Health Visitor

About the Role

Join Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Health Visitor and contribute significantly to improving the health and wellbeing of children and families in the diverse City and Hackney areas of London. This full-time position involves working within a dynamic and expanding Health Visiting service collaborating with Public Health Staff Nurses and Community Nursery Nurses to deliver early intervention and support as part of the Healthy Child Programme.

Key Responsibilities

The Health Visitor will be allocated to one of the local Neighbourhoods, working closely with City of London and Hackney Children and Family Hubs to provide a comprehensive range of holistic services. The role includes acting as a named contact for GP practices, Early Years Settings, and Nurseries, managing vulnerable children through multi-disciplinary team meetings, and delivering health promotion activities and assessments using ASQ and ELIM questionnaires. Additionally, the Health Visitor will supervise the nursery nurse team's health promotion efforts and collaborate with local children's centres and parents to offer personalized advice supporting children's development.

Organizational Background

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing and innovative healthcare organisation that serves Hackney, East London, The City, and the surrounding areas. The Trust has recently achieved an "Outstanding" rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and offers a wide range of hospital and community health services, including at St Leonard's Hospital and Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Values and Commitment

Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, Homerton values its staff and enforces Fair Recruitment Standards to ensure all applicants are treated equitably. Staff are expected to live by the Trust’s values and can benefit from various development opportunities and a supportive working environment. Homerton is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by HSJ & Nursing Times.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries or further details, candidates may contact Claudia De Araujo, Health Visiting Neighbourhood Manager, via email at claudia.dearaujo@nhs.net or by phone at 07970875643.