Health Visitor - Children's Services

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Health Visitor to promote the health, wellbeing and development of children from birth to school entry. You will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, delivering the Universal Health Visiting Pathway and making timely referrals when needed.

The post requires an active NMC pin and post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with degree-level education and NMC registration.
• Post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing and Part 3 of the NMC Register.
• Master's level in a relevant nursing discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Strong safeguarding, early intervention and child protection knowledge.
• Experience managing a caseload and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as the named Health Visitor for children in your caseload from birth to school entry.
• Deliver the Universal Health Visiting Pathway with developmental and wellbeing assessments and referrals.
• Collaborate with families using a strengths-based approach to improve child outcomes.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies on child-focused plans.
• Provide advice on safeguarding and vulnerable families; ensure governance and record-keeping.

Skills

NMC registration

Caseload management

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

NMC registration

Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing qualification

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

Are you a passionate and motivated Health Visitor looking to make a meaningful difference to children and families across Greater Glasgow and Clyde? As a Health Visitor within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a vital role in promoting the health, wellbeing and development of children from birth to school entry. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will build strong relationships with families, deliver evidence-based interventions and support positive outcomes for children. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, where you will be supported to develop your career, enhance your skills and contribute to delivering high-quality, family‑centred care.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Glasgow City HSCP
• Monday to Friday
• There are various full-time and part-time posts available in the North East, North West and South
• Please detail your preference in your application

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the named Health Visitor for children within your caseload, supporting their wellbeing from birth to school entry age
• Deliver the Universal Health Visiting Pathway, carrying out developmental and wellbeing assessments and making timely referrals where appropriate
• Work in partnership with families, empowering them through a strengths‑based approach to improve outcomes for children
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to develop, implement and monitor child‑focused plans
• Provide expert advice and support in relation to safeguarding, child protection and vulnerable families
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice, governance, record keeping and information sharing in line with professional and legal requirements
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical supervision, staff development and the delivery of safe, effective family‑centred care

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

• Registered Nurse or Midwife educated to degree level or equivalent and registered with the NMC
• Post‑registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing and registration on Part 3 of the NMC Register
• Educated to Master's level in a relevant nursing discipline or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, early intervention, child protection and health and social care pathways
• Experience of managing a caseload, prioritising workload and meeting deadlines effectively
• Ability to assess risk, apply critical thinking and make sound professional decisions in complex situations
• Excellent communication skills with experience of working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children

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.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

• Laura O'Donnell, Locality Children's Manager, [e-mail], North West
• Kirsty Howie, Children's Service Manager, [e-mail], South
• Nicole Moran, Children's Services Manager, [e-mail], North East

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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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.

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.

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.

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