Important Visa Note
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship for UK work visas, all applicants must verify their eligibility directly with the employer before applying. Immigration requirements can change, and final approval is subject to the employer’s assessment and UK Home Office regulations.
Job Details
Job Title: Health Visitor- SCPHN
Company: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood, Cranbrook
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates
Application Deadline: 25 January 2026
Reference Number: 846-7707327-EP
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) to join our caring and progressive Health Visiting service. Our health visiting service provides support to families (adults) with children aged zero to five. You’ll be juggling a varied caseload and you’ll need to be confident and flexible to provide the best support for new and growing families.
You will work as part of a team to keep children safe and well by using your clinical judgment to support evidence-based care planning and make sure that children and families (adults) who use our services have a good experience. This is an excellent opportunity for international healthcare professionals looking to relocate to the UK with the security of a sponsored position.
Main Duties
What will the role involve?
- Contributing to antenatal and postnatal care programme
- Completing HCP mandated reviews, packages of care and safeguarding
- Supporting in the supervision/ line management and development of colleagues
- Undertaking a range of competent clinical and non-clinical interventions to support the outcomes for families and the service
- Attend and contribute to team meetings
- Building relationships with colleagues to enhance the team working environment
We have full and part time opportunities ranging from a minimum of 22.5 hours to a maximum of 37.5 hours per week between 9am to 5pm. This role is a community-based role so the majority of your duties will be carried out between your base and community settings or client homes.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- Registered health care professional (NMC registration)
- Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6
- Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice – Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
Desirable Qualifications:
- PRINCE 2 or equiv. project management training
- PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education
- Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study
Essential Experience:
- Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
- Supporting others (mentor/educator/supervisor) experience
About the Employer
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, Excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Benefits
We offer a generous NHS pension, annual leave entitlement and a competitive pay framework to progress through. The trust also provides excellent professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment for international staff relocating to the UK.
Driving Requirements
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application.
We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
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 Requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. The trust will provide support with the registration process for overseas candidates who are offered positions with certificate of sponsorship.
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
How to Apply
Apply via: NHS Jobs website
Contact for questions: Sharon Lepere (District Manager – Tunbridge Wells Team)
Email: sharon.lepere@nhs.net
International applicants should ensure they have all necessary documentation ready before applying, including proof of professional qualifications, English language proficiency (if required), and details of any previous UK work experience or registration.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. The recruiting manager would love to hear from you if you have any questions about the role or the relocation process.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
Employer Website
For more information about Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, please visit: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
We look forward to welcoming you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity if you’re successful in your application. We’re excited about the diverse perspectives and skills that international healthcare professionals bring to our organisation.