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Main area Health Visiting Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Full and part-time hours available) Job ref 824-SOUTH-8008077
Site Causeway House Town Teddington Salary £45,953 - £54,254 per annum, inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 11/06/2026 23:59
Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)
At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.
Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.
We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.
Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.
Job overview
We are recruiting for enthusiastic Health visitors to lead, deliver and influence a comprehensive Health Visiting service in Richmond and local service specification for health visiting that meets the public health needs of the local communities of the borough of Richmond.
You will contribute to the delivery of Working Together to Safeguarding Children (2018), including improving health and life chances for children and families and safeguarding those at risk.
You will be based at Barnes Children's Centre; however the role will cover other bases according to service need across the Borough.
From April 2023 a Recruitment premia has been introduced to attract and retain qualified Health Visitors within CLCH’s Health Visiting Teams.
For registered Band 6 Health Visitors, this post is offering a premium of £2,500 payable upon commencement of employment (T&C’s apply)
Main duties of the job
* To plan, organize and evaluate an innovative health visiting service in line with the Healthy Child Programme, and where appropriate, delegate to other members of the health visiting team to ensure delivery of a high-quality service.
* To provide a skilled, effective and evidence-based health visiting service to clients in a variety of community settings.
* To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for clients and communities.
* To collaborate with team colleagues in order to deliver the Quality Strategy objectives
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse/Midwife with current UK NMC registration
* Registered Health Visitor (SCPHN)
* Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training
* Practice assessor/supervisor training or working towards
Experience
* Be able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targets
* Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency working
* Experience of organising and managing own workload and that of others
* Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care and writing care plans
* Experience in providing practice based learning support to others
* Experience of evidence based care
* Experience of supervising staff / students
Skills
* Knowledge of recent developments in primary care
* Knowledge of current health and social care agenda relevant to area of work and professional practice
* Knowledge of current health legislation [including Change for Children agenda, Children’s Plan etc.)
* Current knowledge of child protection issues
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.
If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.
Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted. Interview details will be emailed after the closing date - please check your inbox regularly.
CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.
CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:
* Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
* Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
* Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.
We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.
Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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