Health Visitor

About the role

The post is full time – 36 hours. You will work for The Highland Council with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Identify health needs as early as possible and improve health and wellbeing by promoting health, preventing ill health and reducing inequalities.
• Visit families in their own homes and provide health advice and support to empower parents to care for their children.
• Work based on the Universal Health Visiting Pathway underpinned by GIRFEC and the National Practice Model.
• Engage with families to discover and build on their strengths.
• Deal with difficult cases and manage stress and challenges.
• Manage time and organise tasks effectively.

Requirements

• Registered nurse or midwife at degree level or equivalent.
• Post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing and be registered on Part 3 of the NMC register.
• Educated to Masters level in a relevant nursing area, or demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge gained through completion of NES modules on Assessment, Leadership, and Critical Thinking.

Qualifications & Knowledge

Qualified in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing and have completed the necessary registration process.

Skills

• Approachable and friendly.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Benefits

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

Pay

Salary Scale: £52,769 - £61,377 per annum

Schedule

Fixed Term (12 months)