Health Visitor SCPHN

Closing date: 06 August 2026

Job summary
We are looking for registered Health Visitors who are innovative; motivated; and enthusiastic, seeking to make a real difference improving outcomes for children and families in Devon! Here in Devon, we strive to deliver an excellent service to the children, young people and families living in our Community. Health visiting in Devon affords amazing variation allowing you opportunity to make a difference to the lives of families and communities across both rural and urban locations. Devon is varied with health inequalities and affluency which cross paths across the varied landscape.

Main duties of the job
You will work within corporate teams and be rostered to work in our duty hub covering a defined geographical area. You'll be supported by Team Leaders and various dedicated health professionals including Health Visitors, School Nurses and Community Health Workers. You'll lead and manage changing and challenging work load priorities. Working in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies; multi-agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role. We are working together with our local midwifery services to support the Better Births agenda.

About us

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection. To find out more about working for Devon, please see link: Public Health Nursing - Working for Devon | Devon County Council.
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Councils use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (

Job responsibilities

• To effectively lead and deliver the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0-19 (DH 2010) thereby improving outcomes for children and families.
• To contribute to the Public Health Agenda, meet Public Health targets and reduce health inequalities in partnership with key agencies meeting National agendas.
• To promote the protection of children, adhering to the Local Safeguarding Childrens Board policies and procedures.
• To actively lead a team within Health Visiting and partner Agencies where appropriate.
• A requirement to be rostered regularly in the hub within a defined geographical area to provide a Single point of access to families and stakeholders providing information, advice and triaging referrals within the service.
• To work as part of a team to ensure that Key Performance Indicator targets that are set/negotiated by Local Area Teams/Commissioners for the service, eg: antenatal visits are met.
• To support service development, standard setting, clinical audit and bench marking, deliver a high quality needs led, safe and effective service to all client groups.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Proficient in health needs assessment, evaluation and action planning.
• Evidence of partnership working.
• An awareness of and understanding of wider public health issues.

Desirable

• Up to date health visiting experience.
• Previous experience participating in research projects.

Qualifications
Essential

• 1st Level NMC registration.
• Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor.
• Strong evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Qualification at Masters level.

Driving Licence
Essential

• Ability to travel (holds a current UK driving licence).

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.

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: Devon County Council
Address: Chestnut Childrens Centre, Exeter, EX2 6DJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website:

For questions about the job, contact:
Kate Fraser
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