Health Visitor in Ashton under lyne OL6 6NG inAshton under lyne OL6 6NG PUBLISHED WED 17 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust rWccFGRm

Job description

Are you an experienced, newly qualified, or returning Health Visitor eager to make a real difference with the children, young people and families in Tameside?

Our Healthy Child Programme 0-19 (25 SEND) Service for Health Visiting and School Nursing has a vision to improve health outcomes for our population and influence the wider determinants of health, through collaboration with the people of Tameside and Glossop and our health and care partners.We are currently progressing through an exciting service transformation in conjunction with all of our team.

We work in neighbourhood models which align with these other services to best meet the needs for the community. Our staff teams are welcoming, friendly supportive and innovative, encompassing and valuing all our team members. Our visible Leadership team is positive in driving service improvement in a compassionate and collaborative way working with all teams to ensure we deliver high quality care in a supportive team environment.

You will provide compassionate, community-based support to children, young people, and families in Tameside in Greater Manchester, helping them stay healthy and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. You will be responsible for a caseload of children and deliver the Healthy Child Programme within a team. To ensure children receive the best start in life and school readiness is promoted.

You willlead and manage the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, work with complex cases including safeguarding. Identifying at the earliest opportunity children with Special Educational Needs and Disability - signposting and supporting children, young people and families whilst being leaders in public health. You will work in collaboration with our neighbourhoods, communities, voluntary and statutory agencies. We deliver the Greater Manchester Early Years Delivery Model and are committed to improving our school readiness rates.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

245-NAM6HV-A

Job locations

Cricket's Lane Clinic

Cricket's Lane

Ashton under lyne

OL6 6NG

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1.Community Specialist Practitioner in Public Health Nursing - Health Visitor (at Honours Degree, Diploma or masters Level)

Experience

Essential

Working with people within clinic/home and community settings

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and expertise of the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and surrounding public health priorities

Experience

Desirable

Community development experience in public health

Experience

Desirable

Initiating and managing change

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1.Community Specialist Practitioner in Public Health Nursing - Health Visitor (at Honours Degree, Diploma or masters Level)

Experience

Essential

Working with people within clinic/home and community settings

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and expertise of the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and surrounding public health priorities

Experience

Desirable

Community development experience in public health

Experience

Desirable

Initiating and managing change

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 2, 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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cricket's Lane Clinic

Cricket's Lane

Ashton under lyne

OL6 6NG

Employer's website

https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsJOUaP0YF (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cricket's Lane Clinic

Cricket's Lane

Ashton under lyne

OL6 6NG

Employer's website

https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsJOUaP0YF (Opens in a new tab)

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To work as a Health Visitor in the UK, you'll need a combination of qualifications, skills, and personal attributes. Here are the essential requirements:

Qualifications:

1. Nursing or Midwifery Qualification: You must be a registered nurse or midwife, having completed a degree program.

2. Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Qualification: Additionally, you need to complete a Health Visiting program, which leads to SCPHN certification.

Key Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and families, often in sensitive situations. This includes listening skills and the ability to convey health information clearly.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional and social challenges faced by families and providing support with sensitivity.

3. Assessment Skills: Proficiency in assessing the health needs of individuals and families, including physical, emotional, and social health.

4. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues and develop appropriate support strategies and interventions.

5. Organizational Skills: Effective time management to handle a caseload and keep records accurately.

6. Collaboration and Teamwork: Working alongside colleagues in health and social care, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach.

7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and perspectives, adapting care to meet the needs of different communities.

8. Knowledge of Public Health Policy: Understanding health promotion strategies, childhood development, and current public health issues.

9. Teaching and Educating Skills: Ability to educate families about health, nutrition, parenting, and accessing services.

10. Resilience and Adaptability: Working in challenging environments and adapting to changing situations.

Personal Attributes:

1. Patience: Families may require ongoing support, and patience is essential.

2. Integrity and Professionalism: Maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating ethical behavior at all times.

3. Motivation: A commitment to improving community health and wellbeing.

Continuing Professional Development:

- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development to stay updated with best practices and new policies.

Experience:

- Previous experience in community nursing or working with families and children can be advantageous.

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