Overview
How would you like to work as part of a high performing Health Visiting Service in the beautiful county of Buckinghamshire? There is an exciting opportunity to join the Health Visiting team based in High Wycombe. We offer a supportive, stimulating and friendly environment that encourages learning and development. We support Champions in areas such as - Breastfeeding, Solihull Approach, Domestic Abuse, Perinatal Mental Health and CONI. The Health Visiting service has achieved BFI stage 3 accreditation and offers a high standard of breastfeeding support to families. This is an opportunity to join us and share your valuable skills, knowledge and leadership qualities. We welcome all applicants, experienced or newly qualified.
Main duties of the job
* You will be leading the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as part of a team that includes Community Staff Nurses and Community Nursery Nurses with support from experienced Locality Leads.
* We are committed to providing the best care for our clients and their families
* We listen to you, value you and embrace new ideas—we want all colleagues to contribute to the direction of the service
* We value our colleagues and are committed to your development - we want you and your career to flourish
* We offer a preceptorship package to our newly qualified Health Visitors and regular restorative clinical and safeguarding supervision
* We offer excellent training and support for further education
Qualifications
You must be a registered SCPHN (Health Visiting) with current NMC registration.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We are committed to promoting inclusion and ensuring all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity within the BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted: 30 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 434-CR7537836
Job locations
Abbey Place, 24-28 Easton Street, High Wycombe, HP11 1NT
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Special Circumstances – Essential: Ability to travel to various community sites daily
* Education, Qualifications & Training – Essential: RGN Level 1; Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health Visiting - Cert/Diploma/Degree; Leadership training; Nurse Prescribing Qualification
* Skills, Abilities & Knowledge – Essential: Can demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills; Mentoring and supervision skills; Prioritisation of own and delegation of others work; Ability to write detailed reports on client care; Organisational and time management skills; Development / leadership of skill mix team; Works to evidence-based practice; Participates in interagency collaboration; Ability to motivate, negotiate and support others; Able to deal with sensitive and difficult situations; Able to manage self and others within the Team environment; Calm when under pressure
* Experience – Essential: Evidence of ongoing professional development; Working to scope of professional practice; Effective practice; Facilitation and presentation skills; Knowledge of current issues and impact on professional practice; Experience of Child Protection Policies and Procedures; Can demonstrate use of audit techniques
* Desirable – Experience of staff management within a skill mix team and delegation of tasks; Staff Appraisal training
Disclosure and Sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For details visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is available in the linked guidance.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Abbey Place, 24-28 Easton Street, High Wycombe, HP11 1NT
Website: https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/
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