Job Summary
We are seeking to recruit a motivated practitioner with initiative and drive who is keen to contribute to the further development of our integrated Children's Health service. The Children's Health Team work within Lincolnshire County Council very closely with Children's Services (Children's Centres, Early Help, Social Care and Family Hubs) and other agencies. Our aim is to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities for children, young people and their families in our care.

Ready to help shape the future of the Social Care Integrated Front Door
We have an exciting and unique opportunity to play a key role in influencing and shaping the future of the Social Care Integrated Front Door. We are recruiting a G9-G10 Health Visitor to join our team in Lincoln, working as part of a multi disciplinary team and closely with partner agencies to bring vital health expertise into frontdoor decision-making.

Main duties of the job
About you
We are seeking practitioners who thrive upon innovation and are not averse to change. It is essential that you have a keen interest in safeguarding and are passionate about advocating for children. You will need to have the ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated skill mix team.You need to have excellent communication skills and experience of working in partnership across organisational boundaries.

You will need comprehensive experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and families.You will need to be able to drive as this role is hybrid and will require both office based working and working from home.

About us
Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us.

We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, weve crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance.

From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce.

We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire.

People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities.

Job responsibilities

• To deliver an efficient and cost effective Health Visiting service for an identified population within Lincolnshire County Council
• To deliver the Healthy Child Programme 0-6 and provide clinical expert advice and guidance as appropriate for own area of expertise within the 6-19 (25 SEND) Childrens Health Service
• To focus early interventions based on timely and comprehensive assessment of a child and their family's needs.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate health visiting interventions for a defined population and hold responsibility for the assessment of health care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care relating to individuals and families and their communities.
• Undertake health assessments and child development reviews, identifying any deviations from the norm and taking appropriate action
• Utilise specialist clinical skills using evidence based practice to identify any risks and needs in protecting children and adhere to agreed safeguarding policies and procedure identify children in need and children in need of protection and work in partnership with all partner agencies to support families and protect children
• To profile the health needs of an identified population, target services to meet the needs of disadvantaged groups, deliver innovation and new ways of working in accordance with local and national targets and evaluate effective outcomes of any intervention
• To contribute towards the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of child health promotion programmes in order to promote health and wellbeing and prevent adverse effects.
• To offer support and advice to parents and carers, especially those of vulnerable children utilising an early help approach and by working closely with other agencies and voluntary organisations, and through home visiting and other interventions as appropriate.
• Ensure the voice of the child is incorporated into all aspects of Health visiting
• To line manage where appropriate other non-registered members of the 0-19 se service and provide supervision for delegated programmes of care.
• To maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive records in accordance with LCC guidelines and NMC standards
• To maintain an increased level of own clinical/ safeguarding supervision commensurate with the level of the role.
• Provide mentorship and support for pre-nursing students and others.as appropriate

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse or Midwife
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting qualification
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
• Member of relevant professional body with an active NMC registration
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This 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.