Health Visitor - Children & Families

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

We are fully committed to the key ambition and aims of Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), to provide children and young people with the best possible start in life. Working within the Children and Families Health Visiting team, you will be expected to contribute to working with colleagues both from health and partner organisations to support families. You will be expected to provide the highest quality, needs‑led, evidence‑based care within a designated caseload.

We are committed to supporting and developing our staff, facilities and services to provide the highest standard of care. We currently have 1 permanent post. This post provides an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people’s lives and to work in a dynamic environment. We are committed to fully inducting our staff and to providing them with various training and shadowing opportunities within the multi‑agency team.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• This is a part‑time permanent post of 21.6 hours per week
• Salary is pro rata for part‑time posts
• Based at Pollokshaws Clinic, 35 Wellgreen, Pollokshaws, Glasgow G43 1RR
• The shift pattern is Monday to Friday
• This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland check

Key Responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description below.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

Minimum Requirements

• Registered Health Visitor / Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• IT skills – word processing, e‑mail, internet
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Car driver

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Lyndsay Houston, Team Leader, 0782075453, [email protected]

We encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log‑in issues, please contact the recruitment service in the first instance.

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