Relief Health Visitor
| Posting date: | 08 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,152.00 to £42,839.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39152.00 - £42839.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 June 2026 |
| Location: | Lincoln, LN1 1XX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | F0067-8782795 |
Summary
MAIN DUTIES To deliver an efficient and cost effective Health Visiting service for an identified population within Lincolnshire County Council To deliver the Healthy Child Programme 0-6 and provide clinical expert advice and guidance as appropriate for own area of expertise within the 6-19 (25 SEND) Childrens Health Service To focus early interventions based on timely and comprehensive assessment of a child and their family's needs. To plan, deliver and evaluate health visiting interventions for a defined population and hold responsibility for the assessment of health care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care relating to individuals and families and their communities. Undertake health assessments and child development reviews, identifying any deviations from the norm and taking appropriate action Utilise specialist clinical skills using evidence based practice to identify any risks and needs in protecting children and adhere to agreed safeguarding policies and procedure identify children in need and children in need of protection and work in partnership with all partner agencies to support families and protect children To profile the health needs of an identified population, target services to meet the needs of disadvantaged groups, deliver innovation and new ways of working in accordance with local and national targets and evaluate effective outcomes of any intervention To contribute towards the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of child health promotion programmes in order to promote health and wellbeing and prevent adverse effects. To offer support and advice to parents and carers, especially those of vulnerable children utilising an early help approach and by working closely with other agencies and voluntary organisations, and through home visiting and other interventions as appropriate. Ensure the voice of the child is incorporated into all aspects of Health visiting To line manage where appropriate other non-registered members of the se service and provide supervision for delegated programmes of care. To maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive records in accordance with LCC guidelines and NMC standards To maintain an increased level of own clinical/ safeguarding supervision commensurate with the level of the role. Provide mentorship and support for pre-nursing students and others.as appropriate Requirements Registered General Nurse or Midwife Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting qualification Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Member of relevant professionalbody with an active NMC registration Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills The ability to influence others effectively The ability to establish credible relationships across partner and other external organisations Knowledge of National, Regional and Local Health Visiting issues. Experience of Safeguarding Children Computer literacy Satisfactory DBS check