NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Health Visitor to join the Inverclyde HSCP Children & Families Health Visiting Team. As a Health Visitor, you will provide a high-quality, safe and effective health visiting service within the community, working collaboratively with partner agencies to support children, young people and their families.
You will manage and supervise a health visiting caseload, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based care through robust assessment, referral and communication processes. Inverclyde HSCP is committed to the principles of Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), providing children with the best possible start in life while supporting staff through ongoing learning and professional development.
All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- This is a permanent post working part time hours (33)
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These hours will be worked Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
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This post is based within Inverclyde HSCP Children & Families Health Visiting Team - Greenock Health Care Centre
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Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Key responsibilities:
You will provide a high-quality health visiting service to children and families within the community, working in partnership with families and a range of partner agencies to promote positive health and wellbeing.
You will have overall responsibility for managing a health visiting caseload, ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based care through comprehensive assessment, timely referrals and effective communication.
You will apply the GIRFEC and National Practice Model Framework to support safeguarding, early intervention and child protection, while managing risks and making informed decisions in complex situations. You will contribute to service development by implementing policies, procedures and service improvements, provide professional advice within multi-agency settings, and ensure children’s interests and safety remain at the centre of all decision-making.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Nurse or Midwife educated to degree level or equivalent.
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Post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing and registered on Part 3 of the NMC Register.
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Educated to Master's level in a relevant nursing area, or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge through completion of NES modules in Assessment, Leadership and Critical Thinking.
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In-depth knowledge and experience of health visiting, child protection, GIRFEC and the National Practice Model Framework.
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Knowledge of legislation relating to information sharing, data storage and public protection.
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Understanding of health and social care pathways relating to safeguarding, early intervention and child protection.
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Experience managing a health visiting caseload and planning work to meet deadlines.
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Experience using a strengths-based approach when working in partnership with families.
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Ability to use a range of assessment tools to determine appropriate referral pathways.
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Skilled in risk management, critical thinking and decision-making in complex situations.
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Ability to provide professional advice within multi-agency settings and contribute to policy, procedure and service development.
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Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to continuing professional development.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:Morag Cook Senior Nurse on 07854803731 or [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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