Student Health Visitor

Job summary

Our 0-19 Service workforceare engaged, empowered to develop, and are valued. We celebrate recognition aspart of what we do in both the 0-19 Service and the Childrens ServicesDirectorate. If you are a registered nurse and are ready to grow your career further, thenwe have an exciting opportunity to support you to undertake your SpecialistCommunity Public Health Nurse - Health VisitorsApprenticeship Programmeat Teesside University at level 6 or level 7. You must have current NMCregistration in any branch of nursing or midwifery. All applicants need to havepost qualification experience and have 120 CAT points at level 2 or equivalent.

You will be sponsored and funded by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council onan 18-month fixed term contract, commencing September 2024. The course is fulltime, comprising of 78 weeks of study and clinical placement. Holidays are setand non-negotiable to university requirements.

Main duties of the job

During thepractice component of the course, the student health visitor works initiallywith a practice teacher to work with clients in their own homes, clinics andcommunity settings and across the full social spectrum. Over the duration of the course theindividual will gradually take more responsibility for care delivery, movingfrom observation of practice to directly supervised practice. Towards the endof the programme to practice without direct supervision (consolidated practice)

About us

At Redcar & Cleveland0-19 Service we are building a culture of where amazing people (like you) cando amazing things with our children, young people, and their families. If youare motivated and enthusiastic about working in public health nursing withinlocal communities, supporting our children to thrive and fulfil their dreamsthen you have come to the right place.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing aims to reduce health inequalities by working with individuals, families and communities promoting health, preventing ill health and in the protection of health.

The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) programme prepares registered Nurses and Midwives to apply for registration on part 3 of the professional register and to work in the community as a Health Visitor. Health Visitors lead on the delivery of the Department Health Healthy Child Programme; the Health Visitor works autonomously within a team to promote health through early intervention with families and identifies those in need of greater support who may be vulnerable for health, medical and or social reasons.

As a student Health Visitor the post-holder undertakes both a taught course and a period of taught practice with a qualified practice teacher.

During the practice component of the course, the student Health Visitor works initially with a practice teacher to work with clients in their own homes and community settings and across the full social spectrum. Over the duration of the course the individual will gradually take more responsibility for care delivery, moving from observation of practice to directly supervised practice. Towards the end of the programme to practice without direct supervision (consolidated practice)

This programme is designed to prepare the individual to deliver the four Principles of Health Visiting. These are:

search for health needs

stimulation of an awareness of health needs

facilitation of health enhancing activities

influencing of policies affecting health at both local and national level.

General Contacts:Children and their families, early years agencies, social care agencies, University and education colleagues, Health Visitor and School Nurse team colleagues.

Clinical Responsibilities

In conjunction with practice teacher the student health visitor will:

1.Develop the knowledge and skills to deliver all aspects of the Health Visitor role and responsibilities, delivering the Department Health Healthy Child Programme

2.Undertake comprehensive Health needs assessment and analysis to safeguard children working with children and families who have complex needs

complex health needs

4.Address issues involving public health.

in partnership with all agencies to provide comprehensive packages of care to meet identified health needs

6.Empower individuals, their carers, families and groups to influence and use available resources to the full.

7.Exercise accountability, as set out in the NMC Code (2015) and within the policies and procedures of the employing Council, for the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice.

8.Understand and abide by the council policies and guidelines.

9.Practice either with direct or indirect supervision from practice teacher as directed by the Practise Teacher

10.Exercise accountability for own practise while working without direct supervision.

11.Develop skills related to brokering agreement between families and multi-agency service providers.

a reflective practitioner who is able to analyse current practice and determine personal and professional training requirements

referrals for services to other disciplines or agencies.

14.Complete the V100 Nurse Prescribing Qualification as part of the programme and to develop skills related to the diagnosis of defined conditions, the prescribing of medications from the nurses formulary where appropriate, and the evaluation of the outcomes of such interventions.

the direct/indirect supervision of a practice teacher the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care packages for clients of all ages.

