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Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

28d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Brighton & Hove

AI generated summary

  • You must promote child health, mentor staff/students, lead inductions, support team training, manage resources, and engage in practice supervision.
  • You will assess care needs, develop programs, mentor staff and students, manage change, oversee training, and ensure resource efficiency in community health services.

Requirements

  • - The post holder will work within a skill mixed team to promote the health and wellbeing of children and their families.
  • - Practitioners at this level assume responsibility for planned teaching/supervision of junior staff and students, and will ensure the mentorship and supervision of students both pre and post registration.
  • - To participate in regular team meetings with all grades of staff to ensure that all staff are kept informed of clinical and locality issues to facilitate the management of change, ensuring service continuity
  • - To arrange the induction and orientation of new staff and instruct all staff in new procedures and policy changes
  • - To support and supervise skill mix staff to enable effective delivery of the service.
  • - To contribute to training, education, PDR and orientation programmes for staff, students, and others as required
  • - Describe any staff development activities the post holder either develops or delivers. Include training courses, organisational development work, practice development or facilitation.
  • - Undertake practice supervisor and practice assessor roles with both pre-registration and specialist practice students.
  • - To demonstrate responsible use of resources, with an awareness of budgetary restraints.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will work within a skill mixed team to promote the health and wellbeing of children and their families. The post holder will provide specialist practitioner knowledge and advice; assessing care needs, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care and public health developments in the community, liaising with other agencies as required.
  • Practitioners at this level assume responsibility for planned teaching/supervision of junior staff and students, and will ensure the mentorship and supervision of students both pre and post registration.
  • To participate in regular team meetings with all grades of staff to ensure that all staff are kept informed of clinical and locality issues to facilitate the management of change, ensuring service continuity.
  • To arrange the induction and orientation of new staff and instruct all staff in new procedures and policy changes.
  • To support and supervise skill mix staff to enable effective delivery of the service.
  • To contribute to training, education, PDR and orientation programmes for staff, students, and others as required.
  • Describe any staff development activities the post holder either develops or delivers. Include training courses, organisational development work, practice development or facilitation.
  • Undertake practice supervisor and practice assessor roles with both pre-registration and specialist practice students.
  • To demonstrate responsible use of resources, with an awareness of budgetary restraints.

FAQs

What does the Health Visitor role involve?

The Health Visitor role involves promoting the health and wellbeing of children and their families, providing specialist advice, assessing care needs, and developing care programs in the community while liaising with other agencies.

Will I be responsible for supervising junior staff?

Yes, practitioners at this level are responsible for the planned teaching and supervision of junior staff and students, ensuring proper mentorship and support.

Are there opportunities for staff development in this role?

Yes, there are ample opportunities for staff development, including contributing to training programs, orientation for new staff, and facilitating educational sessions for students and other staff members.

What kind of working environments can I expect?

You can expect to work in a variety of community environments, including patients' homes, community hospitals, and bases across Sussex.

Are flexible working opportunities available?

Yes, we offer supportive flexible working patterns, including part-time, flexi time, annualised hours, and options for flexi retirement.

How does the Trust approach staff wellbeing?

The Trust scores highly in compassionate culture & leadership and offers extensive staff wellbeing support, as highlighted in the positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results.

Are there training and research opportunities in this position?

Yes, the role provides excellent training and development opportunities, including participation in research initiatives.

Is there support for diverse staff networks?

Yes, we have thriving staff networks for BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+, and Religion and Belief, promoting an inclusive workplace culture.

What benefits do NHS staff receive?

NHS staff have access to a wide range of benefits and discounts, as well as cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton.

Who can I contact for more information or informal visits about this position?

You can contact Karina Gummer, Team Lead, at karina.gummer@nhs.net or call 01273 266000 for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Excellent care at the heart of the community.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2010
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of community-based healthcare services across Sussex, including nursing, therapy, and specialist care. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that supports people in their homes and communities, aiming to improve health outcomes and enhance well-being. Their purpose is to offer excellent community health services, promote independence, and integrate care to support patients' needs effectively.