Overview
Slough Child and Family Wellbeing Services is seeking a Band 6 Health Visitor (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse) to lead and deliver high‑quality proactive care as part of the Healthy Child Programme. The role offers structured development, opportunities for dual qualification as an SCPHN nurse and potential progression to Band 7 and 8 positions.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the public‑health lead for the health‑visiting skill‑mix team in a defined population or locality.
* Deliver the Healthy Child Programme by assessing health needs, implementing targeted or specialist interventions, and delegating effectively to the wider team.
* Take responsibility for the outcomes of children on a specialist caseload, working in close collaboration with key partners to address identified public‑health needs.
* Develop and maintain strong, professional relationships with families and key stakeholders, fostering effective partnership working.
* Provide holistic care that supports the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of children and families, particularly those on child protection plans, through multi‑agency collaboration.
* Promote health and wellbeing through the universal reach of the Healthy Child Programme, providing advice, signposting, and making referrals to partner agencies when appropriate.
* Contribute to multi‑agency assessments of children and families, taking on the lead professional role where appropriate.
* Co‑manage a caseload as part of a team of Health Visitors, working autonomously and taking full responsibility for assessment, intervention, and outcomes of allocated families.
* Apply a clear understanding of clinical governance and safeguarding principles to identify, assess, and support vulnerable children and families, ensuring their safety and protection.
Qualifications
* Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) qualification.
* Current NMC registration (third part of the register).
* Proven experience leading and working within health‑visiting teams.
* Strong track record in delivering interventions that improve outcomes and safeguard children and families.
* Recognised qualification in supervising or assessing student nurses in practice.
* Solid working knowledge of evidence‑based tools and programmes used in health visiting to support children's development and wellbeing.
* Confidence in using electronic health records and a range of IT systems.
* Full UK driving licence and daily access to a car.
* Experience in line management and team development.
* Ability to present policies, outcomes, and service impact to commissioners and key stakeholders.
* Skills in setting goals and managing interventions to deliver measurable outcomes.
Person Specification
* Experience in line management and team development.
* Confidence in using electronic health records.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Experience in safeguarding and child protection.
* Proven leadership within health‑visiting teams.
* Strong evidence‑based practice knowledge.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.
Safeguarding
All prospective employees are subject to a safer recruitment process, including disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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