Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visitor

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Shropshire Community Health Trust to appoint an enthusiastic Health Visitor to join the Dudley Health Visiting service. The team is dedicated to delivering the universal and universal plus elements of the Healthy Child Programme and early preventative interventions. The candidate will need to be flexible as they may be required to work within the  team, who support those children and families who require a safeguarding response.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

Our forward thinking innovative and dynamic Healthy Child programme 0-5 service supports health and wellbeing programmes for all children and young people living in the Dudley Borough. We are looking for a motivated individual with experience of working with children, young people and families. You should have the ability to lead and work within a skill mixed team and deliver allocated components of the Healthy Child Programme. The post holders will have a lead role within maximising the health of children, families and the community.

Your role will require you to work in partnership with partner agencies and providers, to promote and enhance the health and well-being of children and families. You must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.