Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Health visitor
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Health visitor
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
ASpecialist Community Public Health Nurse in HealthVisitingtoprovidestrong clinicalcare andleadershipwithinan integrated skill mixed teamas part of the0-19 Universal Health Service in Blackburn with Darwen.
To lead on the delivery of the Health Child Programme 0-5yearsand defined local requirements based on the provider contract.
To provide family centred, evidence based public health service thataims to proactivelyimprove healthoutcomes for a defined caseload,populationorcommunity, reducingthe risksand impactof health inequalitiesby working in partnership with families,communitiesandother professionals.This will be achieved through delivery of the model of health visiting at acommunity,universal,targeted andspecialistlevel.Safeguarding is embedded within themodelconsideringsafeand effective managementofriskforchildren, youngpeopleand families.
More than 1 position is available. Full time and part time. Working hours are Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Main duties of the job
See job description attached in document section
- Presents a positive image of the service when meeting service users and partners
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Demonstrates advanced communication skills in order to:
i) Deal with and diffuse complex and volatile situations.
ii) Participate in the decision making process of complex issues which may be emotive with differing professional opinions in a multi-agency arena
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Presents complex issues in a professional manner either verbally or in a written format, e.g. case conferences, reports and court statements where highly emotive and contentious situations may arise
About us
Benefits of working for ELHT
Robust induction programme
Comprehensive Child Protection Supervision
Comprehensive suit of training
Professional development opportunities with clinical supervision and flexible working opportunities
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
435-CIC-068-26
Job locations
Shadsworth Children Centre
Shadsworth Road
Blackburn
BB1 2HR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
see attached job description and specification in document section .
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Works as the named Health Visitor for a defined caseload of antenatal mothers, children and families ensuring full responsibility for their case management based on local service contractual requirements
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Plans, delivers and evaluates an innovative service using evidence based knowledge e.g. ELHT policies, SOPs, guidelines and standards and works effectively with key agencies who work with children and families
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Provides a holistic assessment of the needs of families taking into account physical, psychological, social and environmental factors and develops action plans to meet those needs
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Delivers targeted intensive interventions to the most vulnerable families building therapeutic relationships and addressing difficult issues within families
Job responsibilities
see attached job description and specification in document section .
-
Works as the named Health Visitor for a defined caseload of antenatal mothers, children and families ensuring full responsibility for their case management based on local service contractual requirements
-
Plans, delivers and evaluates an innovative service using evidence based knowledge e.g. ELHT policies, SOPs, guidelines and standards and works effectively with key agencies who work with children and families
-
Provides a holistic assessment of the needs of families taking into account physical, psychological, social and environmental factors and develops action plans to meet those needs
-
Delivers targeted intensive interventions to the most vulnerable families building therapeutic relationships and addressing difficult issues within families
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN-Health Visitor)
Desirable
- Experience of managing or leading staff
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of Continued professional Development
Desirable
- Degree level qualification V100/V300 prescribing
Essential
Essential
- Experience of multi-agency and partnership working Experience of delivering health promotion or public health programmes
Essential
Essential
- Good understanding of the healthy child programme 0-5 Healthy Child Programme
Essential
Essential
- Child and adult safeguarding knowledge/experience
Essential
Essential
- IT Skills
Essential
Essential
- Access to a vehicle for work - Able to comply with the travel requirements of the posts
Essential
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN-Health Visitor)
Desirable
- Experience of managing or leading staff
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of Continued professional Development
Desirable
- Degree level qualification V100/V300 prescribing
Essential
Essential
- Experience of multi-agency and partnership working Experience of delivering health promotion or public health programmes
Essential
Essential
- Good understanding of the healthy child programme 0-5 Healthy Child Programme
Essential
Essential
- Child and adult safeguarding knowledge/experience
Essential
Essential
- IT Skills
Essential
Essential
- Access to a vehicle for work - Able to comply with the travel requirements of the posts
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Shadsworth Children Centre
Shadsworth Road
Blackburn
BB1 2HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Shadsworth Children Centre
Shadsworth Road
Blackburn
BB1 2HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Leader
Paula Philbin
01254585000
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
435-CIC-068-26
Job locations
Shadsworth Children Centre
Shadsworth Road
Blackburn
BB1 2HR
United Kingdom
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