About this role
Job summary
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is a thriving NHS Community Trust, providing services for nearly a million people across west and central London. Our mission is to give children a better start and adult's greater independence.
We are looking for a Health Visitor Team Leader who is seeking a part time position who has with a real enthusiasm to manage the day-to-day, on-going delivery and development of the 0-5 years Health Visitor team. You will provide a service that is responsive, high quality, value for money and meets our contractual obligations. This is a job share position, based at Holmfield House Childrens center within the Health Visiting Service. The role will include working closely with the Integrated Early Help Prevention Manager in RBKC alongside the Clinical Lead. The Borough has undergone transformation leading to the implementation of universal and targeted teams that are aligned to family hubs and the wider early help programme.
You will work with clinical, pathway and professional leads to develop and re-design care pathways with other partners, implementing best practice and ensuring the maximum utilization of resources to benefit our patients.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical and professional leadership and manage a 0-5 public health nursing (health visiting ) team, ensuring the delivery of a comprehensive and high quality needs led service.
To plan, organise and evaluate an innovative public health service, and where appropriate, delegate to other members of the team to ensure delivery of a high quality service
To provide a skilled, effective and evidence based public health service to clients in a variety of community settings.
To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for clients and communities
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification- school nursing or health visiting BSc or diploma Current NMC registration Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training Mentor training IT Literate
Desirable
PHSE credited course Evidence of other post registration education and training in specialist areas e.g. Epilepsy, allergies
Experience Essential
Recent health visiting or school nursing experience Experience of coordinating and leading multi-skilled teams Able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targets Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and inter-agency working. Ability to facilitate joint working practices Experience of organising and managing own workload and that of others Experience of undertaking comprehensive health assessments, planning and implementing evidence based programmes of care Writing care plans Experience of developing the public health agenda Experience of teaching others and mentoring students Exprience of receiving and delivering clinical supervision.
Desirable
Experience of innovative practice or project management. Experience of line managing team members Experience of developing clinical standards and protocols.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of recent developments in public health nursing and health and social care legislation. Current knowledge of safeguarding children guidelines and relevant legal aspects Knowledge of the public health agenda and the health care needs of individuals in the community Appropriate knowledge of clinical skills i.e. administration of immunisations Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance Knowledge of NMC Code Knowledge of how equality and diversity can be implemented in practice Knowledge of implementing evidence based practice
Desirable
Ability to be flexible and responsive to client and organisational needs Ability to lead and motivate a team towards a shared vision of the health visiting service. Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Other Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good listening skills High level of work organization, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude. Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role. Ability to use clinical and IT systems required of the role Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust
Address Bessborough Street Clinic
1 Bessborough Street Pimlico
London
SW1V 2JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)