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 RoleThe main role for the Health Visitor (HV) is to be the designated named HV for all Children within their caseload from antenatal to school entry age, excluding the unborn child. This requires the HV to commence the child's planning process. To discharge these responsibilities the postholder will have a responsibility to monitor the child's wellbeing and assess if a need is identified. They will work in partnership with the child's family and all involved agencies to produce a child's plan which will require to be monitored.In discharging these responsibilities the postholder is responsible and accountable for maintaining clinical, staff and information governance.Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: PermanentPart time 18 hours per weekShift Pattern - Monday - FridayDrumchapel Health CentreKey ResponsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesCarry out statutory duties to assess, support, and improve the wellbeing of children on the caseload.Work with professionals and families to assess needs, develop multi‑agency child plans, and monitor progress toward agreed outcomes.Work in partnership with families and agencies to ensure all parties fulfil their responsibilities within the child's plan.Receive and analyse wellbeing concerns from multiple sources, assess risks, and initiate Child Protection procedures or escalate concerns when required.Provide key input to Child Protection work, contributing to assessment, planning, and delivery of services, and participating in regular supervision.Make professional decisions about information sharing, analysing risk, legal requirements, confidentiality, and human rights considerations.Deliver the universal pathway, carrying out developmental and wellbeing assessments, using validated tools, and making timely referrals to meet children's needs.Support continuous quality improvement through audit, monitoring standards, and implementing corrective actions with the Team Manager.Maintain effective communication with families and professionals, ensuring accurate documentation in line with NMC standards and legislation.Support NHS Scotland values through appropriate behaviours and attitudes.Team WorkContribute to a learning environment, supporting assessment, mentorship, and supervision to maintain staff skills and knowledge.Support the Team Manager in resolving complaints, sharing learning, and implementing action plans to improve service quality.Contribute to developing and implementing local procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation and monitoring standards of care.Participate in service development projects and implement agreed changes to care delivery.Support the Team Manager in ensuring health and safety measures are implemented and upheld.Assist the Team Manager with risk assessment and incident management, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and reporting systems to safeguard staff, children, and families.Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: Registration RequirementsRegistered nurse or midwife at degree level or equivalentPost-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing and be registered on Part 3 of the NMC registerQualifications & KnowledgeEducated to Masters level in a relevant nursing area, orCan demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge gained through, for example, completion of NES modules on Assessment, Leadership, and Critical Thinking.Can provide advice using significant understanding and application of legislation relating to information sharing, data storage and public protectionKnowledge of health and social care pathways related to safeguarding, early intervention and protectionQualities And SkillsCan demonstrate the following skills and attributes:Experience of caseload management and planning to meet deadlinesExperience of using a strength based approach working in partnership with familiesAble to use a number of assessment tools used to decide referral pathwaysManagement of risks and concerns using critical thinking to enable effective decision makingAbility to provide professional advice within a multi-agency setting that puts children's interests and safety firstCan lead discussions and make decisions based on an assessment of a range of factors in complex situationsAbility to develop and implement policies, procedures, service standards and improvementsAn ongoing commitment to continuing professional developmentWhat We OfferWe 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 holidaysMembership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefitsSalary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based coursesEnhanced pay for working public holidaysNHS discounts on a wide range of goods and servicesConfidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapiesInterested?If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.For An Informal Discussion, Please ContactRhonda Vassalos, Health Visitor Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidatesThis post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback. From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", 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.Candidates must provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools or other third-party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. 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