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Starting Well Health Visitor

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Chester

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified Health Visitor or about to qualify, skilled in service development, knowledgeable about the Healthy Child Programme, and committed to collaborative team working and safeguarding.
  • You will lead the 0-19 team, innovate in public health, foster partnerships, build community resilience, and provide compassionate care focused on child well-being.

Requirements

  • - Be a qualified Health Visitor – or just about to qualify
  • - Provide leadership within the 0-19 team
  • - Demonstrate skills in service development, innovation and public health
  • - Be flexible and solution focused in your approach to challenges
  • - Facilitate integrated working
  • - Build community capacity and resilience through partnership working
  • - Be compassionate, competent and child focused in all that you do
  • - Have an excellent knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme
  • - Demonstrate a commitment to multi agency/ collaborative and integrated team working
  • - Have knowledge in safeguarding and case management

Responsibilities

  • - Be a qualified Health Visitor – or just about to qualify
  • - Provide leadership within the 0-19 team
  • - Demonstrate skills in service development, innovation and public health
  • - Be flexible and solution focused in your approach to challenges
  • - Facilitate integrated working
  • - Build community capacity and resilience through partnership working
  • - Be compassionate, competent and child focused in all that you do

FAQs

What is the relocation package offered for this position?

We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000 (T&Cs apply).

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Starting Well Health Visitor role?

You need to be a qualified Health Visitor or just about to qualify.

What are the primary responsibilities of this position?

You will provide leadership within the 0-19 team, demonstrate skills in service development and public health, facilitate integrated working, and build community capacity.

Is training provided for new staff?

Yes, comprehensive training and support will be provided, including a full induction and preceptorship programme when appropriate.

What is the Healthy Child Programme?

The Healthy Child Programme is a framework that delivers key elements of health and developmental support to the 0-19 year old population and their families.

How does this role contribute to safeguarding children?

As a key professional in the protection of children, you will be required to work collaboratively with other agencies to meet their needs, with safeguarding and case management as essential elements of the role.

Can I get support during the application process if I am neurodivergent?

Yes, if you consider yourself neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or telephone 01244 393100.

What types of training opportunities are available for staff?

Staff will have access to relevant internal and external training and development opportunities.

What support will I receive once employed?

You will benefit from regular clinical and safeguarding supervision as well as opportunities for ongoing development.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Katie Wilson, District Lead Chester and Rural, at katie.wilson24@nhs.net or 07554116887.

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Mission & Purpose

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health, learning disability, and community health services across Cheshire and Wirral. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that enhances the well-being and quality of life for their patients. They are dedicated to offering accessible, effective, and patient-centered services to address both mental and physical health needs in the community.