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Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Health Visitor
The closing date is 17 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Health Visitor to come and join the 0-25 Healthy Child service inKnowsley working for Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust.
The post requires good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable, compassionate, and approachable. You will need to have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, be flexible solution focused and support service development.
You will work as part of an integrated 0-25 Team and will be required to support the full delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and be responsible for supporting the universal partnership and partnership plus families.
You will also be involved in a range of public health activities within a geographical area, to include individuals, groups, and communities.
As a key stakeholder in the protection of children, you will be required to work collaboratively with other agencies to meet their needs. You will have a good knowledge of the components of Clinical Governance, Risk Management, Audits, and relevant Professional Codes.
Main duties of the job
To improve health and well-being through identifying health needs, raising awareness of health and well-being, influencing the broader context enabling people to improve their own health. This is achieved through the health visiting contribution to public health which takes account of the different dynamics and needs of individuals, families, groups, and the community focusing on health promotion and prevention of illness, ill-health, and injury.To work in partnership with the Local Authority and partner agencies.To manage an active caseload. To develop and deliver health care and health promotion using evidence-based practice and professional leadership and management.To promote positive health to individuals, families, groups, communities, and relevant agencies.To contribute to the development of best practice and facilitate shared learning to develop services and initiatives that meet local needs, in relation to aims and objectives of Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust.To develop effective links with key people in delivering services to enable people to improve their own health.
About us
Our common purpose and values were developed by staff from across the organisation and reflect who we are and what we stand for.Our common purpose is...
TOGETHER
We will support you and your community to live well.
Our Values...
Compassion - Supportive and caring, listening to others
Open - Communicating openly, honestly and sharing ideas
Trust - Trusted to deliver, feeling valued and safe
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
844-8355560
Job locations
Knowsley North Team
St Chad's Health Centre
Knowsley
L32 8RE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information on this exciting role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information on this exciting role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and professional training
Essential
- RN (Adult or Child/RSCN) or RM
- BSc/Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting or equivalent
- V100 Nurse Prescriber
- Leadership Level 6
- Mentorship Level 6
- Motivational Interviewing trained
- Solihull Approach trained
Desirable
- Promotional Interviewing trained
- Mentorship Level 7
- Leadership Level 7
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of managing a Health Visiting caseload
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of leading the assessment, planning and evaluation of care
- Experience of integrated working
- Ability to use email, internet and word processing software
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding issues
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good verbal, non verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to support and motivate staff
- Ability to support students in placements
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Access to a car for work purposes
- Commitment
- Vision
Qualifications and professional training
Essential
- RN (Adult or Child/RSCN) or RM
- BSc/Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting or equivalent
- V100 Nurse Prescriber
- Leadership Level 6
- Mentorship Level 6
- Motivational Interviewing trained
- Solihull Approach trained
Desirable
- Promotional Interviewing trained
- Mentorship Level 7
- Leadership Level 7
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of managing a Health Visiting caseload
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of leading the assessment, planning and evaluation of care
- Experience of integrated working
- Ability to use email, internet and word processing software
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding issues
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good verbal, non verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to support and motivate staff
- Ability to support students in placements
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Access to a car for work purposes
- Commitment
- Vision
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
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Knowsley North Team
St Chad's Health Centre
Knowsley
L32 8RE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Knowsley North Team
St Chad's Health Centre
Knowsley
L32 8RE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Leader
Sharen Harwood
07917513185
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
844-8355560
Job locations
Knowsley North Team
St Chad's Health Centre
Knowsley
L32 8RE
United Kingdom
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