Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Health Visitor - Darlington 0-19 Team

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Job summary

Darlington Growing Healthy 0-19 Service, are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic, experienced health visitors who want to lead and support the training of our health visitors of the future.

Joining our team, you will deliver the Healthy Child Programme, to families across Darlington. We would love you to come and help us to ensure positive outcomes for our children and families. We follow the key principles of the Best Start in Life, and successfully support integrated working , and learning with our Darlington partners.

Main duties of the job

Being a high performing team, we are looking for qualified health visitors to lead our skill mix team, and help us train the health visitors of the future. and support families across Darlington ,in delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.

- Delivering the Healthy Child Contacts.

- Providing health promotion at community events.

- Leading and supporting skill mix team.

-Supporting students.

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.o An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.o Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awardso Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.o Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-CYPD-3549C

Job locations

Suite 6

The Beehive

Darlington

DL1 1YN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact caren.shepherd@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact caren.shepherd@nhs.net

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

  • Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV)
  • NMC registration
  • Excellent IT skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of Continued Professional development
  • NBO Trained
  • Ability to work with multi agency teams.
  • Mentorship qualification
Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

  • Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV)
  • NMC registration
  • Excellent IT skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of Continued Professional development
  • NBO Trained
  • Ability to work with multi agency teams.
  • Mentorship 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

Suite 6

The Beehive

Darlington

DL1 1YN


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Suite 6

The Beehive

Darlington

DL1 1YN


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Locality Manager

Michelle Eccles

michelle.eccles@nhs.net

07826873723

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-CYPD-3549C

Job locations

Suite 6

The Beehive

Darlington

DL1 1YN


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