Description
We are seeking a Bright Start Health Visitor to join our integrated Bright Start Service in Islington, improving outcomes for children and families. The successful candidate will work as part of a skill mix team to deliver The Healthy Child Programme 0-5 years.
Job Responsibilities: You will be expected to work across organisational and professional boundaries delivering innovative and engaging services which impact on outcomes for families and children. This work will be undertaken in a variety of settings including health centres, children centres, Best Start Family Hubs and will be delivered as home visits and group sessions.
Person Specification:
- Health Visiting professional qualification, with entry onto the 3rd part of the NMC Register
- Evidence of continuing post registration education and training
- Excellent communication skills: IT, written and oral
- Knowledge of change management methodology and its application
- High levels of clinical skills, with the ability to identify, respond to and evaluate health needs, including the delivery of public health programmes
- Knowledge of current legislation and NICE guidance relating to all aspects of the HCP
- Understanding of the local and national safeguarding procedures and its application to the role
- Ability to work without direct supervision, to plan, organise, review and prioritise own workload and that of others
Benefits:
- Comprehensive training programme
- Opportunities for professional development
Terms and Conditions:
- Fixed term contract for 12 months
- Full-time, part-time, flexible working, and compressed hours available
- Band 6 salary: £47,951 to £56,863 per annum