Health Visitor Senior Nursery Nurse
Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
We are recruiting experience nursery nurses who have post qualification experience of working in community health settings or similar.
The successful candidate will work as part of skilled mixed health visiting service undertaking developmental assessment and contributing to assessment of the needs of the child and family under the delegation of a health visitor or nurse. You will deliver health promotion sessions to individuals or groups of parents/carers.
You will be part of the wider 0-19 service delivering the Healthy Child Programme 0-19.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
Carry out roles delegated by a health visitor or nurse
Carry put developmental assessments
Contribute to assessments of family needs e.g. as part of Early Help process
deliver health promotion and education to individual or groups of parents/carers
Work as part of multi agency and disciplinary teams to keep children safe and support those in need
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community.Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit.
A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- Work within scope of competence and practice, carry out aspects of care, support and advice/information giving, reporting any concerns – physical, developmental, social or emotional and manage own day to day workload.
- Assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care which aim to improve physical and emotional health and wellbeing such as obesity/healthy eating, parenting programmes, children’s & parental emotional health, health education & promotion activities. These programmes might be delivered to individuals or in groups.
- Support qualified nursing staff delegated duties to assess the needs of children and families through individual developmental assessment, health reviews, supporting assessment of emotional health needs, monitoring of growth and obtaining the voice of the child
- Provide care and support to identified families in a range of settings such as children’s centre, schools, clinics, their homes or community locations.
- Work in partnership with parents/carers, families and multi-disciplinary colleagues to improve the health and wellbeing of children and families
- Promote multi-agency working and support this by attendance at meetings and information sharing as required for e.g. Child Protection processes, Early Help support, adhering to the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Safely maintain confidential, professional records which are accurate, relevant, up to date and legible. E.g. Child Protection/Early Help Assessment.
- Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships within the team, with other staff, and other agencies.
- Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with information governance policy
- The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required
- Participate in safeguarding supervision as per supervision framework.
- Support the team providing learning opportunities for students.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Level 3 NNEB or CACHE Diploma in Childcare
- Evidence post qualification education and/or development
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working with a Healthy Child Programme (e.g. School Nursing/health visiting) or community settings
- Evidence of collaborative working within a multi-professional arena
- Working with Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Delivery group work with children and parents
- Delivery of health promotion sessions
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria- Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice.
- Understanding the role of the Health Visiting Service
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, face to face, over the telephone and in writing
- Work effectively within a team
- good organisational skills and work under own initiative
Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
** Please Note that this post may be identified as suitable and a preference given for Internal at Risk Employees**
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period.Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements.
Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process.
Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form.
Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful.
We reserve the right to close this job early. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible.
If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied.
We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.