Health Visitor – Children and Families

Job Description

The role

As a Health Visitor within Children’s Services, you will play a pivotal role in promoting the health, wellbeing and development of children and families from the antenatal period through to school entry. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert assessment, early intervention and family support, helping to ensure the best possible outcomes for children across our communities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference while building strong partnerships with families and key agencies. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to supporting professional growth, innovation and excellence in care, offering a forward thinking environment where your expertise, leadership and compassion will be valued. Every day, your work will help improve lives and reduce health inequalities across the communities we serve.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Part time, permanent
• You will be based between Eastwood Health and Care Centre and Barrhead Council offices
• Shift pattern: TBC

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the Universal Health Visiting Pathway and act as the named Health Visitor for children within an allocated caseload
• Assess, monitor and support the wellbeing of children and families through evidence based interventions and child planning processes
• Work collaboratively with families, health professionals and partner agencies to develop, implement and review multi agency care plans
• Identify, assess and respond to safeguarding, child protection and wellbeing concerns using professional judgement and relevant legislation
• Provide health promotion, parenting support, psycho social interventions and advice to improve outcomes for children and families
• Maintain accurate records and ensure effective information sharing in line with governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements
• Contribute to service improvement, quality assurance, mentorship, clinical supervision and the ongoing development of colleagues

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Registered Nurse or Midwife educated to degree level or equivalent
• Post registration qualification in Health Visiting or Public Health Nursing with registration on Part 3 of the NMC Register
• Educated to Master’s level in a relevant nursing area or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Experience of managing a caseload and prioritising workload effectively within a community or public health setting
• Knowledge of safeguarding, early intervention, child protection and health and social care pathways
• Strong assessment, risk management and decision making skills with the ability to work autonomously in complex situations
• Excellent communication, leadership and partnership working skills with a commitment to continuous professional development and high quality family centred care

What we offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• At least 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e learning and classroom based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Equal opportunities

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.