Nursing Associate

The AFHW will work as part of a team, delivering health and social care that focuses on the holistic needs of service users. They will carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by Specialist Community Public Health Nurse /Health Visitor /School Nurse. To plan and undertake home visits and assess needs appropriately under the in a variety of community settings and service levels once assessed as competent. Be competent to undertake activities within the Healthy Child Program utilizing appropriate tools, when assessed as competent to do so. Any deviations in normal child development are identified and discussed with the SCPHN / lead practitioner in a timely manner. In response to identified public health need, (local and national directives), assist and implement, deliver and monitor clinics and group activities. Delivering evidence based approaches to target groups. Within own competencies and knowledge, implement identified packages of care that empower and meet client need and address service requirements. Review the effectiveness of specific activities as they proceed and make any necessary modifications. Liaising with the delegated SCPHN in a timely manner. To work in partnership with individuals, families, communities and multi agency teams. To liaise and communicate with a variety of agencies within community settings such as Children Centers, Nurseries, Schools etc. When competent, undertake assessments of health, development and well-being within the framework of the family health needs assessment. In the context of previously assessed universal level of service. Monitor and implement plan of care in partnership with the SCPHN and the family To practice in accordance with the SCPHN 0-19 operational policy, standards, protocols and policies, which have been agreed by Livewell, confidently and competently demonstrating knowledge of them? To support families with an identified care plan, experiencing distress as in child protection, domestic violence, drug misuse and homelessness under the direction of a SCPHN. To have knowledge of and act in accordance with local child protection and policies and procedures. The AFHW will assist in the gathering of information to provide informed knowledge of the child and family to support Child Protection Case conferences and case reviews. The post holder will be accountable and responsible to the SCPHN and the wider team on a day to day basis. The post holder will participate in the management of lower grade staff. To plan, develop and implement approaches to promote, and helpprevent adverse effects on health and well being. Deliver and monitor planned episodes of care and health promotion as required. The Advanced Family Health Worker will be expected to work within a variety of settings and environments. This may involve transporting a variety of equipment, such as scales. The work may also involve working at different surface levels whilst interacting with children. Due to the unpredictable nature of the work the worker may encounter stressful situations. This is not an exhaustive job description and other duties may be assigned at a later date to comply with service requirements.