We are recruiting for enthusiastic Bank Band 6 Health Visitor to lead, deliver and influence a comprehensive Health Visiting service in Richmond and local service specification for health visiting that meets the public health needs of the local communities of the borough of Richmond.The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of Working Together to Safeguarding Children (2018), including improving health and life chances for children and families and safeguarding those at risk.Main duties of the jobDeliver the healthy child programme and work in partnership with families to develop and agree tailored health plans as requiredUtilising specialist skills and knowledge, advise and support individuals and families on evidence based health care practices.Understand the caseload profile including the health needs of the defined population and local communities, targeting outreach services to meet their needs.Initiate referrals to multi-disciplinary/agency colleagues as required to ensure adequate care and support for families and childre5Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual/group programmes of care that meet the public health needs of the populationTo develop and delegate appropriately the implementation of regular health promotion initiatives on specific health issues and to specific groups and individuals.About usJust as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!We can offer you:A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the roleCar lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)Flexible working optionsTraining, support and development in your careerTo have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefitsJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.Person SpecificationQualificationsRegistered Nurse/Registered MidwifeRegistered Health Visitor (SCPHN)Current NMC registrationEvidence of continuing post-registration education and trainingPractice assessor/supervisor training or working towardsExperienceBe able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targetsExperience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency workingExperience of organising and managing own workload and that of othersExperience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care and writing care plansExperience in providing practice-based learning support to othersExperience of evidence-based careExperience of supervising staff / studentsSkillsKnowledge of recent developments in primary careKnowledge of current health and social care agenda relevant to area of work and professional practiceKnowledge of current health legislation [including Change for Children agenda, Children's Plan etc.)Current knowledge of child protection issuesKnowledge of NMC CodeGood communication skills, both written and verbalDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr