Health Visitor

West London NHS Trust, Hounslow

Health Visitor

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West London NHS Trust, Hounslow

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 8 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 628e8177d89e4d8fb609db402f8f078e

Location ref: Hounslow

Full Job Description

West London NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Health Visitor to join our forward-thinking and inclusive 0-19 team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us in delivering high-impact public health nursing and the MECSH (Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting) programme within our vibrant and diverse community. We are recruiting a Health Visitor in a permanent role . This role is for you, if you have a passion for working with vulnerable families and delivering the MECSH programme. What We're Looking For:

  • NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)
  • Enthusiasm to deliver MECSH programme - training provided.
  • Safeguarding expertise and ability to lead in complex cases
  • As part of our skill mix team, you will contribute to the delivery of the national Healthy Child programme across Hounslow, working closely with partners, such as GPs, Family Hubs & children's centres and social care providing seamless care to the population of Hounslow.Main duties of the job This role combines clinical practice with leadership, supervision, and service development responsibilities. The postholder will ensure the provision of safe, effective, and high-quality health visiting services that promote the health and wellbeing of children and families. Your Role Will Include: Caseload Management:
  • Oversee a defined, complex caseload of families with additional needs
  • Provide expert assessment and early intervention in line with the Healthy Child Programme
  • Champion equitable access to services for vulnerable families
  • MECSH Programme Delivery:
  • Deliver the MECSH programme with fidelity, supporting sustained and structured home visiting
  • Facilitate improved outcomes for families through evidence-based parenting interventions
  • Contribute to ongoing programme evaluation and outcome monitoring
  • Supervision and Professional Leadership:
  • Work effectively within a skill mix team
  • Promote reflective practice and continuous professional development
  • Contribute to local service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
  • The post holder will carry overall responsibility for individuals, families and communities in line with contractual agreements and within their sphere of responsibility. Working in collaboration with members of the primary health care team, allied health professionals and other key members of statutory and voluntary agencies are key components of this role.

    West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

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https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/health-visitor-127081959
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