Job summary We are looking to recruit Health Visitors within the East Team in North Yorkshire. This is for the Scarborough team, however East base can be discussed at interview. The successful candidates will have a passion and commitment to health visiting. Working to improve the lives of children and families in a transformative service and organisation. The successful candidate will deliver North Yorkshires blended model of service delivery. We offer face to face and virtual contacts to our families and offer the opportunity to work from a base or from home. They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to deliver under pressure and able to work in a rapidly changing environment. Main duties of the job The Health Visiting role is to deliver the Healthy Child Programme as part of team, planning, delivering and evaluating an efficient and cost effective service for an identified population. You will be delivering the National and Local Public Health agendas in response to identified health and social need working with partner agencies in a strategic, creative and holistic way, ensuring the best outcomes for children, young people and families. 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, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition 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. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 421-CYPD-1829C Job locations North Way Scarborough YO127AF Job description Job responsibilities We are an innovative team dedicated to promoting the health and wellbeing of the North Yorkshire population. The service have developed a blended approach to service delivery offering families face to face and virtual mandated contacts, within a skill mix team. The Health Visitors role is to prevent ill health and promote positive holistic health care for an identified population and community and to take responsibility for ensuring the physical and mental health needs of families, acting as an advocate for the client and community. 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. 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. There is a robust package of clinical and safeguarding supervision provided to all staff. One of our team members shared Working in Scarborough is one of the most rewarding jobs Ive had. Not only have the team been so welcoming and supportive but the children we work with are highly vulnerable, giving me the extra drive and determination to make the much needed difference their lives. Everyday there is a new challenge and child that needs our help and It feels great to be a part of this much needed team and see the lives of children be improved in our town, I feel I make a real difference. For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification. Job description Job responsibilities We are an innovative team dedicated to promoting the health and wellbeing of the North Yorkshire population. The service have developed a blended approach to service delivery offering families face to face and virtual mandated contacts, within a skill mix team. The Health Visitors role is to prevent ill health and promote positive holistic health care for an identified population and community and to take responsibility for ensuring the physical and mental health needs of families, acting as an advocate for the client and community. 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. 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. There is a robust package of clinical and safeguarding supervision provided to all staff. One of our team members shared Working in Scarborough is one of the most rewarding jobs Ive had. Not only have the team been so welcoming and supportive but the children we work with are highly vulnerable, giving me the extra drive and determination to make the much needed difference their lives. Everyday there is a new challenge and child that needs our help and It feels great to be a part of this much needed team and see the lives of children be improved in our town, I feel I make a real difference. For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse/midwife Specialist practitioner.(Hons, B. Sc. Hons, Health Visiting/ Public Health Nursing or equivalent) Must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle to meet the service needs. Desirable Nurse prescriber. Recognised teaching qualification. Experience Desirable Evidence of participating on a service development change. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse/midwife Specialist practitioner.(Hons, B. Sc. Hons, Health Visiting/ Public Health Nursing or equivalent) Must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle to meet the service needs. Desirable Nurse prescriber. Recognised teaching qualification. Experience Desirable Evidence of participating on a service development change. 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 North Way Scarborough YO127AF Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)