Health Visitor, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse in London

Do you want to work as a Health Visitor in one of the most vibrant, diverse and rewarding areas in London? Joining Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust in Camden can offer you the opportunities and experiences you are looking for. Central and North West London Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of all families living in Camden and to helping ensure that all children and families fulfil their potential.

The post holder will be a qualified Health Visitor. You will work autonomously as part of the Integrated Early Years Service (Health Visiting & Family Support), managing a designated caseload of children and families to improve their health and enable them to reach their full potential. You will work collaboratively with other agencies to provide high quality care to children and families. Child protection work will involve gathering and analysing information to make informed assessments, making appropriate referrals and participating in case conferences and core group meetings. You will support public health initiatives in line with local and national priorities which promote, protect and improve the health of the population and reduce health inequalities.

Our Health Visiting service in Camden is part of a well-developed partnership with the London Borough of Camden Early Years Service, and we are presently implementing a new universal pathway for all families in the first 1001 days. Camden is one of the early implementers of Family Hubs, which brings additional funding for services for families in the first 1001 days (conception to 2 yrs) and encourages services for families with children of all ages to be brought together as part of a Family Hub network.

Your experience as a new starter in CNWL is important to us. You can learn how your journey from day one through your first year will be supported by the New Starter Roadmap attached with the job description. Across our organisation we have active staff networks to promote inclusion and communication with our diverse workforce (BAME, LGBTQ+, 50+, Disabled Employees, Women, Carers and Lived Experience of Mental Health). Staff will have access to a range of personal, financial and wellbeing benefits.

Responsibilities

• You will contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services as part of a supportive team with access to NHS benefits including discounts, pensions and opportunities for learning and development.
• Use clinical judgement and risk assessment to keep service users safe.
• Safeguard individuals by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse, recognising limits, and escalating concerns when necessary.
• Escalate safety concerns and act as an advocate for those who use our services.
• Be open and transparent about your practice.
• Supervise the work of others where required.
• Reflect on everyday practice to identify areas for improvement in safety or quality, and work with others to create a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate, legible, comprehensive records and ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Health Visitor.
• Ability to work autonomously as part of the Integrated Early Years Service and manage a designated caseload of children and families.
• Experience in safeguarding, risk assessment, and making informed referrals; ability to participate in case conferences and core group meetings.
• Experience collaborating with other agencies to provide high quality care to children and families.
• Commitment to public health initiatives and reducing health inequalities.
• Willingness to engage with Family Hubs and universal pathways for families in the first 1001 days.

Benefits and Culture

Health Visitors contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services as part of a supportive team. You will have access to a wide range of NHS benefits including discounts, pensions and various learning and development opportunities, as well as staff networks that promote inclusion within CNWL. Maintaining compliance with mandatory training requirements and keeping clear, comprehensive records are essential expectations of the role.