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Job summary

Main area
County Durham 0-25 service
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 18.75 hours per week
Job ref
421-CCS-1339A
Employer
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Stanley Family Hub
Town
Stanley
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/07/2024 23:59

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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust logo

Health Visitor - Durham North

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Jennifer recently joined HDFT and says, My team have really made me feel comfortable in my new role and are working hard to provide me with as much experience as possible. I really appreciate their training and support.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of childrens 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 

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details or contact Sarah Pashley via email [email protected].

Person specification

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Evidence of Continued Professional development
  • Nurse Prescribing
  • Experience in leading teams in the provision of health services to children, young people and families.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveHSJ Best places to workMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Pashley
Job title
Locality Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07392194011
Additional information

Lesley Pringle

Service Manager

07392194131

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