NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Visitor within our Children and Families Health Team based in Irvine. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Hours
29.6 hours per week. From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What you will do
Are you passionate about improving children's outcomes? Looking for an inspiring challenge? North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership Children, Families and Justice may well be the team for you.
We require a creative and adaptable Health Visitor to contribute to a multi-disciplinary, integrated team that we believe will make real differences to the lives of children and their families. We are striving to change the balance of care and work with families to enable them to thrive and not just survive. Through a whole system approach that will encourage thinking differently and doing differently we are working together to make North Ayrshire the best place to grow up.
North Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership Children and Families Health Team welcomes applications from highly motivated, qualified health visitors. This post will be based in the Irvine locality.
You will work in partnership with families and colleagues in NHS and partner services to enable children to have the best possible start in life. The nursing service supports learning and development and as such provides team members with continual learning and development opportunities in line with changing legislation, policy and practice in children's services.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post
* Registered nurse or midwife at degree level or equivalent
* Post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing and be registered on Part 3 of the NMC register
* Educated to Masters level in a relevant nursing area, or
* Can demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge gained through, for example, completion of NES modules on Assessment
Right to work / Certificates of Sponsorship
It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
Contact
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Elaine Kirk on 07768712509.
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