Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visitor
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Job Summary
Are you passionate about the value and difference that quality Health Visiting can make to children and families? Are you innovative in your thinking about reducing health inequalities and supporting children to have the best start in life? We would really love to hear from you if you are.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse 0-5 (Health Visitor) in the Hertfordshire Family Centre Service based in Dacorum area. Full time and part time hours considered.
You will be part of a welcoming, friendly and supportive integrated team delivering a locally driven needs led service, ensuring children and their families are at the heart of service delivery in the West Hertfordshire area.
Job Summary
Are you passionate about the value and difference that quality Health Visiting can make to children and families? Are you innovative in your thinking about reducing health inequalities and supporting children to have the best start in life? We would really love to hear from you if you are.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse 0-5 (Health Visitor) in the Hertfordshire Family Centre Service based in Dacorum area. Full time and part time hours considered.
You will be part of a welcoming, friendly and supportive integrated team delivering a locally driven needs led service, ensuring children and their families are at the heart of service delivery in the West Hertfordshire area.
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a maximum payment of £2,011 per annum (pro rata where applicable).
* Proposed interview date: 7 May 2025* Main duties of the job
The Successful Candidate Will
* Be part of a skill mixed team delivering the five mandated universal core contacts of the Healthy Child Programme and identifying families who need a targeted universal plus or universal partnership plus service offer, including safeguarding
* Will work in partnership with the Family Support Service staff to identify local needs, ensuring children and their families can access the same level of support
* Will have experience in using electronic records and be able to be a mobile worker.
* Have a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
* We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
* Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
* We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you
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Date posted
17 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
812-25-PHN-CW-West
Job locations
Pat Lewis Health Centre
Heath Lane
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1TT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please See Attached Job Description For More Details
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person Specification
Education Essential
* Registered Nurse or direct entry Midwifery qualification.
* Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)
* Supervisor, Mentorship and preceptorship/ENB 998 or other relevant recognised teaching/assessment qualification or willingness to undertake.
* Nurse prescribing qualification( V100 or V150 )
* IT literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
* Knowledge of SystmOne
Skills Essential
* Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures and relevant legislation.
* Awareness of implications of Department of Health initiatives/Government reports
* Knowledge of integrated practice and partnership working with stakeholders
Desirable
* Experience of integrated working
Experience Essential
* Evidence of assessment of care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans.
* Ability to recognize abuse of children/vulnerable adults and to follow safeguarding procedures.
* Awareness of health needs of Black and Minority Ethnic groups
Desirable
* Ability to effectively manage a diverse caseload
Other Essential
* Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification Education Essential
* Registered Nurse or direct entry Midwifery qualification.
* Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)
* Supervisor, Mentorship and preceptorship/ENB 998 or other relevant recognised teaching/assessment qualification or willingness to undertake.
* Nurse prescribing qualification( V100 or V150 )
* IT literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
* Knowledge of SystmOne
Skills Essential
* Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures and relevant legislation.
* Awareness of implications of Department of Health initiatives/Government reports
* Knowledge of integrated practice and partnership working with stakeholders
Desirable
* Experience of integrated working
Experience Essential
* Evidence of assessment of care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans.
* Ability to recognize abuse of children/vulnerable adults and to follow safeguarding procedures.
* Awareness of health needs of Black and Minority Ethnic groups
Desirable
* Ability to effectively manage a diverse caseload
Other Essential
* Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Pat Lewis Health Centre
Heath Lane
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1TT
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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