SCPHN Health VisitorNHS

Job summary

The job holder is responsible for developing, leading, planning and delivering a range of services for children and their families within a corporate caseload.

Provide a public health based service that contributes to improving the health of children and their families in Walsall through partnership working.

During the absence of the cluster lead or other teams cluster leaders will promote team working at all times and contribute to the delivery of services within the team

Participate in the continued development of the children, young people and family's public health service, to include meetings and close liaison with cluster lead and to work in partnership with other health care professionals within the Trust and other agencies.

Care may be delivered within a variety of settings to include client's home, GP practice clinic, virtually or other settings.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical leadership support and professional direction to the children, young people and families public health team ensuring that high standards and safe levels of intervention which are evidenced base are delivered within a corporate caseload.

To work autonomously within a multi-agency arena to enable children & Young People (predominantly pre-school age) to reach their full potential (physically emotionally and socially) through education and healthy lifestyles.

Job description

Leadership

Assess, plan, delegate, maintain and review caseloads for each team member, identifying needs and skill mix to ensure delivery of service. Analyse and respond to situations at team and one to one level taking account of changing priorities at team and 1-1 level

Represent the service on a range of multi professional forum as requested and agreed with the cluster lead.

Organise and chair weekly team meetings to cascade information and plan delivery of the team workload in the absence of the clinical lead.

Constructively participate in nursing, clinical and managerial meetings as required.

Monitor and report to the clinical lead regarding client and staff safety, accidents and reportable incidents as necessary in line with risk management local and national policies.

Act as a role model, lead by example through practice with positive attitude and presentation

Contribute to the planning of staff training, both mandatory and for professional development, in conjunction with clinical lead.

Undertake team members personal development review and clinical supervision, ensure that individual staff development plans are formulated and objectives agreed in line with corporate objectives.

In consultation with clinical lead, influence and manage change within the service utilising research/evidence-based practice and audit mechanisms

Communication

Develop and maintain effective communication networks and work collaboratively with key partners, health workers, statutory and voluntary agencies to actively promote national and local public health priorities.

Demonstrate up to date knowledge on legislation and national directives relating to the service is obtained through regular updates from the steering group, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Internet and other sources.

Ensure effective communication with the child, family and others including those whose first language is not English, and LD liaising and co-ordinating interpreting services as appropriate.

Maintain direct communication and liaison with the clinical lead and attend regular meetings

Provide written and verbal detailed information through comprehensive assessment of the child and family to facilitate referrals to specialist services, e.g., Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

Work collaboratively to provide antenatal support to individuals assessed as needing early intervention.

To liaise with teaching staff and school medical staff as appropriate, acting as a link between school and home as necessary.

Clinical Skills

Work in close liaison with the designated and named nurse for child protection and the co-ordinator for looked after children.

Work within Walsalls Safeguarding Childrens Board guidelines and local child protection policies and procedures.

Initiate and chair or participate in multi-agency meetings to plan care for an individual child in need.

Working in partnership with families and other agencies contribute to the assessment framework for children in need / Early Help processes.

Critically analyse information gathered from the child health records and other relevant sources and provide accurate reports for formal presentation, e.g., case conferences.

Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing professional health advice in formulating, implementing and evaluating the child protection plan. Attend case conferences and core groups.

Participate in personal clinical supervision with child protection supervisors.

Within the scope of professional practice and using appropriate frameworks, take lead responsibility to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the health needs of specific groups of children e.g., looked after children, children with medical needs. This may include undertaking nurse led clinics and assessments.

In conjunction with child and family, liaise with members of multi-disciplinary teams. Refer to other specialist service and engage in joint planning with child, family and other identified services.

Liaise and communicate with other services to assess and produce individual care plans and to co-ordinate their involvement in supporting the child in school or other settings.

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.