Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Service Manager in North Yorkshire's 0-19 Team. The post holder will work across North Yorkshire collaborating with other internal and external partners strategically. The Service Manager will be part of the Integrated Management Team leading delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and Safeguarding Children. Working directly with the Head of Public Health Nursing and Operations this post will provide operational leadership and service management for clinical and non-clinical services and staff for the North Yorkshire 0-19 Service, within the Children and Young People Public Health Directorate, supporting cultural change and being involved in transformational changes. The Service Manager will demonstrate a child and family focus and passion for the 0-19 children's community health services (Health Visiting and Public Health Nursing), with the drive and enthusiasm to lead on service transformation and clinical development. The Service Manager post will be part of an innovative solution focused clinical management team across all HDFT localities, ensuring the delivery of high quality public health services to children and their families, addressing health inequalities and driving forward the integrated working agenda with key delivery partners to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Main duties of the job To provide leadership for a specified area of the 0-19 Services and to ensure high quality, safe and effective services are delivered by the by 0-19 designated teams. Promote effective collaborative working relationships with health, public health, children and young people services and social care staff in primary / community care and those in other statutory and voluntary services. The Service Manager will be responsible for locality budget, best use of resources, and efficiency to deliver high quality sustainable care. There is responsibility for the overall performance management of your team and the production of high quality validated data and evidence of improved outcomes for children, young people and families. Planning and implementation of service change and transformation within a complex and dynamic operational environment. In line with local guidelines, reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal. Ensure continuity of care by reporting any changes to service provision to all staff, as decisions are made / implemented. Plans and organises strategies to enable children needs to be met in a timely and contemporaneous way and to ensure the delivery of children community services by the multi-professional team within the national quality requirements. Deputise for the Head of Public Health Nursing and Operations when appropriate. About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 421-CYPD-1845S Job locations Gibraltar House Thurston Road Northallerton DL6 2NA Job description Job responsibilities Service Lead Management / Leadership Responsibilities As per job description and specification If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Carly Dodsworth Head of Public Health Nursing and Operations carly.dodsworthnhs.net or 07392194148 Job description Job responsibilities Service Lead Management / Leadership Responsibilities As per job description and specification If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Carly Dodsworth Head of Public Health Nursing and Operations carly.dodsworthnhs.net or 07392194148 Person Specification Essential and desirable Essential Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register Nursing experience and training at an appropriate specialist nursing level Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV / SN) or equivalent post graduate qualification Person Specification Essential and desirable Essential Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register Nursing experience and training at an appropriate specialist nursing level Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV / SN) or equivalent post graduate qualification 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 Gibraltar House Thurston Road Northallerton DL6 2NA Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)