Health Visitor - Specialist Public Health Practitioner

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Health Visitor to join the Gedling Healthy Families Team at Arnold Health Centre. This role focuses on providing quality health services to children and families, promoting health and wellbeing in the community. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment, leading a team to deliver essential health programs. Applicants must have relevant NMC registration and a full UK driving license. The position offers opportunities for professional development and making a significant impact in local health services.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Occupational health services

Staff counselling services

Health and Wellbeing Champions network

Qualifications

• Experience in Health Visiting / School Nursing practice.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current children & family health agenda.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to antenatal women and complete the Healthy Child Programme for under 5s.
• Lead a skill mix 0-19 cluster team.
• Support enhanced programmes of care within school and community settings.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

1st level Registration with current NMC registration

Registered Specialist Practitioner (Health Visitor / School Nurse)

Non-medical prescribing V100 (Health Visitor)

Job description

Job summary

Care closer to home is becoming integral to the future of the NHS and the Community Health Services (CHS) Division of NottsHC are at the forefront of this exciting journey. Working with our system partners in creating collaborative ways to improve physical health care services, activities and interventions in local communities, which meet the needs of our patients in the places they call home.

The division operates under three Units of Management providing an extensive portfolio of children's, adults and specialist services, covering a vast geographical area. We offer various clinical and non-clinical roles, working within supportive teams that encourage us all to work to the best of our abilities to provide the highest quality care.

Being part of an organisation as diverse as NottsHC provides you with great career development opportunities, to be innovative and gives you permission to grow both professionally and personally and really make a difference.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

Gedling Locality

Working base Arnold Health Centre

Gedling Healthy Families Team, provide a quality service to the local population, we are an integrated service, working with children and young people aged 0 - 19 and their families .

The team is a skill mixed team, taking leadership from Specialist Public Health Practitioners, providing a high standard of care, our staff receive a good training and induction package and a friendly supportive working environment.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-588-25-GH

Job locations

Arnold Health Centre

79 High Street

Arnold, Nottingham

NG5 7DN

Job description Job responsibilities

The role will include services to antenatal women, completion of the Healthy Child Programme for under 5s, enhanced programmes of care within school and community settings for the 5 -19 age group, breast feeding support and a strong element of leadership to the skill mix 0-19 cluster team.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Job description Job responsibilities

The role will include services to antenatal women, completion of the Healthy Child Programme for under 5s, enhanced programmes of care within school and community settings for the 5 -19 age group, breast feeding support and a strong element of leadership to the skill mix 0-19 cluster team.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• 1 st level Registration with current NMC registration
• Registered Specialist Practitioner (Health Visitor / School Nurse)
• Non-medical prescribing V100 (Health Visitor)

Desirable

• Evidence of further professional development

Experience Essential

• Demonstrate Health Visiting / School Nursing practice
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising junior staff.

Desirable

• Experience of managing a team

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current children & family health agenda
• Proven communications skills - written, oral & IT
• Interpersonal skills ? Problem solving ? Listening ? Negotiation ? Self-awareness ? Respectful Challenges
• Proven organisation skills: ? Time & Self-management ? Record keeping ? Caseload management ? Ability to prioritise own workload as well as others in the team
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of national and local priorities
• Proven knowledge & skills in Safeguarding children, young people & adults
• Have knowledge of research and audit
• Demonstrate ability to support change and transformation across services
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Proven team leadership and caseload management

Additional requirements Essential

• Highly motivated and innovative
• Ability to travel between locations. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Travelling Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• 1 st level Registration with current NMC registration
• Registered Specialist Practitioner (Health Visitor / School Nurse)
• Non-medical prescribing V100 (Health Visitor)

Desirable

• Evidence of further professional development

Experience Essential

• Demonstrate Health Visiting / School Nursing practice
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising junior staff.

Desirable

• Experience of managing a team

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current children & family health agenda
• Proven communications skills - written, oral & IT
• Interpersonal skills ? Problem solving ? Listening ? Negotiation ? Self-awareness ? Respectful Challenges
• Proven organisation skills: ? Time & Self-management ? Record keeping ? Caseload management ? Ability to prioritise own workload as well as others in the team
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of national and local priorities
• Proven knowledge & skills in Safeguarding children, young people & adults
• Have knowledge of research and audit
• Demonstrate ability to support change and transformation across services
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Proven team leadership and caseload management

Additional requirements Essential

• Highly motivated and innovative
• Ability to travel between locations. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Travelling Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arnold Health Centre

79 High Street

Arnold, Nottingham

NG5 7DN

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arnold Health Centre

79 High Street

Arnold, Nottingham

NG5 7DN

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)