Health Visitor SCPHN
Devon County CouncilExeter, South West
Overview
This is a local council role (fixed-term) with Devon County Council based in Exeter. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117. Applications close on 31 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are looking for registered Health Visitors who are innovative; motivated; and enthusiastic, seeking to make a real difference improving outcomes fo...
To undertake clinical activities within the scope of professional practice.
Plan, implement and evaluate health enhancing activities to meet health needs of the local population through home visiting, community development, clinics, workshops, support groups and parenting programmes, focusing on key national and local targets.
To develop a workload profile, identifying needs as Universal, targeted & specialist.
To identify children and families in need of early help through the Common Assessment Framework, known locally as the Early Help Assessment. To act as Lead Professional as required.
Support and manage projects around health enhancing activities e.g. postnatal support services, Baby Friendly Initiative
Act as a named Health Visitor within context of caseload management.
Act in accordance with current local and Trust guidelines/policies to protect children at risk. Takes professional responsibility and accountability in the joint decision making process within the Child Protection arena.
For all relevant information please refer to the job
description and person specification documents attached.
Continuity is fast becoming priority for every family in Devon, with a focus on a strong public health approach. The opportunity to think innovatively is increasingly becoming part of everything we do in our new model of health visiting. Our aim is not just to influence local Health Visiting agendas but also to be innovative and a partner in influencing national Health Visiting agendas.
Benefits- Employee Assistance Program - NHS pension scheme - Development Opportunities - Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme
- Flexible working within service hours
Please note that an active drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.
Professional development is a high priority for us and we provide a range of training opportunities and in-house expertise that will support your own professional development.
Successful candidates will receive a full induction, preceptorship where indicated, safeguarding and clinical supervision. Applications from newly qualified Health Visitors are welcomed.
Essential: - Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.
Desirable: - Up to date health visiting experience.; - Previous experience participating in research projects.; - Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines.
How this role compares
We hold 40 council vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £36,581. This role pays more than about 60% of them.
There are 3,980 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 139 of them in South West.
You have 10 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 28 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Devon County Council has 6 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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