About this role
Job summary
How would you like to work as part of a high performing Health Visiting Service in the beautiful county of Buckinghamshire? There is currently opportunities across the county to join Health Visiting teams in Aylesbury, Wendover and High Wycombe.
We can offer you a supportive, stimulating and friendly environment that encourages learning and development. We support Champions in areas such as - Breastfeeding, Solihull Approach, Domestic Abuse, Perinatal Mental Health and CONI. The Health Visiting service has successfully achieved BFI stage 3 accreditation and we are proud to offer a high standard of breastfeeding support to our families.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join us and share your valuable skills, knowledge and leadership qualities.
We welcome all applicants, experienced or newly qualified.
Main duties of the job
You will be leading the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as part of a team that includes Community Staff Nurses and Community Nursery Nurses with support from experienced Locality Leads.
We are committed to providing the best care for our clients and their families We listen to you, value you and embrace new ideas-we want all colleagues to contribute to the direction of the service We value our colleagues and are committed to your development - we want you and your career to flourish. We offer a preceptorship package to our newly qualified Health Visitors and regular restorative clinical and safeguarding supervision. We offer excellent training and support further education
You must be a registered SCPHN (Health Visiting) with current NMC registration.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us?
We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training Essential
RGN Level 1 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health Visiting - Cert/Diploma/Degree Leadership training Nurse Prescribing Qualification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential
Mentoring and supervision skills Ability to write detailed reports on client care to ensure interpretation by other members of the team for complete and safe care of the client
Experience Essential
Evidence of on-going professional development Evidence of facilitation and presentation skills Ability to carry out complex clinical assessments Experience of Child Protection Policies and Procedures
Desirable
Staff Appraisal training
Special Circumstances Essential
Ability to travel to various community sites daily
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Various locations (Aylesbury, Wendover, High Wycombe)
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)