Job summary
We are recruiting for an enthusiastive Health visitor to lead, deliver and influence a comprehensive Health Visiting service in Wandsworth and local service specification for health visiting that meets the public health needs of the local communities of the borough of Wandsworth.
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of Working Together to Safeguarding Children (2018), including improving health and life chances for children and families and safeguarding those at risk.
Please note: there are 2 vacancies for this post - one will be based at Roehampton Lane, SW15 4HR and one position based at Brocklebank Group Practice, SW18 4DU.
From April 2023 a Recruitment premia has been introduced to attract and retain qualified Health Visitors within CLCH's Health Visiting Teams.
For registered Band 6 Health Visitors, this post is offering a premium of £2,500 payable upon commencement of employment (T&C's apply)
Main duties of the job
* To plan, organize and evaluate an innovative health visiting service in line with the Healthy Child Programme, and where appropriate, delegate to other members of the health visiting team to ensure delivery of a high-quality service.
* To provide a skilled, effective and evidence-based health visiting service to clients in a variety of community settings.
* To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for clients and communities.
* To collaborate with team colleagues in order to deliver the Quality Strategy objectives
Find out more information about working and living in South West London here - https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#!/select_sector
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
* Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
* Flexible working options
* Annual travel card loan
* Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Details Date posted
15 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£46,419 to £55,046 a year Per Annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
824-SOUTH-7410940
Job locations
Wandsworth HV Team - Roehampton and Brocklebank
London
SW18 4DU
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
* Registered Health Visitor (SCPHN)
* Current NMC registration
* Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training
* Practice assessor/supervisor training or working towards
Experience Essential
* Health visiting experience
* Be able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targets
* Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency working
* Experience of organising and managing own workload and that of others
* Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care and writing care plans
* Experience in providing practice based learning support to others
* Experience of evidence based care
* Experience of supervising staff / students
Skills Essential
* Knowledge of recent developments in primary care
* Knowledge of current health and social care agenda relevant to area of work and professional practice
* Knowledge of current health legislation [including Change for Children agenda, Children's Plan etc.)
* Current knowledge of child protection issues
* Knowledge of NMC Code
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
* Registered Health Visitor (SCPHN)
* Current NMC registration
* Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training
* Practice assessor/supervisor training or working towards
Experience Essential
* Health visiting experience
* Be able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targets
* Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency working
* Experience of organising and managing own workload and that of others
* Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care and writing care plans
* Experience in providing practice based learning support to others
* Experience of evidence based care
* Experience of supervising staff / students
Skills Essential
* Knowledge of recent developments in primary care
* Knowledge of current health and social care agenda relevant to area of work and professional practice
* Knowledge of current health legislation [including Change for Children agenda, Children's Plan etc.)
* Current knowledge of child protection issues
* Knowledge of NMC Code
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
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.
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.
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
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Wandsworth HV Team - Roehampton and Brocklebank
London
SW18 4DU
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Wandsworth HV Team - Roehampton and Brocklebank
London
SW18 4DU
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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