Student SCPHN Health Visitor

Job description

Job summary

The Health Visiting team is part of the wider HCP 0-19 service. The team provides community-based services for Babies and Children (aged 0-5 years). The Health Visiting service works with stakeholders across a number of settings and organisations to lead delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (0-5) to improve child health outcomes and ensure that families at risk are identified at the earliest opportunity.

The overarching aim of public health services for children (0-5) is to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of children and families. The Health Visiting service is a workforce of specialist community public health nurses who provide expert advice, support and interventions to families with children between 0-5 years and help empower parents/carers to make decisions that affect their children's future health and wellbeing. This service is led by Health Visitors and supported by a skill mix team. The service is central to delivering public health outcomes for children.

Main duties of the job

To engage in training in order to complete the BSc (Hons) Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health (Specialist Practitioner award in School Nursing). This will involve liaising with all relevant parties within the practice area and at the assigned University in order to gain the desired 50% theory and 50% practical element of the course. In order to attain successful completion, the

Students will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the primary care setting, carrying out clinical duties with patients / clients as agreed with their Practice Teacher/Practice Assessor. The student will be accountable to the respective local manager accordingto local management structures, and responsibleto the allocated PracticeTeacher/Practice Assessorforthe term of training.

Thestudentwill beexpectedtotakeresponsibilityfortheiradultlearningandto inform their Practice Teacher/Practice Assessor and University contact should there be any exceptional circumstances preventing the completion of any aspects of the course. It is stressed that some of the information, which is handled by the student

Health Visiting is of a highly confidential nature and should not be divulged to another party nor should it be discussed with colleagues unless it is essential to do so. The student will be expected to follow local organisation's sickness and absence policy, reporting sickness or absences to both the employer and university.

About us

As the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a Trust making a genuine difference to local health outcomes. The Trust is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services, alongside extensive community services.

A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Our strategy is aligned to delivering exceptional care together while supporting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We offer clear career development pathways, access to training and education, and opportunities to contribute to service innovation and improvement.

Job description

Job responsibilities

BeingpersonallyaccountableforprofessionalandethicalactionsandensuringcompliancewiththeNMCProfessionalCodeofConduct

Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating patient information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and family/carers

Working in a non-judgmentalanti-discriminatory way, with regard to culturaland religious beliefs of individuals and groups

Ensuringthatpriortoanycourseofactioninvolvingindividuals/groupshas their informed consent

Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside of the NMCProfessional CodeofConductandidentifyingactionstorectifyanyissues

Focusingresourcestoensureequityofaccessforallindividualsandgroups

Allocatingworksoastomakebestuseoftheknowledgeandskillsofteammembers

Adhering to allHuman Resources policies such as bullying and harassment,disciplinary and grievance, recruitment and retention

Co-operatingwiththeorganisationsmanagementandothersinmeeting statutory and local requirements of the Health and Safety policy

Undertaking work activities and related training as defined in local employingTrusts health and safety policies and procedures

Assistinginmaintainingasafeworkingenvironmentforself,colleagues, patients and others.

Reportinganyissuesinthe workplacethatmay puthealthand safetyatrisk

Havingtheresponsibilityforaccident/incidentreporting

Sharingrelevantinformationwithothersconsistentwithlocalagreements made between the agencies / professionals involved

Developingsystemsandprocessesthatengagewithusersoftheserviceensuring services are designed to meet need

Leading by example to inspire others with thevalues and vision for the present and future of School Nurses

Highlightingtoindividuals,theteamandlocalemployingTrustsbenefitsof new ways of working

Recognisingandacknowledgingtheknowledgeandskillsofotherteammembers

The ability to constructively challenge current working practices and

overcome barriers during time of change

Followinglocalemployerguidelinesandpoliciesonsafeguarding

Complyingwithandfulfiltheobjectivesoftheprimaryhealthcareteam

ParticipatinginthesettingofpersonalobjectiveswithPracticeTeachers through the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes

Demonstratingnursingprocedureswhereapplicable

Complyingwithlocalemployingorganisationspolicies,proceduresandguidelines and with relevant statutory / Department of Health directives

Ensuring data is inputted onto local IT systems accurately and on time as required by the local employing organisation

Co-operating and assisting in research and survey programmes relating to the client group or the nursing profession.

Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with clients and other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies

Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the clients and report any changes in the clients condition to the School Nursing team, practice teacherand the general practitioner or other member of the health / social care team

Attending and participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as required

Identifying problems with communication systems and helping to improve its effectiveness with other professionals and team members

Ability to provide comprehensive and accurate written records that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions

Ability to formally present and discuss with individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to Health Visiting and Public Health

Being responsible for the assessment of care needs for identified case load/client group

Discussing and identifying who is responsible for the assessment of identified client groups

Identifying the multiple needs of the patient, family / carer, giving counsel and advice appropriate to the situation

Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groups ina holistic way taking into consideration of cultural differences

Job description
Job responsibilities

BeingpersonallyaccountableforprofessionalandethicalactionsandensuringcompliancewiththeNMCProfessionalCodeofConduct

Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating patient information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and family/carers

Working in a non-judgmentalanti-discriminatory way, with regard to culturaland religious beliefs of individuals and groups

Ensuringthatpriortoanycourseofactioninvolvingindividuals/groupshas their informed consent

Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside of the NMCProfessional CodeofConductandidentifyingactionstorectifyanyissues

Focusingresourcestoensureequityofaccessforallindividualsandgroups

Allocatingworksoastomakebestuseoftheknowledgeandskillsofteammembers

Adhering to allHuman Resources policies such as bullying and harassment,disciplinary and grievance, recruitment and retention

Co-operatingwiththeorganisationsmanagementandothersinmeeting statutory and local requirements of the Health and Safety policy

Undertaking work activities and related training as defined in local employingTrusts health and safety policies and procedures

Assistinginmaintainingasafeworkingenvironmentforself,colleagues, patients and others.

Reportinganyissuesinthe workplacethatmay puthealthand safetyatrisk

Havingtheresponsibilityforaccident/incidentreporting

Sharingrelevantinformationwithothersconsistentwithlocalagreements made between the agencies / professionals involved

Developingsystemsandprocessesthatengagewithusersoftheserviceensuring services are designed to meet need

Leading by example to inspire others with thevalues and vision for the present and future of School Nurses

Highlightingtoindividuals,theteamandlocalemployingTrustsbenefitsof new ways of working

Recognisingandacknowledgingtheknowledgeandskillsofotherteammembers

The ability to constructively challenge current working practices and

overcome barriers during time of change

Followinglocalemployerguidelinesandpoliciesonsafeguarding

Complyingwithandfulfiltheobjectivesoftheprimaryhealthcareteam

ParticipatinginthesettingofpersonalobjectiveswithPracticeTeachers through the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes

Demonstratingnursingprocedureswhereapplicable

Complyingwithlocalemployingorganisationspolicies,proceduresandguidelines and with relevant statutory / Department of Health directives

Ensuring data is inputted onto local IT systems accurately and on time as required by the local employing organisation

Co-operating and assisting in research and survey programmes relating to the client group or the nursing profession.

Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with clients and other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies

Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the clients and report any changes in the clients condition to the School Nursing team, practice teacherand the general practitioner or other member of the health / social care team

Attending and participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as required

Identifying problems with communication systems and helping to improve its effectiveness with other professionals and team members

Ability to provide comprehensive and accurate written records that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions

Ability to formally present and discuss with individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to Health Visiting and Public Health

Being responsible for the assessment of care needs for identified case load/client group

Discussing and identifying who is responsible for the assessment of identified client groups

Identifying the multiple needs of the patient, family / carer, giving counsel and advice appropriate to the situation

Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groups ina holistic way taking into consideration of cultural differences

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registered nurse

knowledge and experience

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of professional development in the field of Health Visiting.

Desirable

• Demonstrable current experience working as a staff nurse in a Health Visiting Team

Key Competencies

Essential

• Evidence of utilising evidenced based practice and appraising standards, providing clinical direction and support for staff.
• Ability to apply clinical governance framework to clinical practice. Demonstrates leadership skills and understanding of professional responsibilities within the team.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal with children, families and professionals
• Able to establish and maintain key relationships with colleagues and other disciplines both internally and externally.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal with children, families and others.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• First level registered nurse

knowledge and experience

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of professional development in the field of Health Visiting.

Desirable

• Demonstrable current experience working as a staff nurse in a Health Visiting Team

Key Competencies

Essential

• Evidence of utilising evidenced based practice and appraising standards, providing clinical direction and support for staff.
• Ability to apply clinical governance framework to clinical practice. Demonstrates leadership skills and understanding of professional responsibilities within the team.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal with children, families and professionals
• Able to establish and maintain key relationships with colleagues and other disciplines both internally and externally.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal with children, families and others.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Harden Health Centre - Across Walsall

Harden Road

Walsall

WS3 1ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Walsall

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No