Health Visitor Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Health Visitor:

A qualified and registered nurse (in any field) or midwife
An approachable personality, and the ability to get on well with and gain the trust of people of all ages and backgrounds
Excellent communication, questioning and listening skills, as well as the ability to interpret body language and other non-verbal communication
Sensitivity, empathy, patience and tact
The ability to work independently and autonomously as well as in multidisciplinary teams
Good time management, organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload
Influencing skills and the ability to motivate people to make lifestyle changes
The emotional maturity to deal with potentially distressing issues and challenging situations
An interest in health and social issues and in developing programmes that will improve public health
A willingness to take responsibility and make appropriate professional judgements with confidence.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Health Visitor skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Health Visitor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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