Qualified Health Visitor (SCPHN) - Reading

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Health Visiting Team in Reading, where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and families. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, whether you are newly qualified or experienced. You will assess health needs, support breastfeeding initiatives, and collaborate with local authorities to provide comprehensive care. With flexible working options and a commitment to career development, this is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Learning and career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Staff networks for diversity and equality

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Registered as a Specialist Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) on the NMC register.
• Experience in health visiting and working with children aged 0-5.

Responsibilities

• Assess health and development needs of children and families.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive support.
• Ensure care respects family’s culture and background.

Skills

Public Health Nursing

Child Development Assessment

Safeguarding

Breastfeeding Support

Education

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)

Job description

Qualified Health Visitor (SCPHN) - Reading

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Join Our Health Visiting Team in Reading!

Are you passionate about working with children and helping them get the best start in life? Do you want to be part of a friendly, supportive team in an 'Outstanding' Trust?

Join our experienced team at Berkshire Healthcare, based at either Whitley Health Clinic or Southcote Clinic in Reading, working alongside a dedicated group of Health Visitors, Staff Nurses, and Nursery Nurses. Together, we provide health and development services to children aged 0-5 and their families across diverse areas in Reading.

You’ll be a qualified Health Visitor, registered as a Specialist Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) and active on the NMC register. Whether you’re newly qualified or experienced, we’re here to support you in your career. You’ll find this is a collaborative team in which you can thrive and make a real difference in the community.

Why Join Us?

• Full-time or part-time roles available—work 3, 4, or 5 days per week, with hours between 9-5, Monday to Friday.
• We’re committed to your career development—whether you’re newly qualified or bring years of experience, we’ll support you to achieve the career development you are looking for.
• Work in a forward-thinking, friendly team that truly values your contributions.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real impact on children and families.
  
  

Applications for this role will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close early.

• Work closely with other healthcare professionals and agencies to make sure children and families get the best support possible.
• Assess the health and development needs of children and families, using the right assessment and risk tools at every visit.
• Support breastfeeding and parent-infant relationships, following the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative standards.
• Ensure that the care we provide is respectful of the family’s race, culture, religion, and language.
• Be vigilant about safeguarding and follow the appropriate procedures to protect vulnerable families.
• Collaborate with local authorities to offer comprehensive support to families.
  
  

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solution
  
  

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Catherine Moulds Job title: Talent Acquisition Partner Email address: [e-mail]

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