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An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated Health Visitor to join an evolving and supportive Health Visiting Team based at Grangemouth.
The post holder will work to deliver the Universal Health Visiting Pathway and provide high quality, safe, person centred, and accessible care to families with pre-school aged children across the locality.
Candidates should have a high standard of communication and organisational skills, and an ability to work within a team and on their own initiative. A basic knowledge of common IT systems and a willingness to work with partner agencies are also essential.
Candidates should have an interest in community development work, in working in partnership with nurseries and have a working knowledge of child protection systems.
Applicants must be educated to degree level and be a first level registered nurse or midwife with an active post registration qualification in health visiting (as entered on Part 3 of the NMC register). Successful candidates will possess relevant post registration experience and evidence of ongoing professional development
Due to the geographical location, ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
Informal enquiries to: Sandra Gourlay, Clinical Nurse Manager, 01324 554231 or Catherine Fair, Team Lead 07870159673
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.