Student Health Visitor

Job summary

Solihull Health Visiting Service is delighted to be offering qualified nurses and midwives an opportunity to complete the Post Graduate Diploma / BSc (hons)Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) course commencing the 2nd September 2024 in conjunction with Birmingham City University.

You will need to be a qualified Nurse or Midwife with a Nursing Diploma or equivalent also have an active NMC PIN. You must also be able to demonstrate continued professional development, awareness of evidence-based practice and government policy driving the public health agenda, and have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Please refer to the Person Specification for the requirements to apply. This Course is subject to pending funding from National Health Service England. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC - Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding. This post will be Band 5.

During the interview you will asked to prepare a short presentation on a Public Health topic.

Main duties of the job

To engage in training in order to complete the BSc (Hons) Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health (Specialist Practitioner award in Health Visiting).

This will involve liaising with all relevant parties within the practice area and at the assigned University in order to gain the desired 50% theory and 50% practical element of the course. In order to attain successful completion, the student will be required to work as part of a multi -disciplinary team within the primary care setting, carrying out clinical duties with clients as agreed with their Practice Teacher. The student will be accountable to the respective local manager according to local management structures, and responsible to the allocated Practice Teacher for the term of training.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

The student will be expected to follow local organisations sickness and absence policy, reporting sickness or absences to both the employer and university.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RN or RM Current NMC Registration Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme, and at least 120 credits at level 5(diploma) Portfolio evidence of continual professional & academic development For those wishing to undertake the degree at post graduate diploma level - applicants should hold an appropriate degree

Desirable

Evidence of continuing professional development Evidence of study at Level 6 Mentorship qualification Post-registration training Evidence of a conditional offer from the University

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates evidence-based practice Demonstrates ability for team working Demonstrates ability to problem solve Demonstrates ability to work independently

Desirable

Demonstrates an awareness of working in the Community Experience within HV team Evidence of collaborative working within a multi-professional arena Of Health Promotion Of audit/ evaluation/ research

Skills

Essential

Can demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice Understands and can demonstrate accountability Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice Computer literate - ability to use software programmes designed to maximise the contribution to the post Microsoft, Word, Excel Demonstrates sound literacy/numerical skills Excellent communication skills - verbal, written Understanding of HV role Understanding of wider NHS Prioritising & decision making Assessment skills Reflective practice Self-motivation Flexible and resourceful Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of Health and Safety Awareness of equality and diversity in delivery of health care Ability to work in different settings Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Desirable

Partnership working within a multi- disciplinary team Project management

Personal Qualities

Essential

Can demonstrate use of initiative Enthusiastic approach to delivery of care Adaptable to demands of role Flexible/ willingness to work across the Trust area as the job/services require Demonstrate qualities of a role model Demonstrates a likely ability to cope with academic level of study required Ability to travel across locations whilst on practice placement Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills Ability to stay calm in stressful situations Display ability to evaluate situations and problems with common sense and creativity Flexibility with working patterns Ability to think innovatively Can work under direction Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive patient information

Other

Essential

Must be willing to undertake Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure to Enhanced/Standard level Must be legally entitled to work in this country Ability to independently travel around the area as per job/service requirements Able to deal with exposure to volatile and potentially aggressive situations

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