Health VisitorNHS

Job summary

Are you a qualified Health Visitor, currently undertaking your Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) qualification in Health Visiting, or a retired Health Visitor looking to return to practice?

We have an exciting opportunity for two Band 6 Health Visitors to join our forward-thinking and innovative Universal Health Visiting teams in Brent on a permanent basis.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a passion for public health nursing, who are committed to supporting children, young people and families to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

Whether you are an experienced Health Visitor or currently completing your SCPHN qualification, we welcome applicants who are passionate about making a positive difference and exploring innovative ways of working with families.

Our skilled multidisciplinary teams use evidence-based frameworks, including MESCH and MESCH Infant2School, to deliver a progressive, family-centred service. We are committed to continually developing innovative approaches that support families across Brent and ensure every child has the best possible start in life.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Health Visitor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based public health services to children and families across Brent.

You will be expected to:

• Deliver the Healthy Child Programme, working in partnership with families to assess health needs and develop personalised care plans.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance and support to parents and carers, promoting child development, health and wellbeing
• Identify and support vulnerable children and families, ensuring safeguarding concerns are appropriately assessed, documented and escalated.
• Plan, implement and evaluate health promotion initiatives, including supporting the national immunisation programme.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, GPs, children's centres and social care professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Manage and prioritise your caseload, ensuring timely referrals and accurate clinical documentation.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to junior colleagues, students and other members of the health visiting team.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development to maintain high standards of care.

You will be committed to improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities and ensuring every child has the best possible start in life.

Job description

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.