Bright Start Health Visitor
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Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Bright Start Health Visitor
The closing date is 08 November 2026
Job summary
Would you like to join a health visiting team who work in an integrated Bright Start Service improving outcomes for children and families?
We have two maternity cover opportunities for you to join and experience delivering the HCP and Best Start Local Plan within an integrated team.
Main duties of the job
To work within an integrated service to provide The Healthy Child Programme 0-5 years as part of the Islington Bright Start Universal Offer. You will be part of a skill mix team, working a geographical area designed to support you to deliver to meet the community, family and individual needs.
About us
You will be supported through a comprehensive training programme and given opportunities to work within a variety of integrated workshops as part of your professional development.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
220-WHT-4044-A
Job locations
Northern Health Centre
580 Holloway Road
Islington
N7 6LB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to work across organisational and professional boundaries delivering innovative and engaging services which impact on outcomes for families and children. This work will be undertaken in a variety of settings including health centres, children centres, Best Start Family Hubs and will be delivered as home visits and group sessions
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to work across organisational and professional boundaries delivering innovative and engaging services which impact on outcomes for families and children. This work will be undertaken in a variety of settings including health centres, children centres, Best Start Family Hubs and will be delivered as home visits and group sessions
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Health Visiting professional qualification, with entry onto the 3rd part of the NMC Register
- Evidence of continuing post registration education and training.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills: IT, written and oral
- Knowledge of change management methodology and its application.
- High levels of clinical skills, with the ability to identify, respond to and evaluate health needs, including the delivery of public health programmes.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current legislation and NICE guidance relating to all aspects of the HCP
- Knowledge and ability to apply audit and Quality Improvement methodology.
- Understanding of the local and national safeguarding procedures and its application to the role.
- Knowledge and understanding of application of the Clinical Governance Framework.
- Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution.
- Ability to work without direct supervision, to plan, organise, review and prioritise own workload and that of others.
- Knowledge of current health and social care agenda relevant to work and professional practice.
- Ability to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with the Islington Bright Start vision.
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities and Valuing Diversity
- Willingness to support and facilitate the learning of others in the practice environment.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Health Visiting professional qualification, with entry onto the 3rd part of the NMC Register
- Evidence of continuing post registration education and training.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills: IT, written and oral
- Knowledge of change management methodology and its application.
- High levels of clinical skills, with the ability to identify, respond to and evaluate health needs, including the delivery of public health programmes.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current legislation and NICE guidance relating to all aspects of the HCP
- Knowledge and ability to apply audit and Quality Improvement methodology.
- Understanding of the local and national safeguarding procedures and its application to the role.
- Knowledge and understanding of application of the Clinical Governance Framework.
- Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution.
- Ability to work without direct supervision, to plan, organise, review and prioritise own workload and that of others.
- Knowledge of current health and social care agenda relevant to work and professional practice.
- Ability to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with the Islington Bright Start vision.
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities and Valuing Diversity
- Willingness to support and facilitate the learning of others in the practice environment.
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
Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Northern Health Centre
580 Holloway Road
Islington
N7 6LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Northern Health Centre
580 Holloway Road
Islington
N7 6LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Bright Start Islington
Geraldine Madanga
07435707814
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
220-WHT-4044-A
Job locations
Northern Health Centre
580 Holloway Road
Islington
N7 6LB
United Kingdom
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