Health Visitor – Hammersmith & Fulham

Job title:

Health Visitor – Hammersmith & Fulham

Company

NHS

Job description

Health Visitor – Hammersmith & Fulham (Band 6)Are you passionate about empowering families and shaping the future of child health? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions make a real impact? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic Health Visiting team in Hammersmith & Fulham!At Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH), we’re committed to providing joined-up, person-centered care. In Hammersmith & Fulham, our integrated service model means you’ll work alongside a diverse range of professionals, including school nurses, children’s therapists, and adult service providers, creating a supportive network and enhancing health outcomes for the community.We’re excited about our shared vision with commissioners to align Health Visiting with family hubs. This innovative approach will streamline access to vital services for families and create a supportive peer network for our staff across different services. You’ll be at the forefront of this exciting development, helping to shape the future of family support in our community.Rewarding Opportunity:For registered Band 6 Health Visitors, this post offers a£2,500 premium payable upon commencement of employment (Terms & Conditions apply).Main duties of the job

• Clinical: Deliver the Healthy Child Programme, provide expert advice, assess community needs, and ensure appropriate referrals and care for children and families.
• Quality & Performance: Contribute to performance monitoring, ensure accurate record-keeping, participate in audits, and contribute to policy development.
• Leadership & Management: Collaborate with colleagues, supervise staff, undertake managerial duties, and contribute to service development.
• Professionalism: Maintain up-to-date knowledge, adhere to professional guidelines, and participate in professional development.
• Teaching & Learning: Support staff development, act as a preceptor, and provide training to colleagues.

About usJust 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-benefitsDate posted17 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£44,806 to £53,134 a year p.a inc HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number824-INNER-6976271-AJob locationsParkview Centre for Health and WellbeingLondonW12 7FGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationEssential

• Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife with current UK NMC registration
• Registered Health Visitor (SCPHN)
• Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training
• Practice assessor/supervisor training or working towards

ExperienceEssential

• 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 & KnowledgeEssential

• 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
• Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance
• Good communication skills, both written and verba

Key AttributesEssential

• Able to travel round the locality[car/bike/public transport/foot]
• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
• Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post

Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationEssential

• Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife with current UK NMC registration
• Registered Health Visitor (SCPHN)
• Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training
• Practice assessor/supervisor training or working towards

ExperienceEssential

• 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 & KnowledgeEssential

• 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
• Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance
• Good communication skills, both written and verba

Key AttributesEssential

• Able to travel round the locality[car/bike/public transport/foot]
• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
• Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post

Expected salary

£44806 – 53134 per year

Location

West London

Job date

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:26:48 GMT

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