Trainee Health Visitor (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse)

About the role

NHS Borders is offering a 12‑month fixed‑term training post for a Registered Nurse or Midwife to become a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor). The role provides the knowledge and experience needed to deliver the Universal Health Visiting Pathway for children aged 0‑5 and their families across the Scottish Borders.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake a postgraduate SCPHN (Health Visiting) programme in partnership with Queen Margaret University.
• Deliver universal, targeted and additional health‑visiting pathway visits.
• Assess child and family needs using the GIRFEC National Practice Model.
• Support health promotion and early‑intervention initiatives within the community.
• Participate in safeguarding and child‑protection processes.
• Work alongside experienced health visitors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to improving early‑years development, parenting support and school readiness.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse or Midwife (NMC registered).
• Demonstrable interest in public health, early years and family support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to postgraduate academic study.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fully supported practice learning environment.
• Structured assessor/supervisor model.
• Access to experienced health‑visiting staff and leadership support.
• Opportunities to develop leadership and public‑health skills.
• Integration into a forward‑thinking team aligned to GIRFEC, The Promise and UNCRC.