Working as part of the Health Visiting Service you will support the delivery of the Health Child Programme in accordance with na.....
Working as part of the Health Visiting Service you will support the delivery of the Health Child Programme in accordance with national and local strategy/guidance, a key part of your role will be to undertake universal and targeted assessments, mandated well-being reviews and packages of care in line with evidence- based practice, recognising when to escalate concerns to the appropriate qualified Health Visitor or District Manager. This role requires you to undertake regulated activities to both Children and Adults.
You will play a vital role in promoting and protecting the public’s health and this might be achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing the likelihood of ill-health, or preventing illness through immunisations or screening interventions or identifying needs requiring more specialist intervention. Under the supervision of the Health Visitor you will participate in a universal core service, and deliver targeted interventions, to address health inequalities.
• Working with clients in a variety of community settings e.g. home, clinic, children’s centre, educational establishment etc.
• Undertake Family Health Needs assessments in line with the Healthy Child Programme and according to local guidelines in various community settings as required, reporting back on any ensuing health problems.
• Working with the team to implement and prioritise planned programmes of health promotion, education and advice on all aspects of prevention of ill health to individuals, families and groups.
• Take appropriate action in cases of suspected or actual child abuse, working within the organisations Safeguarding Practice and Procedures.
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
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As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024
