Health Visiting Team Lead

Go back Central and North West London NHS Foundation TrustHealth Visitor Team LeadThe closing date is 02 December 2025We are seeking an experienced and motivated health visitor to provide strong clinical and operational leadership within Harrow's Integrated 0-19 Service. As Team Lead for the Health Visiting Service you will play a key role in shaping high-quality, family-centred services, supporting a skilled multidisciplinary team, and ensuring safe, effective delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. This role is ideal for a dynamic practitioner who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families across the community.In order to be eligible for this post, applicants must be a qualifiedSpecialist Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - Health Visiting.Main duties of the jobProvide day-to-day leadership and operational management of the 0-19 Health Visiting team.Support clinical supervision, workload management and safe, effective practice across the service.Coordinate service delivery in line with local needs, national guidance and safeguarding requirements.Lead staff recruitment, support performance management and enable continuous professional development.Build strong working relationships with GPs, Local Authority, Family Hubs, Public Health and Voluntary Sectors.Ensure compliance with CNWL policies, clinical governance standards and risk management processes.About usCentral and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services across diverse communities. We have almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.As part of CNWL, you will join an organisation that values innovation, staff wellbeing, professional development and collaborative working. The Harrow Integrated 0-19 Service is a friendly, forward-thinking team offering excellent peer support, clinical leadership and opportunities to contribute to service transformation. CNWL actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages staff to help shape the future of community health services.CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.Job responsibilitiesOperational Leadership: Oversee staffing levels, team organisation and daily workflow to ensure safe, effective service delivery across homes and community venues.Clinical Practice: Hold responsibility for a defined caseload as required, delivering advanced assessment and intervention, and supporting team members with complex clinical decision-making.Safeguarding & Risk: Lead on child protection processes within the team, including assessments, reports, and participation in core groups and case conferences. Monitor and manage clinical and non-clinical risks in line with Trust policies.Quality & Governance: Promote evidence-based practice, contribute to clinical audits and support continuous service improvement in line with Trust and national priorities.Resource Management: Ensure responsible use of staffing, time and equipment, maintaining high standards of documentation and adherence to NMC and CNWL policies.Service Improvement: Contribute to the development of innovative public health programmes, support clinical audit, and lead agreed projects aligned with CNWL and national priorities.Education & Mentorship: Provide mentorship for students and contribute to staff development by fostering a positive learning environment and acting as a clinical role modelCommunication & Partnership Working: Establish strong relationships with key partners and act as an advocate for families when required. Manage complaints, support shared learning and maintain clear, professional communication within and outside the team.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsSpecialist Community Public Health Nurse-Health VisitingEvidence of continuing post registration education and trainingMentor training/experienceExperienceRecent health visiting experience and up to date clinical practiceExperience of coordinating and leading multi-skilled teamsExperience of working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and inter-agency working. Ability to facilitate joint working practicesExperience in management of national performance targets, supporting organisational and business change.Experience of undertaking comprehensive health assessments, planning, and implementing evidence-based programmes of careExperience of teaching others and mentoring studentsExperience of organising and managing own workload and that of othersExperience of innovative practice or project management.Experience of line managing team membersExperience of developing clinical standards and protocols.OtherHold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposesHighly developed interpersonal and communication skills with individuals and groupsProactive and provides a positive role model to peers and team members.Ability to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time managementAbility to work without direct supervision and plan, organise, review and prioritise own workload and that of othersEvidence of strong leadership skills, the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence at a senior level with a supportive style whilst also able to take difficult decisions and act assertivelyKeen to develop services in line with service, educational and research priorities with the service.Skills and KnowledgeKnowledge of recent developments in public health nursing and health and social care legislation.Current knowledge of safeguarding children's guidelines and relevant legal aspectsKnowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governanceAble to delegate work effectively and safely, think creatively and prioritise in a busy ever-changing environment.Knowledge of how equality and diversity can be implemented in practiceKnowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolutionAdvanced verbal and written communication skillsAbility to demonstrate analytical and organisational skills with a clear understanding and knowledge of data analysis development and data management and interpretationUnderstanding and knowledge of finance and performance managementDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust£53,751 to £60,651 a yearper annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T) #J-18808-Ljbffr