Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of children's public health nursing services in the North East of England. We are currently recruiting a Health Visitor to the County Durham 0-25 Team based in Brandon Family Centre in Durham.
We welcome applications from SCPHN Health Visitors and those currently studying SCPHN.
Main duties of the job
We are proud to offer our Health Visitors:
* A full induction and training package
* Access to our fantastic 2-year Preceptorship Programme for Nurses in their first two years post qualification.
* A supportive learning environment with access to our community based Clinical Skills Educators
* First Line Leaders programme to help develop your leadership skills
* Support and guidance with revalidation
* The technology required to support with agile working
We are looking for new colleagues who possess strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to delegate and supervise staff, as well as the ability to recognise and escalate risk and contribute to control measures.
You must possess a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport in order to meet service needs.
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 Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
* 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details or contact Sarah Pashley via email at sarah.pashley@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
* Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV) or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development.
* NMC registration
* Highly developed specialist knowledge relevant to working with children and families underpinned by theory.
* Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
* Evidence of Continued Professional development
* Nurse Prescribing
* Experience in leading teams in the provision of health services to children, young people and families.
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bullion Lane Family Centre
Grey Avenue
Chester le Street
DL2 2EL
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