SCPHN Health Visitor

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Job summary

A healthcare provider has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Health Visitor to join their innovative team in Redbridge. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in improving health outcomes for children and families, working both autonomously and collaboratively. Candidates must have experience in a community 0-19 setting and a valid SCPHN qualification. The job offers a flexible work pattern and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement

In-house training opportunities

Comprehensive induction program

Qualifications

• Experience working within a community 0‑19 setting required.
• Knowledge of Healthy Child Programme 0‑5.
• Desirable ability to travel effectively throughout the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously within an integrated skill mix team.
• Support safeguarding agenda and supervise colleagues and students.
• Contribute to health equalities for children and families across Redbridge.

Skills

Working within a community 0‑19 setting

Multi‑disciplinary team working

Health Visiting

Healthy Child Programme

Safeguarding Children and Young People

Education

SCPHN – Health Visitor

Job description

Job Summary

Band 6 – SCPHN Health Visitor

Redbridge has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Health Visitor to join our innovative and forward‑thinking, 0‑19 skilled mix team. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner with initiative and drive who is keen to contribute to the further development of our service. We work in close collaboration with Children Centres as well as other agencies to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities for children, young people and their families in our borough.

Main Duties

For newly qualified practitioners, a Preceptorship Programme supports development. We also offer a wide range of in‑house and other training opportunities for continuous professional development through the learning and development department, clinical supervision and mentorship.

Applicants will work autonomously and as part of an integrated skill mix team, requiring excellent communication skills and experience of working in partnership across organisational boundaries. They must be willing to facilitate and support change in service delivery.

The successful candidate will work to ensure health equalities for children and families across Redbridge, including those on universal and targeted caseloads. Duties include undertaking mandated contacts according to the Healthy Child Programme, supporting the safeguarding agenda and supervising colleagues and students.

About Us

Starting with NELFT – NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and allocation of equipment. New starters also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. Induction is held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period – This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt unless currently part‑way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff.

High‑Cost Area Supplement – This post also attracts payment for High‑Cost Area Supplement of 15 % of the basic salary (minimum £4,714 and maximum £5,941) pro‑rata for part‑time staff.

Certificates of Sponsorship – Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system.

Job Details

• Date Posted – 11 December 2025
• Pay Scheme – Agenda for change
• Band – Band 6
• Salary – £38,682 to £46,580 a year, plus HCAS pro‑rata for part‑time
• Contract – Permanent
• Working Pattern – Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
• Reference Number – 395‑RR111‑25‑A
• Job Locations – Various across Redbridge (Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 2SN)

Responsibilities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role can be discussed at the interview stage.

Use of AI – Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification: SCPHN – Health Visitor
• Experience: Working within a community 0‑19 setting; Multi‑disciplinary team working; Health Visiting; Healthy Child Programme; Safe‑guarding Children and Young People.

Knowledge: Healthy Child Programme 0‑5.

Other Desirable – Ability to travel effectively throughout the Trust.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship & UK Registration

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer – NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address – Various across Redbridge (Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 2SN)

Website – https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/