• Job Description

  Req#: C9152-25-0595?language=en&page=751&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust (DHC) highly values the contribution that the CYP Public Health Service 0 - 19 makes to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families, using evidence-based, early intervention strategies.

  As a Health Visitor, you will work within the 0 - 19 Children and Young Persons Public Health Service to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. You will work in partnership with children, young people and families, the Local Authority, Early Intervention Services, Local Authority Children's Services, Early Years Providers, Schools and Education Establishments, voluntary and community sector agencies and other Health Care providers. You will be required to work closely with other members of the CYP Public Health Service 0 - 19, to provide services in response to identified needs, including safeguarding and supporting children, young people and families.

  We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Health Visitor to join our forward-thinking West Dorset Team, this is a year-round post of 15hrs hours per week. The Teams main base is Bridport Medical Centre, West Allington, Bridport.

  Emma Callear, Public Health Locality Lead for Bournemouth North on 07881008649 or emma.callear@nhs.net

  Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

  Main duties of the job

  You will provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy, and dignity.

  You will work within the Children Young Person Public Health (CYP PH) Service to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and targeted interventions to children 0 to 5 and their families.

  You will promote the health and wellbeing of the 0 to 5 population and their families

  You will provide specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients / service users.

  You will devise specialist programmes of care for members of the 0-19 team and other professionals, to deliver and ensure they are delivered appropriately.

  You will plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings and be proactive in delivering the national and local public health agendas in response to identified health and social need.

  You will work in partnership with other agencies and meet agreed standards, objectives, and statutory requirements.

  You will provide supervision, mentorship, training and clinical support to students and trained practitioners.

  You will provide line management and leadership within the 0-19 team

  Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

  About us

  At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

  We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

  Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

  Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

  Details

  Date posted

  17 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £15,472 to £18,632 a year p.a.

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  152-M156.25

  Job locations

  Bridport medical centre

  West Allington

  Bridport

  DT6 5BN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

  As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

  As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, skills and training

  Essential

  • Registered Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner School Nursing degree/diploma level
  • Membership of the relevant Professional Body

  Job specific experience

  Essential

  • Experience of specialist working
  • Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.

  Information technology/resources

  Essential

  • Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

  Personal qualities/attributes

  Essential

  • Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.

  Business Travel

  Essential

  • Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, skills and training

  Essential

  • Registered Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner School Nursing degree/diploma level
  • Membership of the relevant Professional Body

  Job specific experience

  Essential

  • Experience of specialist working
  • Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.

  Information technology/resources

  Essential

  • Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

  Personal qualities/attributes

  Essential

  • Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.

  Business Travel

  Essential

  • Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

  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.

  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.

  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

  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bridport medical centre

  West Allington

  Bridport

  DT6 5BN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bridport medical centre

  West Allington

  Bridport

  DT6 5BN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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