Job overview
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Other
Desirable
- Car Driver
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)
Desirable
- Nurse Prescriber
- Mentorship Qualification
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
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This advert is for Health Visitor with West London NHS Trust in Southall, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Health visitor role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inc HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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