Student Health Visitor
NHS Jobs Coventry
Professional / Ethical Practice Being personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and ensuring compliance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct. Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating client information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the client and family/carers.
Working in a non-judgmental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups. Ensuring that prior to any course of action involving individuals / groups has their informed consent. Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside of the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and identifying actions to rectify any issues.
Focusing resources to ensure equity of access for all individuals and groups. Allocating work so as to make best use of the knowledge and skills of team members. Adhering to all Human Resources policies such as bullying and harassment, disciplinary and grievance, recruitment and retention.
Co-operating with the organisations management and others in meeting statutory and local requirements of the Health and Safety policy. Undertaking work activities and related training as defined in local employing Trusts health and safety policies and procedures.
Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues, clients and others. Reporting any issues in the workplace that may put health and safety at risk. Having the responsibility for accident / incident reporting. Sharing relevant information with others consistent with local agreements made between the agencies / professionals involved.
Developing systems and processes that engage with users of the service ensuring services are designed to meet need. Leading by example to inspire others with the values and vision for the present and future of Health Visiting. Highlighting to individuals, the team and local employing Trusts benefits of new ways of working.
Recognising and acknowledging the knowledge and skills of other team members. The ability to constructively challenge current working practices and overcome barriers during time of change. Following local employer guidelines and policies on safeguarding.
Personal / Professional Development To ensure that the requirements for registration with the NMC is met. Complying with and fulfil the objectives of the primary health care team. Participating in the setting of personal objectives with Practice Teachers through the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes.
Demonstrating nursing procedures where applicable. Complying with local employing organisations policies, procedures and guidelines and with relevant statutory / Department of Health directives. Ensuring data is inputted onto local IT systems accurately and on time as required by the local employing organisation.
Co-operating and assisting in research and survey programmes relating to the client group or the nursing profession. Patient Care Delivery / Communication Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with clients and other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies.
Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the clients and report any changes in the clients condition to the health visiting team, practice teacher and the general practitioner or other member of the health / social care team as required.
Attending and participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as required. Identifying problems with communication systems and helping to improve its effectiveness with other professionals and team members. Ability to provide comprehensive and accurate written records that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions.
Ability to formally present and discuss with individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to Health Visiting and Public Health. Being responsible for the assessment of care needs for identified case load / client group. Discussing and identifying who is responsible for the assessment of identified client groups.
Identifying the multiple needs of the patient, family / carer, giving counsel and advice appropriate to the situation. Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groups in a holistic way taking into consideration of cultural differences.
Promoting clients rights during the assessment process. Working within the primary care setting as a member of the health care team, participating in activities, which address the health needs of the caseload or client group. Providing and maintaining a high standard of care for clients in their homes, health centres, children centres and practice surgeries using a model of care, that is consistent with best evidence and within own scope of practice and legislation.
Agreeing in partnership with the individual client or group in the planning of, implementation of, and evaluation of a robust care plans. Ensuring the changing needs of individuals and groups are identified in a timely manner and ensure adjustments to programmes of care are made.
Identify, plan and undertake specific health promotional activities with identified target groups. Promoting and maintaining optimum health in clients / carers. Providing health education to all clients/ carers to include care and safety of drugs, equipment and prevention of accidents.
Giving advice on the health needs of the community. Actively involving the target group in the planning and implementation of any proposed programme of intervention. Following local employing organisations policies and guidelines in all suspected forms of abuse.
Ensuring that concerns and identified potential risks are referred to the appropriate Medical Practitioner and other related agencies immediately. The student will be expected to take responsibility for their adult learning and to inform their Practice Teacher and University contact should there be any exceptional circumstances preventing the completion of any aspects of the course.
It is stressed that some of the information, which is handled by the student health visitors is of a highly confidential nature and should not be divulged to another party nor should it be discussed with colleagues unless it is essential to do so.
Working in a non-judgmental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups. Ensuring that prior to any course of action involving individuals / groups has their informed consent. Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside of the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and identifying actions to rectify any issues.
Focusing resources to ensure equity of access for all individuals and groups. Allocating work so as to make best use of the knowledge and skills of team members. Adhering to all Human Resources policies such as bullying and harassment, disciplinary and grievance, recruitment and retention.
Co-operating with the organisations management and others in meeting statutory and local requirements of the Health and Safety policy. Undertaking work activities and related training as defined in local employing Trusts health and safety policies and procedures.
Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues, clients and others. Reporting any issues in the workplace that may put health and safety at risk. Having the responsibility for accident / incident reporting. Sharing relevant information with others consistent with local agreements made between the agencies / professionals involved.
Developing systems and processes that engage with users of the service ensuring services are designed to meet need. Leading by example to inspire others with the values and vision for the present and future of Health Visiting. Highlighting to individuals, the team and local employing Trusts benefits of new ways of working.
Recognising and acknowledging the knowledge and skills of other team members. The ability to constructively challenge current working practices and overcome barriers during time of change. Following local employer guidelines and policies on safeguarding.
Personal / Professional Development To ensure that the requirements for registration with the NMC is met. Complying with and fulfil the objectives of the primary health care team. Participating in the setting of personal objectives with Practice Teachers through the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes.
Demonstrating nursing procedures where applicable. Complying with local employing organisations policies, procedures and guidelines and with relevant statutory / Department of Health directives. Ensuring data is inputted onto local IT systems accurately and on time as required by the local employing organisation.
Co-operating and assisting in research and survey programmes relating to the client group or the nursing profession. Patient Care Delivery / Communication Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with clients and other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies.
Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the clients and report any changes in the clients condition to the health visiting team, practice teacher and the general practitioner or other member of the health / social care team as required.
Attending and participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as required. Identifying problems with communication systems and helping to improve its effectiveness with other professionals and team members. Ability to provide comprehensive and accurate written records that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions.
Ability to formally present and discuss with individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to Health Visiting and Public Health. Being responsible for the assessment of care needs for identified case load / client group. Discussing and identifying who is responsible for the assessment of identified client groups.
Identifying the multiple needs of the patient, family / carer, giving counsel and advice appropriate to the situation. Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groups in a holistic way taking into consideration of cultural differences.
Promoting clients rights during the assessment process. Working within the primary care setting as a member of the health care team, participating in activities, which address the health needs of the caseload or client group. Providing and maintaining a high standard of care for clients in their homes, health centres, children centres and practice surgeries using a model of care, that is consistent with best evidence and within own scope of practice and legislation.
Agreeing in partnership with the individual client or group in the planning of, implementation of, and evaluation of a robust care plans. Ensuring the changing needs of individuals and groups are identified in a timely manner and ensure adjustments to programmes of care are made.
Identify, plan and undertake specific health promotional activities with identified target groups. Promoting and maintaining optimum health in clients / carers. Providing health education to all clients/ carers to include care and safety of drugs, equipment and prevention of accidents.
Giving advice on the health needs of the community. Actively involving the target group in the planning and implementation of any proposed programme of intervention. Following local employing organisations policies and guidelines in all suspected forms of abuse.
Ensuring that concerns and identified potential risks are referred to the appropriate Medical Practitioner and other related agencies immediately. The student will be expected to take responsibility for their adult learning and to inform their Practice Teacher and University contact should there be any exceptional circumstances preventing the completion of any aspects of the course.
It is stressed that some of the information, which is handled by the student health visitors is of a highly confidential nature and should not be divulged to another party nor should it be discussed with colleagues unless it is essential to do so.
The student will be expected to follow local organisations sickness and absence policy, reporting sickness or absences to both the employer and university.
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