NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
Your role will be to work as a Health Visitor within the Inverclyde HSCP Children & Families Health Visiting Team, delivering a high-quality, safe, and effective health visiting service in the community. The role involves working collaboratively with partner agencies and taking overall responsibility for managing and supervising a health visiting caseload. You will be accountable for the quality of care delivered through assessment, referral, communication, and the implementation of evidence-based interventions.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Duration: Temporary, 12 months (maternity leave cover)
- Location: Inverclyde HSCP (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde)
- Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Key responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise a health visiting caseload
- Deliver high-quality care using evidence-based practice
- Conduct robust assessments and make appropriate referrals
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners
- Apply GIRFEC and national practice model frameworks
- Safeguard children through early intervention and protection pathways
- Use critical thinking to manage risks and make decisions in complex situations
- Provide professional advice prioritising children’s safety and wellbeing
- Lead discussions and contribute to decision-making in multi-agency settings
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and service improvements
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered nurse or midwife at degree level (or equivalent)
- Post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing
- Registered on Part 3 of the NMC register
- Educated to Master’s level in a relevant nursing area or equivalent knowledge (e.g. NES modules in Assessment, Leadership, Critical Thinking)
- In-depth knowledge of health visiting, child protection, and GIRFEC framework
- Understanding of legislation on information sharing, data storage, and public protection
- Knowledge of health and social care pathways for safeguarding and early intervention
- Experience in caseload management and partnership working with families
- Ability to use assessment tools and apply strength-based approaches
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Morag Cook , Senior Nurse - Morag.cook@nhs.scot - 07854803731
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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