Health Visitor - Health Visiting Team

NHS Scotland; Glasgow (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + public holidays

Study bursaries and e‑learning

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee support services

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Health Visitor to manage a designated caseload, provide evidence‑based interventions, and work within multi‑disciplinary teams across local communities in Glasgow. Roles include clinical leadership and safeguarding responsibilities.

The post requires NMC registration, post‑registration Health Visiting qualification and CPD commitment, with flexible working options where service needs allow.

Qualifications

• First level Registered Nurse with current registration on the NMC
• Post‑registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing
• Master’s level in a relevant nursing discipline or evidence of CPD
• Registration on Part 3 of the NMC Register
• Experience as Public Health Nurse/Health Visitor

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated health visiting caseload and plan interventions
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and provide specialised family advice
• Promote health and wellbeing and support parenting skills
• Deliver immunisation programmes and make appropriate referrals
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency partners to address public health priorities

Skills

Caseload management

Partnership working

Clinical leadership

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

CPD commitment

Education

NMC registered nurse

Post‑registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing

Master’s in nursing/public health or equivalent CPD

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join North West Glasgow’s committed and innovative Locality Children’s Services Team. The successful postholder will be responsible for delivering the Universal Pathway for all children within a designated caseload. Working as an autonomous practitioner, the Health Visitor will practise within the legal and ethical framework of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and relevant national legislation. The role includes overall responsibility for the management and supervision of a health visiting caseload, ensuring high-quality care through robust assessment, referral and communication processes, and the delivery of evidence-based interventions. The postholder will also provide clinical leadership, support wider health visitor caseloads when required, and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency partners to address wider public health priorities.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• 2 x Permanent Roles
• 1 full-time post (36) based at Possilpark Health and Care Centre, working Monday - Friday
• 1 part‑time post (28.8) based at Plean Street Clinic, working Monday - Friday
• Please note that part‑time hours will be pro-rata

Key Responsibilities

The Health Visitor will manage a designated caseload determined through the national workload measurement tool and local population needs. Responsibilities include undertaking comprehensive assessments, planning and delivering interventions, providing highly specialised advice to families, promoting health and wellbeing, supporting parenting skills, delivering health education and immunisation programmes, and making appropriate referrals. The role requires working with children and families experiencing complex and sensitive issues, including child protection concerns, domestic abuse, addictions, perinatal mental health issues, disability, and life‑limiting conditions. The postholder will oversee delegated work within the team, contribute to the Health Improvement Agenda, and ensure continuity of service through reciprocal cover arrangements across the wider health visiting service.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• First level Registered Nurse with current registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
• Registered Nurse or Midwife at degree level or equivalent.
• Post‑registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing.
• Registered on Part 3 of the NMC Register.
• Relevant post‑registration experience as a Public Health Nurse/Health Visitor.
• Educated to Master’s level in a relevant nursing discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge through professional development such as NES modules in Assessment, Leadership and Critical Thinking.
• Knowledge of legislation relating to information sharing, data storage and public protection.
• Knowledge of health and social care pathways relating to safeguarding, early intervention and child protection.
• Experience of caseload management and service planning to meet deadlines.
• Experience of working in partnership with families using a strengths‑based approach.
• Ability to utilise assessment tools to determine referral pathways and support decision‑making.
• Experience of risk assessment and management using critical thinking skills.
• Ability to provide professional advice and leadership within multi‑agency settings.
• Experience of leading discussions and making decisions in complex situations.
• Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, service standards and service improvements.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing continuing professional development (CPD)

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.