About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and proactive Health Visitor who shares our commitment to improving health outcomes for children and families in Sutton. Youll work closely with the Head of Service to deliver the strategic vision for childrens services, fostering collaboration between Health and Local Authority partners to achieve the best results.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a passionate and proactive Health Visitor who shares our commitment to improving health outcomes for children and families in Sutton. Youll work closely with the Head of Service to deliver the strategic vision for childrens services, fostering collaboration between Health and Local Authority partners to achieve the best results.
You will bring a strong commitment to empowering families, enabling them to take responsibility for their health through education, support, and community-based care. Your practice will be guided by the four principles of health visiting:
Searching for health needs Raising health awareness Influencing health-related policies Facilitating health-enhancing activities What Youll Do
Deliver the Healthy Child Programme to Suttons families with a focus on quality and impact. Identify health needs early and provide tailored interventions to help children reach their full potential. Ensure vulnerable children are supported with timely, effective care and interventions.
Were seeking a compassionate, adaptable professional who thrives in collaborative environments, values evidence-based practice, and is eager to make a meaningful difference in the community.
About us
The London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone five with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be employed by the London Borough of Sutton (LBS) but will work as part of the Sutton Health and Care Alliance (SHC). SHC is a partnership of key local health and care providers including the Council, Epsom and St Heliers NHS Trust, South West London and St Georges MH Trust and the GP Federation. The SHC Alliance was formed so that local health and care providers could work together to deliver high quality health and social care for Suttonresidents. The SHC Alliance is already starting to deliver innovative services in Sutton that are providing joined-up care. The first of these is Sutton Health and Care at Home which went live on April 18.
The post holder will work with the Head of Service to deliver the strategic vision for childrens services in the Borough, promoting interagency working between Health and Local Authority services to achieve the best outcomes for children in Sutton.
The Health Visiting service is committed to the provision of comprehensive family health care, in partnership with family members, promoting health within the family and community to enable each individual to develop responsibility for their own health, thus empowering them to make optimum health choices. Health Visiting practice is underpinned by a systematic needs-related approach, the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, reflective based practice and the four principles of health visiting:
- To search for health needs
- To stimulate awareness of health
- To influence policies affecting health
- To facilitate health-enhancing activities
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife - Registered Specialist Public Health Practitioner - Health Visitor - Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber (desirable) - Mentorship Qualification (desirable
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 London Borough of Sutton Council
Address Civic Offices
St Nicholas Way
Sutton
SM1 1EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sutton.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)