Specialist Health Visitor (0-5) – Transforming Families

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

Job summary

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust seeks a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) for the Dacorum area to join the Family Centre Service. You will deliver the Healthy Child Programme, support families, and work within an integrated team focused on reducing health inequalities.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use, with flexible working options and safeguarding responsibilities. Interview date anticipated~3 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or direct entry Midwifery qualification.
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting).
• Supervisor, Mentorship and preceptorship/ENB 998 or equivalent teaching/assessment qualification.
• Nurse prescribing qualification (V100 or V150).
• IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of SystmOne.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the five mandated universal core contacts of the Healthy Child Programme and identify families needing targeted support.
• Work in partnership with the Family Support Service to identify local needs and ensure access to services.
• Experience with electronic records and mobile work arrangements.
• Hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for business use (unless exempt).

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Integrated practice

Partnership working

Experience with integrated teams

Education

Hospital nurse or midwifery qualification

Health Visitor qualification

Mentorship/supervision qualification

Nurse prescribing (V100/V150)

IT literacy (MS Office)

SystmOne knowledge

Job description

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust seeks a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) for the Dacorum area to join the Family Centre Service. You will deliver the Healthy Child Programme, support families, and work within an integrated team focused on reducing health inequalities.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use, with flexible working options and safeguarding responsibilities. Interview date anticipated~3 December 2026.