- Level 3 qualification (A-Level, City & Guilds Level 3/ NVQ/ QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) and/or equivalent experience (2) Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths) (2)
- Further related CPD; nutrition, physical activity (2) RSPH level 2 in Understanding Behaviour Change and/or Understanding Health Improvement (2)
- Experience of working on own initiative (1) Work (paid or voluntary) in a community setting (1) 1 years' experience in a health or social care setting (1)
- At least two years' experience working in a health improvement setting, including experience within community settings (1) Working in a busy environment (1) Handling a range of public, client, professional enquiries (1)
- Knowledge and experience of caring for, and empowering others respectfully (2) Basic knowledge of the principles of health promotion / improvement / inequalities / risk and the wider determinants of health (2) Know how to find out about local services and how to support individuals to use them (1)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) (1) Excellent time management skills and the ability to organise own work and use own initiative (1) Be able to travel to locations across Kent in a timely and efficient manner (1) Be able to account for and manage own resources and those of others associated to the service and have an awareness of own limitations (1) Good IT skills (1)
- Previous experience of working independently (1) Understanding the use of motivational interviewing techniques (1) Experience of working with hard to reach communities (1)
- Ability to motivate others (1)P( Ability to work under pressure (1) attributes Personal attributes Flexible and adaptable (1)
Senor Practitioner Health Visiting - Gravesend, United Kingdom - Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago
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Job overview
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable One You Lifestyle Adviser to join our caring and progressive team.
Our community nursing teams are closely aligned with local Primary Care Networks, to make sure patient care is holistic and joined up. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition, so we take time to get to know our patients.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That's where you come in.
We're always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you'll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.
We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn't a requirement for this role you'll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.
The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you'll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.
Working for our organisation
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too Our will help you achieve your aspirations
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 13th May 2024.
Find out more about the community difference
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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