Job Introduction
As a Bank Health Visitor we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated.
* Flexible Shift Booking – Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
* Wagestream Access – Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
* Professional Growth – Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
* 24/7 Well‑being Support – Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
* Innovative Culture – Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
* Recognition & Engagement – Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
* Commitment to Excellence – Be part of a team with “Good” or “Outstanding” CQC‑rated services.
Main Responsibilities
* Public health lead for the health visiting skill mixed team within the defined population/locality area. Delivering the Universal Partnership Plus reach of the Healthy Child Programme, assessing health needs and identifying and implementing appropriate interventions for a personalised or targeted response utilising the skills of and delegating to the skill mix team in an outcome‑focused context.
* To take responsibility for the outcomes of the children on a child protection plan within the defined population and collaborate with key partners to address identified public health needs.
* Develop and foster effective professional relationships and networks with families and other key partners.
* Provide families and children on a child protection plan with a service that promotes their physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing. This will include partnership working with other agencies.
* To promote health and wellbeing through the universal reach of the healthy child programme and signposting. Referring/introducing to partner agencies as required.
* To contribute to multi‑agency assessment of children and families and take on lead professional role where appropriate.
* To co‑manage a caseload within a team of other health visitors acting autonomously and taking responsibility for the outcomes of those allocated for assessment, intervention and management.
* Understanding the concept of clinical governance and safeguarding. Using this knowledge and skills to identify, assess and safeguard vulnerable children and families.
Ideal Candidate
Essential
* Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification (SCPHN)
* Current NMC registration on third part of the register
* Experience in leading and working in health visiting teams
* Experience in leading interventions to improve outcomes and safeguard children and families
* Qualification in practice supervising/assessing for nurse learners
* Working knowledge of the tools and progammes used in health visiting to improve outcomes for children.
* Ability to work with electronic health records and with IT systems
Desirable
* Qualification in leadership and innovative practice
* Experience in line management and developing teams
* Experience of presenting policy and outcomes to commissioners and partners
* Experience of goal setting and managing interventions to meet outcomes.
Other requirements
Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car insured for business use.
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