Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Health Visitor SCPHN to work within our 0-19 Growing Healthy Service in Darlington. We are a skill-mixed team within Darlington working in partnership with Midwives, Early Help, Children's Services, Public Health and Acute Services. We are a friendly, professional and supportive team. Main duties of the job New team members are supported through induction, training, shadowing and a preceptorship package tailored to your individual needs. 4-6 weekly supervision with Line Manager and Safeguarding Team Appraisal in the first 3 months of the role and then annual Your professional development and opportunities for learning will be explored through supervision with your line manager. About us At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development. An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month and Christmas Oscars awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees. Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion. Team away days to support Resilience. What do Staff already working in Thornaby say about the team "A warm welcoming team, that work together and support one another that allows some flexibility in times of need" "A supportive team with shared goals that values individuals strengths, open communication, respect and teamwork" "Friendly, non-judgemental, a team that genuinely cares and looks out for each other " Come join us and be part of our supportive team. Date posted 30 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 421-CYPD-1731R-A Job locations The Beehive Lingfield Point Darlington DL1 1YN Job description Job responsibilities Deliver the commissioned service with a focus on safety and quality. We are an innovative team dedicated to promoting the health and wellbeing of the Darlington population. The Health Visitors role is to utilise caseload profiling, identify the health needs of a designated area and promote programmes for the family/population to alleviate the problems caused by physical, social and emotional ill health. Liaise closely with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies in order to ensure a cohesive plan of care for individuals, families and communities is delivered. Health Visitors plan, organise and deliver programmes of care in conjunction with the family and the multi-disciplinary team and undertake continuous on-going assessment of children, young people and families. They provide an evidenced based service to children, people, families and communities in accordance with National and Local Policy initiatives. The post holder will need to work as an autonomous practitioner, assuming professional and legal accountability for all aspects of own work in line with the Trusts objectives and national and local guidance. You will need excellent communication skills and a passion for public health, alongside good organisational skills, flexibility to meet the needs of the service, and ability to travel independently to meet service delivery as required. Ensure complete, accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines, policies and procedures. There is a robust package of clinical and safeguarding supervision provided to all staff. For further information about this position please see Job Description and Personal Specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities Deliver the commissioned service with a focus on safety and quality. We are an innovative team dedicated to promoting the health and wellbeing of the Darlington population. The Health Visitors role is to utilise caseload profiling, identify the health needs of a designated area and promote programmes for the family/population to alleviate the problems caused by physical, social and emotional ill health. Liaise closely with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies in order to ensure a cohesive plan of care for individuals, families and communities is delivered. Health Visitors plan, organise and deliver programmes of care in conjunction with the family and the multi-disciplinary team and undertake continuous on-going assessment of children, young people and families. They provide an evidenced based service to children, people, families and communities in accordance with National and Local Policy initiatives. The post holder will need to work as an autonomous practitioner, assuming professional and legal accountability for all aspects of own work in line with the Trusts objectives and national and local guidance. You will need excellent communication skills and a passion for public health, alongside good organisational skills, flexibility to meet the needs of the service, and ability to travel independently to meet service delivery as required. Ensure complete, accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines, policies and procedures. There is a robust package of clinical and safeguarding supervision provided to all staff. For further information about this position please see Job Description and Personal Specification attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse. Specialist practitioner.(Hons, B.Sc. Hons, Health Visiting/ Public Health Nursing or equivalent) Evidence of continuous on-going professional development. Desirable Recognised teaching qualification Nurse prescriber. Experience Essential Post Registration experience. Experience of clinical governance issues. Experience of inter-disciplinary working. Experience of managing caseload. Desirable Evidence of participating on a service development change. Experience of a nursing leadership role. Experience of research and development in practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse. Specialist practitioner.(Hons, B.Sc. Hons, Health Visiting/ Public Health Nursing or equivalent) Evidence of continuous on-going professional development. Desirable Recognised teaching qualification Nurse prescriber. Experience Essential Post Registration experience. Experience of clinical governance issues. Experience of inter-disciplinary working. Experience of managing caseload. Desirable Evidence of participating on a service development change. Experience of a nursing leadership role. Experience of research and development in practice. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address The Beehive Lingfield Point Darlington DL1 1YN Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)