We welcome applications for a qualified SCPHN Health Visitor to join our 0-19 team in Northumberland. The post holder will be based in Berwick, within an established skill mixed team. The team comprises of Health Visitors, Public Health Staff Nurses and Family Health Practitioners to deliver the 0 to 5 component of the Healthy Child Programme.
Various hours are available.
Main duties of the job
The Health Visiting role is to deliver the Healthy Child Programme as part of a one team approach, 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 to ensure best outcomes for children, young people and families.
The HV is responsible for leading and delivering the Healthy Child Programme against the 6 early years high impact areas, ensuring services are provided within the tiered model approach - building community capacity, universal, universal plus and universal partnership plus.
They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to deliver under pressure and work in a rapidly changing environment.
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:
1. A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
2. 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.
3. 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:
1. Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
2. 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.
3. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties is available in the job description attached.
For more information please contact Claire Ord (locality manager)
C.ord1@nhs.net 07812395891
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV) or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Highly developed specialist knowledge relevant to working with children and families underpinned by theory.
Desirable
* Experience of being a children's nurse.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of partnership working.
Desirable
* 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
Tweedmouth Clinic
Shielfield Terrace
Berwick
TD15 2EQ
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