At a Glance
- Tasks: Support parents and children with health advice and assessments in a community setting.
- Company: Trust Nurse Services, a leading agency for NHS healthcare professionals.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and 24/7 support services.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with access to first-choice agency shifts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in families' lives while enjoying flexibility and career growth.
- Qualifications: 6 months of relevant experience and effective communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
Trust Nurse Services is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Health Visitor to support our NHS clients in London. We are offering long-term contracts as well as Ad-Hoc shift work, as well as competitive rates of pay and mileage.
Responsibilities
- Supporting parents during their transition to parenthood and in the weeks following the birth of their baby.
- Providing support and advice for the initiation and duration of breastfeeding, infant feeding and healthy eating for young children.
- Assessing children’s growth and development needs.
- Delivering health reviews to assess children’s growth and development needs, including the two-year health review and to be ready for school.
- Promoting the best start in speech, language and communication, including identification of need and additional support to be ready to learn.
- Supporting maternal and infant mental health.
- Supporting healthy weight and healthy nutrition conversations to prevent childhood obesity through behaviour change techniques.
- Advising on minor illness, home safety, safer sleep and accident prevention.
Experience
- 6 months of experience working at a relevant level in the UK.
- Able to work within a diverse community of patients and healthcare professionals.
- Effective communication skills, written, verbal and non-verbal, with the ability to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties.
- Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions.
- Able to work autonomously, and have the ability to know when to seek appropriate advice/guidance from senior staff.
- Effective time management and caseload management.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of clinical outcomes measures and clinical audits.
Perks and Support
- Competitive rates of pay across regions
- 24/7 available support services
- Flexibility & choice of shifts
- Ad hoc, temporary, contract and permanent positions available
To register
- Valid Registration with the NMC
- Recent PMVA Training
- A valid DBS subscribed to the update service
- Recent & relevant 6 months of experience within the NHS or Private Healthcare setting
- Evidence of immunisations to MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis.
Our highly skilled & experienced Compliance Team can support you to fast-track your registration, making the process simple and straightforward. Our offices are open 24/7, 365 days a year, meaning a member of the team is always on standby to assist you. If you are a Community Nurse and would like to speak to a member of the team about the work available, please contact the Bookings Team at 0203 868 9000, alternatively apply, and a member of our team will be in touch within a matter of hours to assist.
Health Visitor Central London employer: PE Global
Trust Nurse Services is an exceptional employer, offering Health Visitors in Central London the opportunity to work with a diverse community while enjoying competitive pay and flexible shift options. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee well-being, providing 24/7 assistance and a dedicated Compliance Team to streamline your registration process, ensuring you can focus on delivering quality care. With long-term contracts and various positions available, we are committed to fostering professional growth and making a meaningful impact in the lives of families.
