Health Visitor

Dorset Health Care University NHS Foundation Trust (DHC) highly values the contribution that the CYP 0-19 Public Health Service 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 CYP 0-19 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, 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 0-19 Public Health Service to provide services in response to identified needs, including safeguarding and supporting children, young people and families

We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated Health Visitors to join our forward-thinking Bournemouth South teams - these are year-round posts of 32 hours per week respectively. The posts are based at Seascape, Southbourne, Bournemouth

For further information about either post, please contact Sue Flint, Public Health Locality Lead for Bournemouth Central on or

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available therefore please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful

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

To 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.

To promote the health and wellbeing of the 0 to 5 population and their families.

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

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

To 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.

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

Provide supervision, mentorship, training and clinical support to students and trained practitioners.

To provide line management and leadership within the 0-19 team

At Dorset Health Care 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Sue Flint

Job title:

Public Health Locality Lead Bournemouth Central Email address:  Telephone number: