Health Visitor - Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford Hub
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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Health Visitor - Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford Hub
The closing date is 17 November 2026
Job summary
Are you looking for a better way of working?
Who are we?
In East Sussex our highly innovative Early Help 0-19 Service puts health visiting at the very heart of support for families with children from 0-5yrs across the county. Now, we are looking for qualified health visitors who want to be part a dynamic, committed and integrated team of highly trained, early help professionals who effectively work together ensuring the needs of families are at the centre of everything we do.
We recognise that each family is unique and the service we deliver must accommodate families' changing needs. In order to deliver that level of service we operate a transparent culture where we encourage creative thinking and innovative practice.
Believing our workforce to be our greatest asset, we provide unparalleled levels of supervision and staff support with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
A programme of in-house clinical and professional development via conference style events, communities of practice and clinical update days
Development opportunities via delivery of clinical supervision and champion roles
Involvement in service development and quality improvement via working groups and audit.
For more information about our teams and why you should join us click here - Health visiting in East Sussex
Main duties of the job
Who are you?
You are a fully qualified Health Visitor with a BSc SCPHN degree. You may have just completed your training.
Crucially, you will be able to address sensitive issues with families in a clear and supportive way.
You can maintain good interpersonal relationships with colleagues, partners and families.
You enjoy providing preventative and educational support for families, new staff and students according to their needs.
Your work contributes directly to the Public Health Agenda in addressing the 6 high impact areas.
You share our values, demonstrate compassion and a desire to contribute the improvement and development of the service.
You will be a reflective and emotionally intelligent practitioner who understands the true value of supervision and support and acts as a professional role model at all times.
You are keen to continue developing your knowledge of safeguarding children, recognising concerns and how to escalate them appropriately.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
374-LBCG6526
Job locations
Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford Health Visiting hub
east sussex
BN27 2JZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration 1st Level registration
- HV qualification - Educated to degree level supplemented by diploma level specialist training or relevant equivalent training and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Child protection qualification
Desirable
- Nurse prescriber or commitment to undertake training within 2 years of joining the Trust
- ENB 997/998, Learning through Mentorship module, or commitment to undertake within one year of joining the Trust
Experience
Essential
- HV practice covering all aspects of health visiting, including teaching
- Demonstrates ability to deliver appropriate HV service and lead innovative practice
- Experience of working in a multiagency environment
- Experience of delivery of innovative practice
Desirable
- Community experience
Other
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective problem solving approach
- The ability to work with changing scenarios and the ability to prioritise work appropriately
- Must be mobile for regular travel across a geographical area
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
Skills/Knowledge/Abilties
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of child protection procedures
- Ability to demonstrate the use of research based practice
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of current NHS legislation and policies, including the Children Act 1989
- Ability to identify own learning needs
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of NMC guidelines
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of management of people, resources and caseload
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organise workload, manage time effectively and delegate as appropriate
- Ability to assess develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration 1st Level registration
- HV qualification - Educated to degree level supplemented by diploma level specialist training or relevant equivalent training and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Child protection qualification
Desirable
- Nurse prescriber or commitment to undertake training within 2 years of joining the Trust
- ENB 997/998, Learning through Mentorship module, or commitment to undertake within one year of joining the Trust
Experience
Essential
- HV practice covering all aspects of health visiting, including teaching
- Demonstrates ability to deliver appropriate HV service and lead innovative practice
- Experience of working in a multiagency environment
- Experience of delivery of innovative practice
Desirable
- Community experience
Other
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective problem solving approach
- The ability to work with changing scenarios and the ability to prioritise work appropriately
- Must be mobile for regular travel across a geographical area
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
Skills/Knowledge/Abilties
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of child protection procedures
- Ability to demonstrate the use of research based practice
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of current NHS legislation and policies, including the Children Act 1989
- Ability to identify own learning needs
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of NMC guidelines
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of management of people, resources and caseload
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organise workload, manage time effectively and delegate as appropriate
- Ability to assess develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care
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 Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford Health Visiting hub
east sussex
BN27 2JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford Health Visiting hub
east sussex
BN27 2JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Locality Manager
Alex Pedroza
07967279516
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
374-LBCG6526
Job locations
Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford Health Visiting hub
east sussex
BN27 2JZ
United Kingdom
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