The Role
As a Health Visitor within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a vital and highly valued role in supporting children and families from the antenatal period through to school entry. Working autonomously while embedded in supportive multidisciplinary teams, you will lead on assessing wellbeing, identifying need and delivering timely, evidence‑based interventions. This role offers professional development and a meaningful relationship‑based work environment.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
Northcroft Medical Centre
Monday to Wednesday, 08:30 to 16:30.
Salary: pro‑rata for part‑time hours.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the named Health Visitor for a defined caseload, leading assessment, planning and review of children’s wellbeing
* Deliver the Universal Health Visiting Pathway using strengths‑based and evidence‑informed approaches
* Work in close partnership with families, colleagues and external agencies to develop and monitor children’s plans
* Identify, assess and manage safeguarding concerns including initiating and contributing to child protection processes
* Provide specialist advice, health promotion and early intervention across a range of complex family circumstances
* Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, information governance and professional accountability
* Contribute to service improvement, supervision, mentorship and multidisciplinary working
Qualifications
* Registered nurse or midwife with a degree‑level qualification and current NMC registration
* Post‑registration qualification in Health Visiting or Public Health Nursing with Part 3 NMC registration
* Educated to Masters level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge through experience and professional learning
* Experience of autonomous caseload management and delivery of child and family‑focused interventions
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, information‑sharing principles and public protection frameworks
* Proven ability to work confidently within multi‑agency environments, prioritising children’s safety and wellbeing
* Ongoing commitment to continuing professional development and reflective practice
Benefits
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities
Equal Opportunities
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.
Armed Forces Covenant
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Contact
Health Visitor Team Lead: Cheryl Martin, Cheryl.Martin3@nhs.scot, 07977824094
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