16.Analyses highly complex clinical, social and family situations requiring within the multi-disciplinary team the selection of appropriate resource/service provision. An example of this would be child protection issues.

conjunction with the practice teacher the accommodation of the widening role of the public health practitioner by planning, implementing and evaluating public health programmes designed to address health inequalities and to promote social inclusion. This may be either with an individual, a family, a group or the community.

, organise and deliver of all elements of the Universal Contacts within the Healthy Child Programme

19.Together with the practice teacher the participation in child protection supervision to ensure good practice in line with Trust policies.

about the Local Safeguarding Board guidelines and adhere to them at all times under strict supervision of the practice teacher and the child protection team

staff member will ensure that they follow the Council infection prevention and control (HIC) policies and procedures to protect clients and colleagues from healthcare-associated infections. He or she will ensure that they perform the correct hand hygiene procedures when carrying out clinical duties. All staff must challenge non-compliance with infection, prevention and control policies immediately and feedback through the appropriate line managers if required.

development of leadership skills through role modelling when working with practice teacher and other professionals

23.Influencing, initiating and managing change in practice within own area

responsibility for the management of a small caseload of clients during the period of consolidated practice.

prioritisation of the needs of the client group.

effective use of time-management skills.

care and safe use of equipment and resources.

Educational Responsibilities

attend the Council induction and mandatory training.

attend all formal teaching sessions at the University and submit the required assignments as stipulated.

be familiar with a reflective model and to fully engage in reflective practice, keeping a reflective diary throughout the course.

take responsibility in organising regular Tripartite Meetings with your practice teacher and the university tutor.

fully participate in the teaching strategies utilised by the practice teacher.

take responsibility in identifying the gaps in learning and requesting support to maximise learning during the practice placement.

undertake and participate in professional updating/training.

work with different practice teachers, in consultation with your own practice teacher, during the course if it is deemed appropriate to enhance your learning.

successfully achieve the Specialist Practitioner (Health Visiting Pathway) qualification at the end of the university course.

Personal Responsibilities

practice at all times in accordance with the NMC Code (2015) and revalidation requirements

observe confidentiality in accordance with the NMC Code (2015) and Trust Policies.

post holder will ensure that s(he) follows the Councils policy on records management and complies with the NHS Code of Practice for Records Management.

promote at all times good working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines and groups.

develop professional knowledge and competence pertaining to Health Visiting and relevant to safe standards of professional practice.

report and record all accidents, untoward incidents and complaints and refer these immediately to your practice teacher and the Clinical Lead.

follow the Council policy on the reporting of sickness absence and to ensure your practice teacher is aware of any unexpected absence from work.

ensure that your practice teacher is aware of your whereabouts during your clinical placement and to be mindful of your own personal safety during home visiting.

inform the university and the Services Manager of any absences from the university.

General/Corporate Responsibilities:

undertake such duties as may be commensurate with the seniority of the post

ensure that the Councils corporate Health & Safety policy is followed and training is undertaken in all pertinent health and safety procedures

partake in the Councils and Directorates staff training and development policies as well as the Councils system of performance appraisal

treat all information gathered for the Council and Directorate, either electronically or manually, in a confidential manner

employees are required to demonstrate a commitment when carrying out their duties which promotes and values diversity and the equality of opportunity in relation to employees and service users which is in line with the Councils Equality & Diversity Policy.

be responsible for identifying and managing all risks associated with the job role through effective application of internal controls and risk assessments to support the achievement of Corporate and Service objectives

ensure the highest standards of customer care are met at all times

ensure the principles of Value for Money in service delivery is fundamental in all aspects of involvement with internal and external customers

ensure that the highest standards of data quality are achieved and maintained for the collection, management and use of data.

positively promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and ensure that it is recognised that Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility; and to engage in appropriate training and development opportunities which enhance an individuals knowledge and skill in responding to children, young people and vulnerable adults who may be in need of safeguarding.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage change Experience of team working Evidence of understanding and utilising research and audit to promote good practise A positive attitude to integrated working Experience of delivering health promotion / promotion to individuals./ groups

Desirable

Experience of working with children, young people, families Multi-agency working Experience of managing a team

Qualifications

Essential

First level registered nurse/midwife 120 CAT points at level 5 or equivalent to meet university entry requirements

Desirable

Mentorship/ training qualification

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