Specialist Health Visitor pre and post birth team

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) pro rata for part time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system, · To act as health's champion within the pre and post birth team, bringing expert operational knowledge and skills to the team surrounding the impact of safeguarding on children's health and development.
· To be responsible for a caseload of children and families with additional vulnerabilities who are being supported within the wider Family Help team in Children's Social Care.
· To deliver the Healthy Child Programme to the post holder's caseload of children and families.
· To take a lead professional role when required.
· To undertake home visits in accordance with local guidance and policy.
· To work in collaboration with the multi agency team.
· To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload in the day-to-day allocation of work.
· To deputise when required in the team managers absence and delegate appropriately to junior staff.
· To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling.
· To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
· To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.
· To supervise pre-registration and post-registration SCPHN students.
· To employ professional curiosity in your day-to-day role and act upon any findings appropriately.
· Visit clients across a wide geographical area.
· Complete full, accurate and contemporaneous records in line with trust policy and NMC guidance.
· To interpret health information accurately to support the safeguarding process and offer relevant advice and guidance to the wider multi agency team.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Benefits
We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:
+ A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
+ A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
+ Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
+ Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.
Supporting our Armed Forces
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans. reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp.

The post holder will achieve this by being an integral part of the 'Pre and Post Birth Multi Agency Team' within Children's Social Care. This team will include a mix of social workers, health practitioners, family support workers, whilst working alongside third sector agencies. Working with the multidisciplinary team to deliver an enhanced health visiting experience and delivering the Healthy Child Programme, aiming to improve antenatal health and child health up to the child's first birthday. The post holder will develop supportive relationships with the parents to improve outcomes for children and families with additional vulnerabilities. This is a demanding role requiring a high level of professional skills and practice, and the ability to work as part of a wider multi agency team.

Joining #TeamNELFT means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.
Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video