Job summary
Permanent | Full or part-time hours considered | Hybrid
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Health Visitor to join our 0-19 Service team. You will work with children, families and communities to promote good health, prevent illness, and reduce health inequalities. You will lead the Healthy Child Programme, provide support through home visits, and work with a variety of professionals to ensure the best care.
Your responsibilities will include assessing and planning care, safeguarding children, collaborating with multi-agency teams, and ensuring standards of practice. You will also be involved in staff development, case management, and contributing to service improvements.
Join us and help to improve the health and well-being of our community!
Interviews: 10th March
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
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Lead the Healthy Child Programme and provide evidence-based advice and support to families through home visits and other settings.
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Conduct continuous health assessments of clients/families, planning and implementing public health interventions based on identified needs.
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Collaborate with multi-agency teams to deliver holistic planning of care, including referrals for families in need of urgent support.
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Participate in health promotion programmes, including immunisation and breastfeeding initiatives.
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Deliver universal plus/partnership plus services to vulnerable groups
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Conduct risk assessments and take management action to avoid or reduce risks.
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Prescribe medications using the Nurse Prescribing Formulary, when appropriate.
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Attend safeguarding meetings and follow safeguarding guidelines
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Hybrid
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Hybrid
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Awareness of the needs of people from deprived and diverse communities.
- Evidence of research based practice
- Experience of working with students
- Participate in and initiate audit
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Evidence of setting up new initiative in response to local need
- Experience of developing Community Services.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of the public health agenda
- Knowledge of child protection policies and procedures
- Demonstrate awareness of current professional issues and current health legislation
- Knowledge of changing health care environment in relation to services, i.e. Children's NSF, Children's Health Strategy
- Understanding of Health Needs Assessment.
- Awareness of Confidentiality
- Basic level of computer literacy and IT skills.
- Reflective practitioner
- Leadership skills
- Facilitate clinical supervision.
- Ability to work autonomously and make decisions as appropriate
- Ability to demonstrate facilitation skills both at individual and group level.
Desirable
- Experience in community development
- Teaching skills.
- Act as a clinical supervisor.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Health Visiting.
- Registered nurse or midwife
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Completion of Mentoring Training
- Teaching or Health Promotion Qualification
- Leadership Training.
- Nurse Prescribing Certificate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to change and the needs of the service.
- Creative and innovative
- Commitment to quality and best practice
- Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport nonportable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport, or be independently mobile
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Awareness of the needs of people from deprived and diverse communities.
- Evidence of research based practice
- Experience of working with students
- Participate in and initiate audit
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Evidence of setting up new initiative in response to local need
- Experience of developing Community Services.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of the public health agenda
- Knowledge of child protection policies and procedures
- Demonstrate awareness of current professional issues and current health legislation
- Knowledge of changing health care environment in relation to services, i.e. Children's NSF, Children's Health Strategy
- Understanding of Health Needs Assessment.
- Awareness of Confidentiality
- Basic level of computer literacy and IT skills.
- Reflective practitioner
- Leadership skills
- Facilitate clinical supervision.
- Ability to work autonomously and make decisions as appropriate
- Ability to demonstrate facilitation skills both at individual and group level.
Desirable
- Experience in community development
- Teaching skills.
- Act as a clinical supervisor.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Health Visiting.
- Registered nurse or midwife
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Completion of Mentoring Training
- Teaching or Health Promotion Qualification
- Leadership Training.
- Nurse Prescribing Certificate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to change and the needs of the service.
- Creative and innovative
- Commitment to quality and best practice
- Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport nonportable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport, or be independently mobile
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
