NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Visitor to join the Children and Families Health Visiting service in East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership. We are fully committed to the key ambition and aims of Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), to provide children and young people with the best possible start in life. The post holder will have good knowledge of The Promise and the Children and Young Peoples Scotland Act 2014 and be expected to work in collaboration with families, partner agencies and a range of stakeholders to deliver high quality, needs‑led, evidence‑based care within a designated caseload. The post holder will be required to utilise a strengths‑based approach to engage families and be able to identify risks and coordinate plans of care for children.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
* Location: Milngavie Clinic involving working across the local authority area.
* Permanent contract.
* Part‑time position (22.5 hours per week).
* Core shift pattern of 08:30‑16:30 for three days of the week (to be confirmed). We understand the importance of flexibility and will consider alternative working days in line with existing team arrangements to ensure service needs are met.
* Salary pro‑rata for part‑time hours.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide leadership across professional and organisational teams, focusing on audit and quality improvement and supporting development within the service.
* Undertake statutory duties on behalf of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde with respect to individual children within your caseload to assess, improve and support their wellbeing.
* Work with all professionals involved with the child or young person and their families to assess, analyse, develop and agree a multi‑agency child’s plan based on agreed policies and procedures. Implement and monitor the plan to ensure children’s needs are met and desired outcomes achieved.
* Work in partnership with families, other agencies and key stakeholders to ensure all parties undertake their responsibilities within the agreed plan.
* Maintain effective written and verbal communication with families/carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure family needs are met and appropriate information is shared and documented in the locally agreed record‑keeping system in accordance with NMC guidelines and current legislation.
* Support NHS Scotland’s values of quality, teamwork, care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness, honesty and responsibility through the application of appropriate behaviours and attitudes.
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to Do the Job
* Knowledge of caseload management, child protection and working with families presenting with complex needs and health improvement work.
* Good communication and organisational skills, coupled with the ability to work within a team as well as independently.
* A Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and a qualification in Health Visiting or Public Health Nursing.
* Registered nurse or midwife at degree level or equivalent.
* Post‑registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing and be registered or educated to Masters level in a relevant nursing area, or have demonstrated equivalent knowledge gained through, for example, completion of NES modules on Assessment, Leadership and Critical Thinking.
* Ability to provide advice using significant understanding and application of legislation relating to information sharing, data storage and public protection.
* Knowledge of health and social care pathways related to safeguarding, early intervention and protection.
* Experience of using a strengths‑based approach working in partnership with families.
* Ability to use a number of assessment tools to determine referral pathways.
* Management of risks and concerns using critical thinking to enable effective decision making.
* Ability to provide professional advice within a multi‑agency setting that prioritises children’s interests and safety.
* Ability to lead discussions and make decisions based on an assessment of a range of factors in complex situations.
* Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, service standards and improvements.
* An ongoing commitment to continuing professional development.
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
* 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.
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. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC 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.
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