Job summary We are looking to recruit a qualified Band 6 Health visitor to work as part of the 0-19 team in Bracknell Forest working closely alongside our School Nursing colleagues.
Both full time or part time applications will be considered.
The service operates during the hours 8am - Monday to Friday so there is the ability to work your contracted hours between these times.
You will be provided with all the equipment required for you to work flexibly and safely.
You will have the responsibility to manage and deliver care for families, children and communities working in partnership with team members and service users.
The teams are based mainly within Children's Centres across the local area.
You will be working as part of a close and supportive team providing a proactive, responsive service based on identified health needs.
You will be responsible for leading the delivery of the universal Healthy Child Programme and ensuring effective delegation, workload management and monitoring of care standards.
You will be working in an environment where staff are committed to creating a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to have a direct impact on the things that matter most.
Main duties of the job Assess child and family needs, using the appropriate assessment and risk assessment tools.
Ensuring that at each contact with a child an assessment of the health and developmental need is conducted.
To support breastfeeding and parent infant relationships applying the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative standards.
Ensure that the advice, support and services provided take account of client or family's race, culture, religion and language.
Full knowledge and understanding of the Local Safeguarding Board Procedures together with Trust guidelines.
Exercises vigilance regarding vulnerable families and to respond as necessary.
Working closely with local authority colleagues Working collaboratively with other health care professionals and agencies ensuring a seamless delivery of services for children and families within the community.
About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust.
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us.
Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust site Job description Job responsibilities The 4must haves for you to be considered for this role: Registered Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting) active on the NMC register Experience in management of cases where a child has a protection plan High standard of clinical work Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.
Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.
Please dont hesitate to call Fiona Howell our 0-19 Services Lead on 07768 987992 or wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Registered Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting) active on the NMC register Non-medical prescriber 998 or equivalent Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of continual professional development Previous Experience Essential Experience in management of cases where a child has a protection plan Desirable Teaching experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential High standard of clinical work Basic IT skills/prepared to undertake training Knowledge of current policies and key drivers to improve the health outcomes of children Presentation skills Good communication skills Leadership skills Time management Ability to work as part of a team Cultural awareness Reflective and innovative practitioner Good organisational skills Ability to delegate appropriately Ability to be flexible and respond to service need Additional Requirements Essential Car Driver who holds full driving licence The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads