Health Visitor Jobs

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Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

Our Purpose

Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our Values

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What You Will Do

The main role for the Health Visitor (HV) is to be the designated named HV for all Children within their caseload from antenatal to school entry age, excluding the unborn child. This requires you to commence the child’s planning process. To discharge these responsibilities you will have a responsibility to monitor the child’s wellbeing and assess if a need is identified. They will work in partnership with the child’s family and all involved agencies to produce a child’s plan which will require to be monitored.

In discharging these responsibilities, you will be responsible and accountable for maintaining clinical, staff and information governance.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Registration Requirements

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

Registered nurse or midwife at degree level or equivalent

Post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing and be registered on Part 3 of the NMC register

Qualifications & Knowledge

Educated to Masters level in a relevant nursing area, or

Can demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge gained through, for example, completion of NES modules on Assessment,

Leadership, and Critical Thinking.

Can provide advice using significant understanding and application of legislation relating to information sharing, data storage and public protection

Knowledge of health and social care pathways related to safeguarding, early intervention and protection

Qualities And Skills

• Can lead discussions and make decisions based on an assessment of a range of factors in complex situations
• An ongoing commitment to continuing professional development
• Management of risks and concerns using critical thinking to enable effective decision making
• Experience of using a strength based approach working in partnership with families
• Can demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
• Ability to provide professional advice within a multi-agency setting that puts children’s interests and safety first
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, service standards and improvements
• Able to use a number of assessment tools used to decide referral pathways
• Experience of caseload management and planning to meet deadlines

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours

37.5 Hours per week

Driving Licence/Car Ownership

Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Pamela Parker on:

07825227996 or via emil [email protected]

Additional Information For Candidates

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