Job summary We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated SCPHN Health Visitors with initiative and drive who are passionate about providing an excellent service and support to children and their families living in Southend. Applications will be welcomed from experienced health visitors, newly qualified health visitors and SCPHNs nearing qualification. In Southend our health visiting and school nursing teams operate within an integrated 0-19 Children's Public Health service model and incorporate a skill mix team approach to support aspects of service delivery. Main duties of the job Our Health Visitors lead the Healthy Child Programme 0-5 and are valued leaders for the childrens Public Health agenda. We work in close collaboration with family Centres, Early Years Providers, Education, and alongside other partner agencies to improve population outcomes and reduce health inequalities for children and young people and families in our city. About us We offer: A comprehensive induction A robust preceptorship programme for newly qualified SCPHNs and those returning to practice. A professional development opportunity to become a dual qualified SCPHN Nurse. Staff support via management, safeguarding and restorative supervision A flexible working pattern. Continuation of NHS pensions, and reimbursement of NMC fees. All SCPHN posts recruited to are currently eligible for a recruitment and retention bonus of £3000 pro rata. A Local Authority pay award each year. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £37,938 to £43,693 a year plus £3000 Recruitment and Retention Bonus pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number F0033-R2R103337 Job locations Southend-on-sea Borough Council Victoria Avenue Southend-on-sea SS1 9SB Job description Job responsibilities As a Level 8 (AfC Band 6 equivalent) Health Visitor, you'll be part of our valued team at Southend City Council. You will lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, ensuring services are provided within the tiered model approach Building Community Capacity, Universal, Targeted, and Specialist. To promote the health of all children and young people, especially those from disadvantaged groups, to ensure they are offered the opportunity to achieve optimum development. To Identify, prioritise, develop, and implement programmes of care to meet individual and local needs. This will be achieved through evidence-based assessments, effective care planning and implementation of a range of support packages for individual families, targeting the most vulnerable families and groups utilising best available evidence. Work in accordance with the commissioned service specification, to ensure the 5 mandated reviews, plus an additional 3-5 month contact, are completed within required timescales, services provided are evidence-based. To clinically interpret information, analyse and identify appropriate individual plans of care in line with Universal, Targeted and Specialist cases within the Health Visiting caseload. To appropriately delegate and supervise workload within the skill mix team in line with service operating procedures and competency frameworks. To provide expert advice, support and interventions to all families with children in the first years of life. To identify the needs of individual children, parents and families (including safeguarding needs) and refer or direct them to existing local services, thereby promoting early intervention. To operate within Children, Young People and Families Public Health Services Child Safeguarding Policies, Standards and Procedures, recognising and taking appropriate action in relation to children where there is suspicion of abuse. To participate in strategy meetings, case conferences, providing reports as required and to have clinical and safeguarding supervision as per policy for Safeguarding children. Liaise and maintain good working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies whilst making referrals and consulting as necessary. Please see attached job description for further information. Job description Job responsibilities As a Level 8 (AfC Band 6 equivalent) Health Visitor, you'll be part of our valued team at Southend City Council. You will lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, ensuring services are provided within the tiered model approach Building Community Capacity, Universal, Targeted, and Specialist. To promote the health of all children and young people, especially those from disadvantaged groups, to ensure they are offered the opportunity to achieve optimum development. To Identify, prioritise, develop, and implement programmes of care to meet individual and local needs. This will be achieved through evidence-based assessments, effective care planning and implementation of a range of support packages for individual families, targeting the most vulnerable families and groups utilising best available evidence. Work in accordance with the commissioned service specification, to ensure the 5 mandated reviews, plus an additional 3-5 month contact, are completed within required timescales, services provided are evidence-based. To clinically interpret information, analyse and identify appropriate individual plans of care in line with Universal, Targeted and Specialist cases within the Health Visiting caseload. To appropriately delegate and supervise workload within the skill mix team in line with service operating procedures and competency frameworks. To provide expert advice, support and interventions to all families with children in the first years of life. To identify the needs of individual children, parents and families (including safeguarding needs) and refer or direct them to existing local services, thereby promoting early intervention. To operate within Children, Young People and Families Public Health Services Child Safeguarding Policies, Standards and Procedures, recognising and taking appropriate action in relation to children where there is suspicion of abuse. To participate in strategy meetings, case conferences, providing reports as required and to have clinical and safeguarding supervision as per policy for Safeguarding children. Liaise and maintain good working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies whilst making referrals and consulting as necessary. Please see attached job description for further information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First Level Nurse or midwife Registration with NMC Specialist Community Practitioner qualification in Health Visiting. Effective oral / written communication and interpersonal skills Experience of profiling localities and need Experience of Safeguarding Experience of Working with people within clinic/home and community settings Ability to work independently and as part of a team Skills in managing own workload through effective use of prioritisation. Ability to use child and family focused approach to care, which utilises enabling and facilitation skills to maximise the involvement of parents/carers Ability to use evidence based, clinically effective interventions in the holistic planning and implementation of family centred care Evidence of commitment to life-long learning and professional development Computer literacy, knowledge of SystmOne or similar clinical system An understanding of Strategic Direction of Childrens Services Desirable Experience as a Registered Health Visitor. Experience leading in a team Planning schemes of work Additional Criteria Essential Current Full UK Driving Licence and car A committed, enthusiastic person who can demonstrate good team working and autonomy Demonstrate good communication skills Skilled in managing and prioritising own caseload and workload Flexibility in working hours and environment Ability to travel extensively within acceptable time scales. Experience Essential An understanding of current political and local drivers Empathetic and non-judgmental Able to manage strong emotions, sensitive issues and undertake courageous conversations Confident and resilient Ability to inspire and motivate others Quick and decisive decision making Prioritising workload and sensitive cases Person Specification Qualifications Essential First Level Nurse or midwife Registration with NMC Specialist Community Practitioner qualification in Health Visiting. Effective oral / written communication and interpersonal skills Experience of profiling localities and need Experience of Safeguarding Experience of Working with people within clinic/home and community settings Ability to work independently and as part of a team Skills in managing own workload through effective use of prioritisation. Ability to use child and family focused approach to care, which utilises enabling and facilitation skills to maximise the involvement of parents/carers Ability to use evidence based, clinically effective interventions in the holistic planning and implementation of family centred care Evidence of commitment to life-long learning and professional development Computer literacy, knowledge of SystmOne or similar clinical system An understanding of Strategic Direction of Childrens Services Desirable Experience as a Registered Health Visitor. Experience leading in a team Planning schemes of work Additional Criteria Essential Current Full UK Driving Licence and car A committed, enthusiastic person who can demonstrate good team working and autonomy Demonstrate good communication skills Skilled in managing and prioritising own caseload and workload Flexibility in working hours and environment Ability to travel extensively within acceptable time scales. Experience Essential An understanding of current political and local drivers Empathetic and non-judgmental Able to manage strong emotions, sensitive issues and undertake courageous conversations Confident and resilient Ability to inspire and motivate others Quick and decisive decision making Prioritising workload and sensitive cases Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Southend On Sea City Council Address Southend-on-sea Borough Council Victoria Avenue Southend-on-sea SS1 9SB Employer's website https://www.southend.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)