Student Health Visitor (SCPHN)

at  Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing aims to reduce health inequalities by working with individuals, families and communities promoting health, preventing ill health and in the protection of health. The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) programme prepares registered Nurses and Midwives to apply for registration on part 3 of the professional register and to work in the community as a Health Visitor. Health Visitors lead on the delivery of the Department Health Healthy Child Programme; the Health Visitor works autonomously within a team to promote health through early intervention with families and identifies those in need of greater support who may be vulnerable for health, medical and or social reasons. As a student Health Visitor the post-holder undertakes both a taught course and a period of taught practice with a qualified practice teacher.
During the practice component of the course, the student Health Visitor works initially with a practice teacher to work with clients in their own homes and community settings and across the full social spectrum. Over the duration of the course the individual will gradually take more responsibility for care delivery, moving from observation of practice to directly supervised practice. Towards the end of the programme to practice without direct supervision (consolidated practice) This programme is designed to prepare the individual to deliver the four Principles of Health Visiting. These are: 1.The search for health needs 2.The stimulation of an awareness of health needs 3.The facilitation of health enhancing activities 4.The influencing of policies affecting health at both local and national level.
General Contacts: Children and their families, early years agencies, social care agencies, University and education colleagues, Health Visitor and School Nurse team colleagues. Clinical Responsibilities In conjunction with practice teacher the student health visitor will: 1.Develop the knowledge and skills to deliver all aspects of the Health Visitor role and responsibilities, delivering the Department Health Healthy Child Programme 2.Undertake comprehensive Health needs assessment and analysis to safeguard children working with children and families who have complex needs 3.Manage complex health needs 4.Address issues involving public health. 5.Work in partnership with all agencies to provide comprehensive packages of care to meet identified health needs 6.Empower individuals, their carers, families and groups to influence and use available resources to the full. 7.Exercise accountability, as set out in the NMC Code (2015) and within the policies and procedures of the employing Council, for the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice.
8.Understand and abide by the council policies and guidelines. 9.Practice either with direct or indirect supervision from practice teacher as directed by the Practise Teacher 10.Exercise accountability for own practise while working without direct supervision. 11.Develop skills related to brokering agreement between families and multi-agency service providers. 12.Be a reflective practitioner who is able to analyse current practice and determine personal and professional training requirements 13.Make referrals for services to other disciplines or agencies.
14.Complete the V100 Nurse Prescribing Qualification as part of the programme and to develop skills related to the diagnosis of defined conditions, the prescribing of medications from the nurses formulary where appropriate, and the evaluation of the outcomes of such interventions. 15.Under the direct/indirect supervision of a practice teacher the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care packages for clients of all ages. 16.Analyses highly complex clinical, social and family situations requiring within the multi-disciplinary team the selection of appropriate resource/service provision. An example of this would be child protection issues.
17.In conjunction with the practice teacher the accommodation of the widening role of the public health practitioner by planning, implementing and evaluating public health programmes designed to address health inequalities and to promote social inclusion. This may be either with an individual, a family, a group or the community. 18.Plan , organise and deliver of all elements of the Universal Contacts within the Healthy Child Programme 19.Together with the practice teacher the participation in child protection supervision to ensure good practice in line with Trust policies. 20.Learn about the Local Safeguarding Board guidelines and adhere to them at all times under strict supervision of the practice teacher and the child protection team 21.The staff member will ensure that they follow the Council infection prevention and control (HIC) policies and procedures to protect clients and colleagues from healthcare-associated infections.
He or she will ensure that they perform the correct hand hygiene procedures when carrying out clinical duties. All staff must challenge non-compliance with infection, prevention and control policies immediately and feedback through the appropriate line managers if required. 22.The development of leadership skills through role modelling when working with practice teacher and other professionals 23.Influencing, initiating and managing change in practice within own area 24.Take responsibility for the management of a small caseload of clients during the period of consolidated practice. 25.The prioritisation of the needs of the client group.
26.The effective use of time-management skills. 27.The care and safe use of equipment and resources. Educational Responsibilities 1.To attend the Council induction and mandatory training. 2.To attend all formal teaching sessions at the University and submit the required assignments as stipulated.
3.To be familiar with a reflective model and to fully engage in reflective practice, keeping a reflective diary throughout the course. 4.To take responsibility in organising regular Tripartite Meetings with your practice teacher and the university tutor. 5.To fully participate in the teaching strategies utilised by the practice teacher. 6.To take responsibility in identifying the gaps in learning and requesting support to maximise learning during the practice placement.
7.To undertake and participate in professional updating/training. 8.To work with different practice teachers, in consultation with your own practice teacher, during the course if it is deemed appropriate to enhance your learning. 9.To successfully achieve the Specialist Practitioner (Health Visiting Pathway) qualification at the end of the university course. Personal Responsibilities 1.To practice at all times in accordance with the NMC Code (2015) and revalidation requirements 2.To observe confidentiality in accordance with the NMC Code (2015) and Trust Policies.
3.The post holder will ensure that s(he) follows the Councils policy on records management and complies with the NHS Code of Practice for Records Management. 4.To promote at all times good working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines and groups. 5.To develop professional knowledge and competence pertaining to Health Visiting and relevant to safe standards of professional practice. 6.To report and record all accidents, untoward incidents and complaints and refer these immediately to your practice teacher and the Clinical Lead.
7.To follow the Council policy on the reporting of sickness absence and to ensure your practice teacher is aware of any unexpected absence from work. 8.To ensure that your practice teacher is aware of your whereabouts during your clinical placement and to be mindful of your own personal safety during home visiting. 9.To inform the university and the Services Manager of any absences from the university. General/Corporate Responsibilities: 1.To undertake such duties as may be commensurate with the seniority of the post 2.To ensure that the Councils corporate Health & Safety policy is followed and training is undertaken in all pertinent health and safety procedures 3.To partake in the Councils and Directorates staff training and development policies as well as the Councils system of performance appraisal 4.To treat all information gathered for the Council and Directorate, either electronically or manually, in a confidential manner 5.All employees are required to demonstrate a commitment when carrying out their duties which promotes and values diversity and the equality of opportunity in relation to employees and service users which is in line with the Councils Equality & Diversity Policy.
6.To be responsible for identifying and managing all risks associated with the job role through effective application of internal controls and risk assessments to support the achievement of Corporate and Service objectives 7.To ensure the highest standards of customer care are met at all times 8.To ensure the principles of Value for Money in service delivery is fundamental in all aspects of involvement with internal and external customers 9.To ensure that the highest standards of data quality are achieved and maintained for the collection, management and use of data. 10.To positively promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and ensure that it is recognised that Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility; and to engage in appropriate training and development opportunities which enhance an individuals knowledge and skill in responding to children, young people and vulnerable adults who may be in need of safeguarding

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