Health Visitor (SCPHN)

Here in Devon, we strive to deliver an excellent service to the children, young people and families living in our Community. Health visiting in Devon affords amazing variation allowing you opportunity to make a difference to the lives of families and communities across both rural and urban locations. Devon is varied with health inequalities and affluency which cross paths across the varied landscape.

You will work within corporate teams and be rostered to work in our duty hub covering a defined geographical area. You'll be supported by Team Leaders and various dedicated health professionals including Health Visitors, School Nurses and Community Health Workers.

You'll lead and manage changing and challenging work load priorities. Working in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies; multi-agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role. We are working together with our local midwifery services to support the Better Births agenda.

Continuity is fast becoming priority for every family in Devon, with a focus on a strong public health approach. The opportunity to think innovatively is increasingly becoming part of everything we do in our new model of health visiting. Our aim is not just to influence local Health Visiting agendas but also to be innovative and a partner in influencing national Health Visiting agendas.

Please note that an active drivers licence and access to a car are required for this post.

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

With two coastlines, Dartmoor and Exmoor, as areas of natural beauty we have an amazing landscape to frame your working day.

Professional development is a high priority for us and we provide a range of training opportunities and in-house expertise that will support your own professional development.

Successful candidates will receive a full induction, preceptorship where indicated, safeguarding and clinical supervision. Applications from newly qualified Health Visitors are welcomed.

We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.

Experience

Essential: - Please see the full person specification on the right hand side.

Qualifications

Essential: - Ist Level NMC registration.; - Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor /School Nurse.

Desirable: - Qualification at Masters level.