Health Visitor Specialist: Shape Children's Start in Life

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) at Band 6 for the Welwyn & Hatfield area. The role covers universal child health services, safeguarding, and partnership work with families, with a driving licence and car essential for mobile duties.

The post supports flexible working and offers a pro rata salary within the £39,959–£48,117 per annum band. Interview date is scheduled after closing date.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or direct entry Midwifery qualification.
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting).
• Mentorship/preceptorship qualification or willingness to undertake.
• IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of SystmOne and nurse prescribing qualification (V100/V150).

Responsibilities

• Be part of a skill-mixed team delivering five mandated universal core contacts of Healthy Child Programme.
• Identify families requiring targeted universal or universal partnership plus services including safeguarding.
• Work in partnership with Family Support Service to address local needs and access to support.
• Hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car for regular business use.

Skills

Safeguarding children

Integrated working

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Registered Nurse or direct entry Midwifery qualification

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)

Mentorship/preceptorship qualification or willingness to undertake

IT literacy including Microsoft Office

Knowledge of SystmOne

Nurse prescribing qualification (V100 or V150)

Tools

SystmOne

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) at Band 6 for the Welwyn & Hatfield area. The role covers universal child health services, safeguarding, and partnership work with families, with a driving licence and car essential for mobile duties.

The post supports flexible working and offers a pro rata salary within the £39,959–£48,117 per annum band. Interview date is scheduled after closing date.