Trainee Health Visitor

About the Role

NHS Borders is pleased to offer an engaging 12-month fixed-term training opportunity for registered Nurses or Midwives to become Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors). The role is based in the Northern Borders region and involves a commitment of 36 hours per week. This position is exclusively available to current NHS Scotland employees.

Role Overview

As a Trainee Health Visitor, you will enrol in a postgraduate SCPHN (Health Visiting) program at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. You will acquire skills to implement the Universal Health Visiting Pathway, supporting children aged 0-5 and their families to promote health and wellbeing.

• Deliver universal, targeted, and additional health visits
• Assess child and family needs using the GIRFEC National Practice Model
• Engage in health promotion and early intervention initiatives within communities
• Gain knowledge in safeguarding and child protection processes
• Collaborate with experienced Health Visitors and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to improved outcomes for early childhood development, parenting, and school readiness

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Registration as a Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Strong interest in public health, early childhood, and family support
• Excellent communication and interpersonal capabilities
• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively in team settings
• Commitment to postgraduate academic study
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

What We Provide

• A supportive environment for practical learning
• Structured guidance from practice assessors and supervisors
• Access to experienced Health Visiting professionals and leadership
• Opportunities to enhance leadership and public health skills
• Integration with a forward-thinking team aligned with GIRFEC, The Promise, and UNCRC principles

Training Commitment and Advancement

You are expected to complete the NMC-approved SCPHN (Health Visiting) postgraduate program successfully, balancing academic responsibilities with supervised clinical practice. Upon graduation, you will be qualified to apply for Health Visitor positions (Band 7) within NHS Borders, contingent on availability.

Additional Information and Conditions

This vacancy is only open to current NHS Scotland employees. Applicants must ensure they have the appropriate legal right to work in the UK prior to application. NHS Scotland values diversity and promotes equality and inclusion within the workforce.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare authentic application responses; use of AI-generated content should be limited to assistance purposes only. Misuse may result in disqualification.

Contact and Enquiries

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Jan Grieve, Community Clinical Nurse Manager, via telephone or email. Virtual meetings can be arranged.