Health Visitor
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 7AH
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
Are you a Health Visitor who is a dynamic individual looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to further develop your skills? Are you passionat...
As the new postholder you will deliver the Healthy Child Programme to the 0-5 population and their families. You will be required to develop therapeutic relationships with clients and work within complex family situations providing family focused evidence-based care.
To manage a defined active caseload and take responsibility for Safeguarding Children issues within that caseload.
You will provide services in collaboration with partner agencies, statutory organisations and the voluntary sector and identify and act on the public health needs of the 0- 5 years, working together to improve service provision and outcomes for this population group and their families.
To prescribe according to assessed individual need from the Nurse Prescribing Formulary.
To support and line manage the skill mix team.
You will develop your leadership skills by undertaking mentorship responsibilities to both pre-registration and SCPHN students whilst on placement within the service and provide preceptorship to support new staff members.
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
You will have access to DCHS Health and Well-Being Team who provide support withhealth, lifestyle and mental health
Education, Quals & Training
Essential
- RN or RM
- HV Qualification - Degree, Diploma or Certificate
- Nurse Prescribing
Desirable
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Post registration study
- Mentorship qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national + local health priorities and related publications
- Able to demonstrate leading on evidence based public health activites
- Able to demonstrate partnership working with stakeholder services
- Actively working with families where there are safeguarding concerns
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring students in practice
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Involvement in transformational change
- Inclusive and non judgemental approach
- Empathy and understanding
- Positive role model- supporting skill-mix and students
Desirable
- Participation in additional roles/ staff groups
Values, Drivers and Motivators
Essential
- Ability to travel between locations during the working day
- Personal values align with DCHS values
- Evidence of applying a child centred approach
Desirable
- Evidence of seeking development and learning opportunities
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
1 September 2026
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