Job summary Job Title: Health VisitorBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexibleBank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the abilityto develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job What you'll be responsible for:Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic testsRecognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalationRecognising, responding to, and managing emergency situationsDisplaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situationsRecognising limitations and escalating concernsThe role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care.
Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: - Health Visitor Trust: - Southern Health NHS Foundation TrustLocation: Portsmouth, Andover, Winchester, Basingstoke, Aldershot,Petersfield, Eastleigh, New Forst, Warerlooville Pay Rates: £, £ & £ (per hour) Shift Patterns: - FlexibleAbout the Trust:-Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, rated Good in their most recent CQC report, provides a wide range of mental health, physical health and learning disability services across Hampshire.
Based in the centre of the South Coast, Hampshire has excellent transport links, with the M3 and M27, an airport in Southampton, as well as quick and easy access to London.
As the Trust operates at over 300 sites across Hampshire, there is plenty of opportunities to experience either city, country or coastal life.
Staff can also benefit from the Trusts Academy of Clinical Excellence (ACE) which offers a specific focus on the professional development and career progression for registered nurses, nursing associates and AHPs.Why might this job interest you?This flexible role as a Health Visitor Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling.
This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours.
The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds.
The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.What you can add:The post holder will have responsibility to manage and deliver care for families, children and communities working in partnership with team members and service users.
The role will provide a proactive, responsive service based on identified health needs whilst leading the delivery of the universal Healthy Child Programme.
He/she will ensure effective delegation, work load management and monitoring of care standards.
The practitioner will work collaboratively with other health care professionals and agencies ensuring a seamless delivery of services for children and families within the community Assess child and family needs, using the appropriate assessment and risk assessment tools.
Ensure that at each contact with a child an assessment of the health and developmental need is conducted.
Develop and implement outcome focused care plans and evaluate care given, in partnership with clients.
To provide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parenting skills and delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families.
To support breastfeeding and parent infant relationships applying the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative standards.The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.What you'll need:A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Health Visitor role within the last 3 years.
Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current Health Visitor practices.
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.The benefits we can offer you in return:-Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.Who are NHS Professionals?NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work.
Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.
Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.Apply TodayBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of :- Statement of NMC Registration Degree/Diploma in Nursing Experience Essential A car and valid UK driving license.
A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Health Visitor environment within the last 2 years.