As an added incentive, there's an extra recruitment and retention bonus of £2,000, distributed in two instalments during the initial year.
Croydon Health Services is actively searching for qualified Health Visitors and student Health Visitors who are eager to enhance their leadership capabilities and contribute to the future direction of Public Health Nursing in Croydon.
We're looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about collaborative work, possess warmth and excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a solid grasp of the Healthy Child Programme and Safeguarding policies. Our dynamic learning and development team promises an exciting journey within our service.
This role is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering the Healthy Child Programme and offering additional support to families with children aged 0-5. Our aim is to implement an integrated approach to Health Visiting throughout Croydon Health Services.
Please be aware that flexible working arrangements can be discussed with line managers to accommodate service requirements.
The post holder will lead and deliver the Healthy Child Programme by: Working to and managing a designated and defined case load of families, being the named health professional responsible for the planning and delivery of the HCP, reporting to and being line managed by a Team Leader or Clinical Service Lead (CSL). Planning their own workload effectively to meet client needs, clinical activity targets and KPIs. Working in partnership with team members, infant feeding colleagues, service users, Croydon Health Service (CHS) staff, and all stakeholders, to promote the health and wellbeing of Children, Young People (age 0-19 years) and their families. Working in partnership with the CSL, Practice Educator and multidisciplinary teams in the development of innovative clinical practice in line with the Healthy Child Programme. Assessing client needs, using the Family Strengths and Needs, Early Help Assessments and Risk Assessment tools (as appropriate) to plan, implement and evaluate evidenced based care given and support families where there is a chronic illness or disability and to advise on care in cooperation with other agencies. Liaising effectively with colleagues within Croydon Health Services and partner organisations to ensure care for children and families is timely and well-coordinated.
Interview date: TBC
#J-18808-Ljbffr