NHS Health Visitor
Sanctuary Personnel
- Guernsey
- £43,954 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Guernsey
Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £43,954 - £59,343 per annumJob Summary:
- Manage designated caseload for day-to-day operations.
- Ensure high-quality service delivery to all clients.
- Manage and prioritise caseload.
- Assess, plan, and deliver Health Visiting Services.
- Refer children to appropriate specialists and agencies.
- Provide expert advice to various agencies.
- Empower families to make informed health choices.
- Collaborate with statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Work towards family-centered Public Health goals.
- Remain vigilant on child protection issues and policies.
- Communicate effectively with diverse clients.
- Liaise with various agencies.
- Handle sensitive issues with negotiation skills.
- Engage families in care planning and health activities.
- Participate in MASH meetings and case conferences.
- Maintain accurate records and provide reports.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care.
- Conduct screenings and health promotion activities.
- Address health and social problems.
- Manage minor medical conditions and provide advice.
- Support vulnerable children and families.
- Recognise signs of child abuse and refer as needed.
- Administer medication and immunisations.
- Provide support for postnatal depression.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical protocols.
- Propose changes based on research evidence.
- Participate in Clinical Supervision.
- Contribute to service planning.
- Provide cover and undertake appraisals.
- Supervise and support staff.
- Participate in recruitment and induction.
- Assess training needs and provide education.
- Maintain resources and equipment.
- Report incidents and complaints.
- Deputise for the Team Leader as required.
- Forecast future needs and contribute to the Public Health agenda.
- Stay updated with research evidence.
- Provide support and advice to colleagues.
- Foster a culture of excellence and change.
- Organise and participate in local research and audit.
- Use research findings to inform practice.
- Arrange induction and mentorship for new staff.
- Facilitate courses and study days.
- Undertake statutory training.
- Provide health education to parents and carers.
- RN and Health Visiting Qualification, Diploma or Degree, with continuing professional development.
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
- Willingness to support change and development.
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Nurse Prescribing Qualification desirable.
- Commitment to service improvement and equal opportunities.
- Car driver with a clean license.
- Excellent communication skills.
- High clinical proficiency.
- Knowledge of legislation and guidance.
- Application of research to practice.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.