Health Visitor

NHS Scotland; Kilbirnie; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Health Visitor within the Children and Families Health Team based in Kilbirnie Health Centre. The post is a permanent, part-time role for 22.2 hours per week, with a UK driving licence stated as essential.

You will work in partnership with families and colleagues across NHS and partner services to give children the best possible start in life. This role requires registration as a nurse or midwife with post-registration qualifications in Health

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or midwife with a degree-level qualification.
• Post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing and be registered on Part 3 of the NMC register.
• Masters level qualification in a relevant nursing area, or an equivalent level of knowledge demonstrated through other recognized modules.

Responsibilities

• Join a multi-disciplinary, integrated team to improve children's outcomes.
• Work with families to help them thrive and not just survive.
• Provide ongoing learning and development opportunities in line with current policy and practice.

Education

Nursing degree (RN or midwife)

Job description

NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire & Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire & Arran please visit our website -

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Visitor within our Children and Families Health Team based in Kilbirnie Health Centre.

Hours And Shift Pattern

22.2 hours to be worked Mon-Fri on an agreed shift pattern.

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

Are you passionate about improving children's outcomes? Looking for an inspiring challenge? North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership Children, Families and Justice may well be the team for you.

We require a creative and adaptable Health Visitor to join our team to contribute to a multi-disciplinary, integrated team, that we believe will make real differences to improving the quality of children's lives. We are striving to change the balance of care and work with families to enable them to thrive and not just survive. Through a whole system approach that will encourage 'thinking differently and doing differently' we are working together to make North Ayrshire the best place to grow up.

North Ayrshire & Social Care Partnership Children & Families Health Team welcomes applications from highly motivated, qualified health visitors. This post will be based in the Garnock Valley Area.

You will work in partnership with families and colleagues in NHS and partner services to enable children have the best possible start in life. The nursing service supports learning and development and as such provides team members with continual learning and development opportunities in line with changing legislation, policy and practice in children's services.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

Registered nurse or midwife at degree level or equivalent

Post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing and be registered on Part 3 of the NMC register

Educated to Masters level in a relevant nursing area, or

Can demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge gained through, for example, completion of NES modules on Assessment.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact:

Team Manager Laura Welsh on 07890028172 or email

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

Additional Information For Candidates

• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.