- Developing integrated care programmes in partnership with senior practitioners and/or commissioners.Supporting in the supervision/ line management and development of all junior staff.
- Undertaking a range of competent clinical and non-clinical interventions to support the outcomes ofthe service.
- Acting as lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff support assessment/reassessments ofservice users and/or pathways with complex needs across the relevant field of health care.
- Supporting and making recommendations to senior managers in order to prioritise and focus effortsto achieve business objectives, service improvement strategies and statutory requirements.
- Registered health care professional (NMC registration)
- Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6
- Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice - Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
- PRINCE 2 or equiv. project management training
- Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study
- PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice
- Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
- Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
- Experience of leading and managing teams
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ RIO)
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
- Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage own time effectively.
Health Visitor - Maidstone, United Kingdom - Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago
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Job summary
Are you a Band 6 Health Visitor?If so, come and join a friendly and professional team in a the Maidstone District which is a beautifulpart of Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children andfamilies, and is passionate about their health and you are newly qualified Health Visitor or an experienced Health Visitor you are welcome to work in partnership with local children's centres and GPs on a rewarding caseload, and westrongly encourage creativity and new out more from our colleagues on how much they love the SCPHN role and the benefits of workingat Kent Community Health NHS Foundation KCHFT we encourage and support champion and link roles in areas such as: early yearsdevelopment, born to move, communication, haemoglobinopathy, breastfeeding, domestic abuse,Solihull, disabilities, perinatal mental health, and CONI (care of next infant). There are opportunitiesfor you to specialise in an area that interests value our colleagues and are committed to your development - we want you, and your career, toflourish with us To aid your development and learning we offer excellent training and support furthereducation within our listen to you, value you and embrace new ideas - we want all colleagues to contribute to thedirection of the are passionate about supporting children and families to have the best start in life, if you feel thesame then please apply.
Main duties of the job
Our health visiting teams provide support to families with children aged 0-5. You'll have a variedcaseload and you'll need to be confident and flexible to provide the best support for 'll work as part of a team to keep children safe and well in Maidstone. You will get to use yourclinical judgment to support evidence-based care planning and make sure that children and familieswho use our services have a good of your duties will be:
We're one of the largest healthcare providers in the country and we know how important it is to makesure children and families are getting the right support and care. We are committed to providing thebest care for our clients and their operate a flexible working policy and welcome applications for part-time and full-time hours.
About us
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 career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
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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 7th May 2024.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
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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