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Annex 21 Conditions will apply
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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
What you will do:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit highly motivated nurses to undertake a Postgraduate diploma in Health Visiting. Applicants require to be registered on part 1 or 2 of the NMC register and possess a first degree as part of the admission criteria for the programme of learning. Practical assessment and academic learning are carried out by staff from Glasgow Caledonian University and the Health and Social Care Partnerships.
Successful candidates will be supported to attend the GCU Health Visiting course on a full time one year basis which commences January 2024. Candidates will be employed on a 37.5 hours/week basis with NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Annex 21 conditions will apply.
During this period successful candidates will be employed as Health Visitor Students, it is important to note that as a full time student attendance at university and all holidays will be set by the University, Practice placements will be arranged in various locations across East Ayrshire Universal Early Years’ Service with Practice Teachers or Health Visitor mentors.
There will also be an expectation that following successful completion candidates will take up employment in East Ayrshire in a 30 – 37.5 hour Health Visitor post, base location to be identified.
All applicants must be a 1st level registered nurse (or midwife) with excellent communication skills, the academic study commitment, and ability to be flexible and work within a large team
Competitive entry requirements will include the need for a written assignment, presentation and interview.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
Registration 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
Qualifications & knowledge:
Educated to Masters level in a relevant nursing area, or
Can demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge gained through, for example, completion of NES modules on Assessment,
Leadership, and Critical Thinking.
Can provide advice using significant understanding and application of legislation relating to information sharing, data storage and public protection
Knowledge of health and social care pathways related to safeguarding, early intervention and protection
Qualities and skills:
- Can demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- Experience of caseload management and planning to meet deadlines
- Experience of using a strength based approach working in partnership with families
- Able to use a number of assessment tools used to decide referral pathways
- Management of risks and concerns using critical thinking to enable effective decision making
- Ability to provide professional advice within a multi-agency setting that puts children’s interests and safety first
- Can lead discussions and make decisions based on an assessment of a range of factors in complex situations
- Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, service standards and improvements
An ongoing commitment to continuing professional development
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Jackie.Cattanach@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or via tel: 07766498283
We would like to invite anyone interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity to join us on the afternoon of the 11th September. This will be a drop in session where you can meet members of the team and ask any questions you may have.
When: Monday 11th September
Time: drop in between 4-6 pm
Where: SL33, 33 Titchfield Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 1QW
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