Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner – Health Visitor
- 5 hours per week
If you regard yourself as an enthusiastic and dynamic qualified health visitor then come andjoin our forward thinking, vibrant team of health visitors inWest Berkshire.Whether you are an experienced health visitorornewly qualified, we will ensure you receiveindividualised and effectivesupport from both your health visiting line manager and colleagues within your team.
You will work within theWest Berkshirearea 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 communicationskills 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.
Ifsuccessfulyour base will beWest BerkshireCommunity Hospital(Thatcham);howeveryour role will require you to visithomesacross Berkshire (mileage will be compensated).- 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, parenting skills and delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families.
- Develop andfacilitateHealth Visitingdrop inclinics, health promotion activities and groups.
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
- 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
- You must be aRegisteredSpecialist CommunityPublic Health Nurse (Health Visiting)active on theNMC register
- You willbe aNon-medicalprescriber
- You will hold a validUKdriverslicensewithaccess to avehicle
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If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required
This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Jan 2025