Join to apply for the Health Visitor role at NHS Scotland
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Health Visitor role at NHS Scotland
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
The Role
The main role for the Health Visitor (HV) is to be the designated named HV for all Children within their caseload from antenatal to school entry age, excluding the unborn child. This requires the HV to commence the child’s planning process. To discharge these responsibilities the postholder will have a responsibility to monitor the child’s wellbeing and assess if a need is identified. They will work in partnership with the child’s family and all involved agencies to produce a child’s plan which will require to be monitored.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
* 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, Leadership, and Critical Thinking.
* Can 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
* Can demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
* Experience of caseload management and planning to meet deadlines
* Experience of using a strength based approach working in partnership with families
* Able to use a number of assessment tools used to decide 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 puts children’s interests and safety first
* Can 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
* Car driver with valid a full, valid UK/EU/EEA licence
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Health Visiting within Shotts Health Centre
The working pattern for this role will be confirmed by the hiring manager.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Shona Moir, Shona.Moir@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk, Health Visitor
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Jennifer Hughes, Recruitment Administrator on jennifer.hughes@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information For Applicants
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
* For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
* Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk & spam folders) as well as your Jobtrain account for updates.
* We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
* Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
* Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
Right to Work within the UK
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.
We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.
Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NHS Scotland by 2x
Get notified about new Health Visitor jobs in Shotts, Scotland, United Kingdom.
South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago
218463 - Health Visitor - Hamilton Locality Health Visiting - LD
Hamilton, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
220414 Community Mental Health Nurse (KMc)
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
221090 (PP) Community Mental Health Nurse
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Cumbernauld, Scotland, United Kingdom 22 hours ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Clinical Supervisor (Band 6 Nurse Practitioner)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Wishaw, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Wishaw, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 year ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 months ago
Motherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom 22 hours ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Bathgate, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 year ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Bonnybridge, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Renfrew, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 months ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Clydebank, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Clinical Supervisor (Band 6 Nurse Practitioner)
City Of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Milngavie, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 year ago
Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr