Joanne Gordon

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)

Talent

LondonMember since October 15, 2026

Health needs assessmentindividualised care planningtimely referralsChild safeguardingsupport for vulnerable familiesmultiagency workingHealthy Child Programme deliverychild developmentparenting supportBreastfeedinginfant feedingmaternal–infant attachmentmaternal mental wellbeingTeam coordinationdelegationworkload prioritisationproblem solvingProfessional report writingtranscriptiondocument preparationMicrosoft OfficeRiO electronic recordsaccurate clinical documentation

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Health needs assessmentindividualised care planningtimely referralsChild safeguardingsupport for vulnerable families

About

Experienced Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) with a background in Midwifery and executive administration. Skilled in delivering Universal, Universal Plus and Universal Partnership Plus services to children and families from diverse backgrounds. Combines autonomous clinical judgement with comprehensive assessment, safeguarding and coordinated multidisciplinary support.

Experienced in health promotion, breastfeeding support, maternal mental wellbeing and team coordination, with strong written communication and digital administration skills.

Experience

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) - Elite Midwifery Services

(2025-10)

Part time

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) - Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

(2018-04 - 2025-10)

Full time

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) - Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

(2011-03 - 2018-03)

Part time

Health Visiting appointments

Delivered the Healthy Child Programme from the antenatal period through early childhood, assessing needs and agreeing tailored health plans with families.
Completed face-to-face and telephone assessments, prioritised concerns and coordinated referrals and follow-up within agreed timescales.
Provided enhanced home visiting and intensive support for families affected by safeguarding concerns, domestic abuse and maternal mental health difficulties.
Coordinated health visiting team activity and delegated work to support timely service delivery.
Ran child health clinics and supported antenatal, parenting, play and weaning groups; provided advice on infant feeding, immunisations and accident prevention.
Built trusting relationships with parents and carers, explaining the purpose of support and how safeguarding concerns would be addressed.
Worked with GPs, social services, midwives, children’s centres, nurseries, school nurses, perinatal mental health services and local authorities.
Prepared clear reports for courts, child protection conferences, core groups, Child in Need meetings and Looked After Child reviews; attended meetings and presented findings.
Maintained accurate electronic records and supported evidence-based health promotion, prescribing within professional scope where required.

Bank Health Visitor - Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust