Job summary
To plan, deliver and evaluate an efficient and cost-effective Health Visiting service for an identified population. To provide leadership and line management of skill mix within the Health Visiting team, and be pro-active in delivering the National Healthy Child Programme Public Health and Family Hubs agendas in response to identified health and social need. To work in partnership with other agencies and meet agreed standards, objectives and statutory requirements.
Main duties of the job
Leading and delivering the Healthy Child Programme, to be universal in reach and personalised in response to address the 6 early years high impact areas. Leading strengths-based approaches across the levels of need at community, universal, targeted and specialist intervention, reducing health.
Hold a caseload of children/ families until the end of Early Years foundation stage (age 5 years), and beyond where working with families at targeted and specialist level delivering enhanced family support. Be responsible for effective caseload/workload management, providing specialist evidence-based advice, information and support to the population served, team members and relevant agencies.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact Lesley Pringle on lesley.pringle@nhs.net.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact Lesley Pringle on lesley.pringle@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse/midwife
- Specialist practitioner.(Hons, B. Sc. Hons, Health Visiting/ Public Health Nursing or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Highly developed specialist knowledge relevant to working with children and families underpinned by theory.
Desirable
- Nurse prescriber.
- Recognised teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of partnership working.
- Sound knowledge and experience of promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of children
- Evidence of leadership
- Experience of staff management
Desirable
- Experience in leading teams in the provision of health services to children, young people and families.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse/midwife
- Specialist practitioner.(Hons, B. Sc. Hons, Health Visiting/ Public Health Nursing or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Highly developed specialist knowledge relevant to working with children and families underpinned by theory.
Desirable
- Nurse prescriber.
- Recognised teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of partnership working.
- Sound knowledge and experience of promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of children
- Evidence of leadership
- Experience of staff management
Desirable
- Experience in leading teams in the provision of health services to children, young people and families.
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.
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.
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).
