Health Visitor — Innovative Family Support (0-5)

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a qualified Health Visitor to join a dedicated team delivering early support to families with children aged 0–5 years. The role focuses on compassionate, evidence-based health visiting within a collaborative multiagency environment.

You will address sensitive issues with families, promote preventative care, and contribute to safeguarding and public health priorities while maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, partners and communities across

Qualifications

• HV qualification at degree level with SCPHN diploma or equivalent training
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Nurse prescriber or commitment to undertake training within 2 years of joining the Trust
• ENB 997/998 or Learning through Mentorship module, or commitment to undertake within one year of joining the Trust
• HV practice covering all aspects of health visiting and ability to lead innovative practice
• Experience in a multiagency environment and community-based work

Responsibilities

• Deliver health visiting services to families with children aged 0–5 years.
• Provide preventative and educational support for families, new staff and students as needed.
• Support safeguarding and contribute to public health aims and high impact areas.
• Collaborate with partners across the NHS and community services to improve outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Emotional intelligence

Teamwork

Education

HV qualification (degree + SCPHN)

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a qualified Health Visitor to join a dedicated team delivering early support to families with children aged 0–5 years. The role focuses on compassionate, evidence-based health visiting within a collaborative multiagency environment.

You will address sensitive issues with families, promote preventative care, and contribute to safeguarding and public health priorities while maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, partners and communities across