Welcome to the iHV Fellows

Fellows of the Institute of Health Visiting 2014

Aim

•This presentation covers key information about the role of the Fellow. It will explain how Fellows (FiHV) act as Ambassadors of the health visiting profession to provide better outcomes for children, families and communities.

Objectives

Objectives:

Explain the background to the Fellows. Outline their role and purpose.Highlight the benefits of being a Fellow of the Institute of Health Visiting (FiHV)Demonstrate how Fellows can influence the public health agendaProvide insight into the journey of a Fellow.

Background to iHV Fellows Programme

The Fellows programme is sponsored by the Department of Health and endorsed by Nursing Director Viv Bennett. It is a unique programme which:-

4. Provides health visitors with the opportunity to influence LA commissioners on the value of

health visiting

3. Creates a collective voice for the profession built on the iHV’s vision of excellence

1. Strengthens leadership in the health visiting Profession.

2. Provides exceptional development opportunities to enhance practice by

sharing experience and networks.

Background: Who are the iHV Fellows?

• “Fellows are health visitors with exceptional leadership qualities delivering excellence in practice. They are known as professionals who 'push the boundaries', have an entrepreneurial spirit and have made a real difference to the health outcomes of children, families and communities. Whilst many are from clinical practice, some also come from research and education.” (Dr Cheryll Adams)

All Fellows of the Institute of Health Visiting (FiHV) go through a robust assessment process to ensure they are providing excellence in practice.

Purpose of iHV Fellows

Lead Inspire Impact

Better outcomes for children, families and communities

The multi-level role of FiHV

Macro

Meso

Micro

Micro – Individual Demonstrate expert knowledge

Role model HV Leadership qualities Advocate for the HV Profession Inspire and impact at all levels

Meso Team and OrganisationalEngage with peers and organisations

Advise on best practice/researchContribute to training

Support the integration of new policies Promote leadership

Marco wider Health Economy

Influence politicallyImpact policy agenda

Represent health visiting ProfessionContribute to Quality outcomes Hunt (2009)

Benefits of being a FiHV

Keeping children and families at the

heart of all FiHV do.

FiHV influencing the policy agenda

8.The Voice of the FiHV

“Hearing that I had been successful in becoming a

Fellow immediately increased my motivation

and energy and made me feel valued as a HV

ambassador within iHV and beyond.”

“The Fellows

opportunity has

allowed my hopes and

aspiration to influence

nationally become a

reality. To represent

the HV profession and

still touch lives is a

great privilege.”

“We are all very different in many ways, which is important I think, but we all share a passion for quality, leadership and HV potential” .

9. Why you should become a iHV Fellow?

The role of a Fellow of the Institute of Health Visiting (FiHV) is a prestigious opportunity to:

Become an ambassador for the health visiting profession and be a catalyst for positive change. Lead, inspire and impact the next generation of health visitors.Share expert knowledge and research based practiceBe a key asset to stakeholders as the health visiting service transitions to local authority commissioningKeep children, families and communities at the centre of health provision impacting quality outcomes.Have national recognition of expertise in health visiting

References

Hunt, J. (2009) Meso-modelling of leadership: Following James G. (Jerry) Hunt's lead in integrating micro- and macro-perspectives of leadership. The Leadership Quarterly, 20 (4) pp 493–500.

What next?

We (iHV) are currently closed for Fellows applications. However please do keep your eye on the website for your next opportunity to apply.