• Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
• Ensure you are familiar and comply with theLondon Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures.
• Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing.
• Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines.
• Participate in required training and supervision.
• Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct

Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We would welcome applications from individuals who are from underrepresented groups in the organisation

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Contact details

Name Comfort Aba Asmah Job title Locality Manager Bright Start South School Nursing Email address comfort-aba.asmah@nhs.net Telephone number 07917267489