Health Visitor
The closing date is 03 June 2026
Are you a Health Visitor who is a dynamic individual looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to further develop your skills?
Are you passionate about making a difference and improving outcomes for children and their families?
Job summary
DCHS Children's Services have an exciting opportunity for a SCPHN Health Visitor to take up a 12-month secondment within the Health Visiting Team, based with the Clay Cross team in North East Derbyshire. SCPHN qualification and current registration is essential to this role.
You will be invested in our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where family welfare is at the heart of all you do.
The North East Derbyshire (NED) 0-19 Team have been awarded Gold accreditation for their work with Families and Communities.
DCHS Children's Services provide Health Visitors opportunities to further develop their career and we offer newly qualified Health Visitors excellent preceptorship, mentorship and supervision. All Health Visitors receive regular clinical and safeguarding supervision.
DCHS is a forward-thinking, supportive Trust, who are a baby-friendly, accredited organisation and achieved Outstanding CQC status.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver the Healthy Child Programme to the 0-5 population and their families, developing therapeutic relationships and providing family-focused evidence-based care.
* Manage a defined active caseload and take responsibility for safeguarding children issues within that caseload.
* Provide services in collaboration with partner agencies, statutory organisations and the voluntary sector, identifying and acting on the public health needs of the 0-5 years to improve service provision and outcomes.
* Prescribe according to assessed individual need from the Nurse Prescribing Formulary.
* Support and line manage the skill mix team.
* Develop leadership skills by undertaking mentorship responsibilities to pre‑registration and SCPHN students and providing preceptorship to support new staff members.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff and care for patients in 11 community hospitals, more than 30 health centres, clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and increasingly in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
You will have access to DCHS Health and Well-Being Team who provide support with health, lifestyle and mental health.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, and you will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Education, Quals & Training
Essential
* RN or RM
* HV Qualification – degree, diploma or certificate
* Nurse Prescribing
Desirable
* Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Post‑registration study
* Mentorship qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of national and local health priorities and related publications
* Demonstrated ability to lead evidence‑based public health activities
* Demonstrated partnership working with stakeholder services
* Experience working with families where there are safeguarding concerns
* Demonstrated leadership skills
Desirable
* Experience mentoring students in practice
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
* Involvement in transformational change
* Inclusive and non‑judgemental approach
* Empathy and understanding
* Positive role model, supporting skill‑mix and students
Desirable
* Participation in additional roles or staff groups
Values, Drivers and Motivators
Essential
* Full UK driving licence and the ability to travel between locations during the working day
* Personal values that align with DCHS values
* Evidence of applying a child‑centred approach
Desirable
* Evidence of seeking development and learning opportunities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure must be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Clay Cross Hospital
Market St, Clay Cross, North East Derbyshire
S45 9NZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/
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