To confuse the issue:
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/details/Default.aspx?Id=807
Health visiting
This page describes the work of health visitors, including information
on entry requirements, training, and funding.
Health visiting - what is it?
A health visitor is a qualified and registered nurse or midwife who has
undertaken further (post registration) training in order to be able to
work as a member of the primary healthcare team. The role of the health
visitor is about the promotion of health and the prevention of illness
in all age groups
As a health visitor, you will undertake a range of work.
You may be working with mothers of young babies - advising on such areas
as feeding, safety, physical and emotional development and other aspects
of health and childcare.
You might also work with people of any age who suffer from a chronic
illness or live with a disability. Your role here will include helping
them to overcome difficulties they may face in coping with their illness
or disability.
Entry requirement
In order to train as a health visitor, you must first qualify as a nurse
or midwife and have gained ideally at least two years practice.
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I don't suppose you could easily write a job description to fit: Wanted
- Wise Woman and Companion
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Adrian Smith
Headingley
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Subject: Betr.: the word 'midwife'
Dear members,
In Dutch it is 'vroedvrouw' which means vroede vrouw, wise woman.
Marianne
Marianne Prins
Verloskundige, beleid en innovatie
Verloskunde Academie Amsterdam
Louwesweg 6
1066 EC Amsterdam
Tel: 020 - 512 4687/4231
Fax:020 - 512 4025
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