Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) to join its Health Visiting Team in Aylesford. The role involves delivering the Healthy Child Programme, collaborating with agencies to protect vulnerable children, and engaging with families to address health inequalities. Ideal candidates will possess robust clinical skills, relevant qualifications, and at least two years of practical experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in relevant practice areas.
• Evidence of postgraduate development at Level 6.
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Collaborate with partner agencies for vulnerable children.
• Conduct universal mandated checks and provide targeted interventions.

Skills

Clinical skills

Risk assessments

Mentoring

Supervising

Education

Registered health care professional (NMC registration)

Health-related degree

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification

Job description

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Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor), Aylesford

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Client:

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Aylesford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job overview

Working as part of the Health Visiting Team, you will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme in accordance with national and local strategy/guidance. This includes providing antenatal and postnatal programmes, conducting universal mandated checks, and packages of care based on evidence-based practice.

You will collaborate with partner agencies to identify and protect vulnerable children, contribute to care plan development, and work following local and professional guidelines. Health Visitors will also contribute to the completion of outcomes for delegated Child Protection cases as per multi-agency care plans, maintaining regular communication with caseload holders.

The Health Visiting service operates an open access model for children and families in home, community, and primary care settings, promoting healthy lifestyles with a focus on children aged 0-5 and vulnerable families. You will work with both children and adults to address health inequalities through participation, collaboration, empowerment, and primary care, delivering universal services, assessing health needs, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing targeted interventions.

Main duties of the job

Health Visitors work closely with service users, families, friends, and carers, significantly influencing their experience of our services.

• Expected to be kind, responsive, and professional, contributing by:
• Ensuring safety through sound clinical skills and risk assessments
• Achieving optimal clinical outcomes with up-to-date skills and evidence-based policies
• Providing a positive experience by respecting, empowering, and partnering with service users.

Teamwork is essential, with Band 6 HCPs acting as role models, supervising junior team members and students, and providing leadership within the team.

Working for our organisation

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are committed to high standards of patient care and community health improvement. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from varied backgrounds. We collect data on protected characteristics to promote diversity and ensure equitable access to opportunities.

As a flexible working organization, we support arrangements that balance work and personal commitments. Discover your career pathway with KCHFT.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Many roles require a full UK driving license; please confirm your license status in your application. We support candidates with disabilities; contact us if you need accommodations.

Review the job description and person specification carefully, and demonstrate your suitability in your application. For alternative format applications, contact the recruitment team. All information provided must be accurate.

Questions? Contact the recruiting manager via the details in the advert.

Apply promptly to increase your chances of shortlisting; early closing may occur if interest is high.

We encourage vaccination among colleagues in contact with patients to ensure safety.

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Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered health care professional (NMC registration), health-related degree, and evidence of postgraduate development at Level 6. Evidence of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in relevant practice areas. Practical experience managing health projects/complex caseloads. Supporting others (mentoring, educating, supervising).

Knowledge

• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance applicable to care settings. Evidence of recent professional development and practice implementation within the last 12 months.

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