About this role
Job summary
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.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)
Desirable
Nurse Prescriber Mentorship Qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a corporate health visiting team Experience of working with SystmOne or other electronic clinical system Experience working in Safeguarding Evidence of personal and professional development Experience of working with vulnerable families An understanding of research and clinical effectiveness
Skills and Abilities Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment to the West London Trust values Understanding of public health role around health promotion and preventative working To be able to demonstrate corporate working Excellent Communication skills both verbal and written Good IT skills
Other Desirable
Car Driver
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 West London NHS Trust
Address Heart of Hounslow
Hounslow
TW3 3LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)