Band 6 Health Visitor

JOB-20240909-f9129149

Job Title: Band 6 Health Visitor
Specialism: NURL - Health Visiting
Location: Redditch / Worcestershire, UK
Salary: £26.00 hourly
Type: Ongoing (Full Time or Flexible, 3-6 month period)

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is looking for experienced Band 6 Health Visitors to join our vibrant community services across Redditch and Worcestershire for a 3-6 month period. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver exceptional, family‑centred care to children aged 0-5 years, with a strong focus on health promotion, early intervention, and safeguarding in line with the Healthy Child Programme and national guidance.

Perks and benefits

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £26.00 per hour, recognising your expertise and contribution.
• Block Booking Stability: Benefit from a long‑term block booking of 3-6 months for continuity and security.
• Flexible Working Patterns: Choose working arrangements that suit your lifestyle, with full‑time options available.
• Supportive NHS Team: Make a real difference within a collaborative and supportive community service.
• Diverse Community Experience: Gain valuable experience across a variety of community settings.
• Career Development: Enhance your skills and career prospects through exposure to diverse caseloads.

What you will do

• Healthy Child Programme: Deliver the Healthy Child Programme (0-5), including developmental reviews and health promotion activities.
• Home Visits & Assessments: Conduct home visits, assessments, and provide targeted family support interventions.
• Safeguarding: Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance and local procedures.
• Parental Support: Advise on infant feeding, child development, and parenting strategies.
• Multi‑Disciplinary Working: Collaborate with midwives, GPs, social workers, and other professionals.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough clinical records and documentation.
• Early Intervention: Advocate for prevention and early intervention to improve outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications / Requirements

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN - Health Visiting) qualification.
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Proven experience as a Health Visitor within NHS or community settings.
• Strong know