Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Health Visitor
The closing date is 15 November 2026

Job summary
We are Trafford Local Care Organisation - an exciting, new public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health services and adult social care services in Trafford. We're driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Trafford by working across organisational boundaries.

Our community healthcare teams in adults and children's services are employed by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and deployed to us, linking closely with our colleagues in Manchester Local Care Organisation. Our teams work as one and together we will make a massive difference to the health of people in Trafford.

Trafford is a borough of Greater Manchester with a diverse population offering Health Visitors a wide variety of experience in terms of population demographics and working with various neighbouring providers.

We have vacancies for full-time roles which present an exciting opportunity to join a team of Health Visitors who work with families and young children to improve health and social outcomes and make a real difference in a true multi-agency environment. You will need to demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility and the ability to communicate well. The successful applicant will be able to work in a hybrid manner and flexible working hours can be discussed.

Main duties of the job
Applications are welcomed from experienced qualified Health Visitors, including those returning to practice, who are proactive and enthusiastic with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. All post holders need to work flexibly and be committed to working innovatively with other children's services colleagues. We are seeking to employ dynamic, forward thinking practitioners who have an awareness of contemporary policy documents relating to the development of Children's Services and the Public Health Agenda in line with the Health Visitor Implementation Plan.

You must have good communication skills, the ability to work using your own initiative and be computer literate. Due to the nature of the role applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Whilst successful applicants will primarily work within one team, all applicants may be required to work at other locations on occasion to ensure equitable service delivery. Core service hours are Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

In return we are able to offer a thorough induction programme, supportive preceptorship arrangements, regular supervision as well as ensuring support with continuing professional development.

About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career. With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.

At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 349-LCOD-8359000-RL4

Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Person Specification
Education

• Essential: Health Visitor/Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Community Health Visiting Pathway; Nurse Prescriber; Current NMC registration; Current health visiting experience or evidence of recent Health Visitor qualifications
• Desirable: Evidence of recent study; Mentorship qualification

Experience

• Essential: Management experience, working with Primary Care; Working in partnership with other agencies
• Desirable: Project management experience

Knowledge

• Essential: Working knowledge of Primary Health Care Teams; Good knowledge base of current legislation and national plans which impact on Primary Care; Knowledge of the Public Health Agenda; Excellent knowledge of Health Visiting practice

Skills and Abilities

• Essential: Good understanding of how to work with individuals and groups; Managing change in clinical practice; Aware of the external environment on the needs and health of individuals; Recent evidence of developed skills, knowledge and competences; Ability to communicate at all levels both written and oral; Excellent interpersonal skills; Excellent presentation skills; Research and auditing skills; Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
• Desirable: Counselling skills; Leadership skills

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.