Health Visitor: Lead Child & Family Health

NHS; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Health Visitor to lead and deliver the Healthy Child Programme. This role involves managing a caseload, providing expert advice to families, and working with partners to meet health needs. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse/midwife with specialist qualifications and experience in health services for children. The Trust offers a supportive environment with numerous staff benefits including health initiatives and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Fast track physiotherapy service

Staff recognition awards

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or midwife with current registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of health strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver efficient Health Visiting service.
• Lead the Healthy Child Programme with a focus on early years.
• Manage caseloads for families under Early Years Foundation Stage.

Skills

Leadership

Partnership working

Safeguarding knowledge

Management experience

Knowledge of health services for children

Education

First level registered nurse/midwife

Specialist practitioner (Hons, B. Sc. Hons, Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing or equivalent)

Teaching qualification

Job description

An NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Health Visitor to lead and deliver the Healthy Child Programme. This role involves managing a caseload, providing expert advice to families, and working with partners to meet health needs. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse/midwife with specialist qualifications and experience in health services for children. The Trust offers a supportive environment with numerous staff benefits including health initiatives and professional development opportunities.