Overview
As a Health Visitor you will make a real difference to children, families and communities. You will play a fundamental role in the Healthy Child Programme, promoting child development, safeguarding children, preventing social exclusion and deprivation, and tackling important public health issues.
Responsibilities
* Conduct home visits to families in the community.
* Run support groups for parents.
* Collaborate with local children's agencies and other professionals to deliver coordinated care.
* Work within multi‑agency teams to address safeguarding and risk factors.
* Provide holistic assessment of child and family needs.
Qualifications and Experience
* Registered Nurse or Midwife with a demonstrable special interest and commitment to improving health outcomes for children and families.
* First level registration for the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) role.
* BSc 2:2 or above, or completion of a level 6 RPEL portfolio if BSc is not currently held (must be confirmed prior to application).
* Post‑registration experience in the 0‑19 Service or similar.
* Knowledge of the public health agenda.
Training and Placement
The programme is 52 weeks long and commences in September. Training is delivered 50 % theory and 50 % practice. Full‑time training consists of 37.5 hours per week, part‑time of 18.75 hours. The academic element is led by Northumbria University, with students aligned to a practice assessor in the North East. Successful completion and registration as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) with the NMC results in a Band 5 pay of the mid‑point for 52 weeks, followed by Band 6 once registered.
Benefits
* Staff benefit schemes to support health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
* Employee assistance programme, counselling service and fast‑track physiotherapy for employees.
* Regular appraisals and staff recognition awards (e.g., Making a Difference, Team of the Month).
* Health and wellbeing initiatives designed to support staff.
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