Job summary Lead, deliver and influence a comprehensive Health Visiting service in line with the Healthy Child Programme and local service specification for health visiting that meets the public health needs of the local communities. Contributing to the delivery of Working Together to Safeguarding Children (2018), including improving health and life chances for children and families and safeguarding those at risk From April 2023 a Recruitment premia has been introduced to attract and retain qualified Health Visitors within CLCH's Health Visiting Teams. For registered Band 6 Health Visitors, this post is offering a premium of £2,500 payable upon commencement of employment (T&C's apply) PREVIOUSLY APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY Main duties of the job To plan, organize and evaluate an innovative health visiting service, and where appropriate, delegate to other members of the health visiting team to ensure delivery of a high-quality service. To provide a skilled, effective and evidence-based health visiting service to clients in a variety of community settings. To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for clients and communities. To collaborate with team colleagues in order to deliver the Quality Strategy objectives About us Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme T&C's apply Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 824-SOUTH-6488406-C Job locations The Causeway 13 The Causeway Teddington TW11 0JR Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration Registered Health Visitor (SCPHN) Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training Practice assessor/supervisor training or working towards Experience Essential Health visiting experience Be able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targets Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency working Experience of organising and managing own workload and that of others Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care and writing care plans Experience in providing practice based learning support to others Experience of evidence based care Experience of supervising staff / students Skills Essential Knowledge of recent developments in primary care Knowledge of current health and social care agenda relevant to area of work and professional practice Knowledge of current health legislation [including Change for Children agenda, Children's Plan etc.) Current knowledge of child protection issues Appropriate knowledge of clinical skills Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance Knowledge of NMC Code Good communication skills, both written and verbal Office management and caseload organisational skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration Registered Health Visitor (SCPHN) Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training Practice assessor/supervisor training or working towards Experience Essential Health visiting experience Be able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targets Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency working Experience of organising and managing own workload and that of others Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care and writing care plans Experience in providing practice based learning support to others Experience of evidence based care Experience of supervising staff / students Skills Essential Knowledge of recent developments in primary care Knowledge of current health and social care agenda relevant to area of work and professional practice Knowledge of current health legislation [including Change for Children agenda, Children's Plan etc.) Current knowledge of child protection issues Appropriate knowledge of clinical skills Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance Knowledge of NMC Code Good communication skills, both written and verbal Office management and caseload organisational skills 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 Central London Community Health Trust Address The Causeway 13 The Causeway Teddington TW11 0JR Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)