Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) to join our caring and progressive Health Visiting service. Our health visiting service provides support to families with children aged zero to five. You’ll be juggling a varied caseload and you’ll need to be confident and flexible to provide the best support for new and growing families. You will work as part of a team to keep children safe and well by using your clinical judgment to support evidence-based care planning and ensure that children and families who use our services have a good experience.
Responsibilities
* Contributing to antenatal and postnatal care programmes
* Completing HCP mandated reviews, packages of care and safeguarding
* Supporting in the supervision/line management and development of colleagues
* Undertaking a range of competent clinical and non-clinical interventions to support outcomes for families and the service
* Attend and contribute to team meetings
* Building relationships with colleagues to enhance the team working environment
Location and hours
This role is a community-based role so the majority of duties will be carried out between base and community settings or client homes.
What we offer
We offer a generous NHS pension, annual leave entitlement and a competitive pay framework to progress through.
About the team and values
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are committed to delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve community health. We value compassion, aspiration, responsiveness and excellence.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We ask for information about protected characteristics on our application forms; this is not visible to shortlisting or interviewing unless you opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability.
Flexible working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we support flexible arrangements that suit both the organisation and you, including for personal and family commitments.
Application and eligibility
Please note: at this stage the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Requirements and process
As a community Trust, many roles require driving to perform duties. You will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence if driving is a requirement of the role. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment; if you are unable to drive due to a disability, contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number for support.
How to apply
The job description and person specification provide the information you need. Review the criteria in the person specification and describe how you meet them in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format, contact the recruitment team. All information supplied should be true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Queries
Still have questions? The recruiting manager can be contacted via the job advert for details.
Application timing
We may close the vacancy early if there is a lot of interest. Apply as soon as possible.
Vaccination / safety
We encourage vaccination for staff in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to protect the safety of colleagues and patients.
Closing date
This advert closes on Monday 3 Nov 2025.
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