Health Visitor

Hartlepool; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

NHS/local government pension option

Car lease scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Viv-up portal with employee benefits

Job summary

Hartlepool Borough Council is recruiting an enthusiastic Health Visitor (SCPHN) to lead and develop a family‑centred public health approach for the 0–5 population, working with individuals, families and communities to improve health and reduce inequalities.

You will deliver evidence‑based practice, stay up to date with local and national health issues, and contribute to developing the health visiting offer within the Early Help Locality Teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be working towards a specialist community public health nurse (SCPHN) qualification in Health Visiting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a family centred public health approach, working with individuals, families and communities to improve health and tackle inequalities.
• Deliver evidence‑based practice and maintain knowledge of local and national issues impacting the 0–5 population.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the health visiting offer within the Early Help Locality Teams.

Education

SCPHN qualification (Health Visiting)

Job description

We are currently offering a Retention Payment of £2000 to Band 12 Health Visitors, to be paid in April 2027.

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.

Help us to realise the dream of transforming services, to enable the leadership and delivery of a robust healthy child programme and public health agenda.

Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated health visitor, applicants must hold or be working towards a specialist community public health nurse (SCPHN) qualification in Health Visiting.

As a SCPHN health visitor you will lead and develop a family centered public health approach, working with individuals, families and communities to improve health and tackle inequalities.

You will be committed to deliver evidence based practice, maintaining current knowledge of local and national issues that impact on the 0-5 population. As a specialist practitioner you will be required to professionally contribute to the on-going development of the health visiting offer within the Early Help Locality Teams.

You would be supported to fulfill your role through induction, training, shadowing and a preceptorship package tailored to your individual needs. Applications welcome from student SCPHNs due to qualify in September. We offer a robust preceptorship/mentorship package for newly qualified health Visitors.

Part of the benefits package of working for Hartlepool Borough Council include the option to remain within the NHS pension or access local government pension scheme. We recognize NHS long service annual leave entitlements if applicable. Annual professional registration fees (NMC) reimbursed. Hybrid working and flexible hours (where appropriate). Additional benefits include car lease scheme, cycle to work scheme, Viv-up portal with a wide range of employee benefits including discount and savings on everyday purchases.

For further information please contact Samantha Fenny or Kay Piper, Clinical Practice Leads on 01429 292444

Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online at www.hartlepooljobsandskills.com