About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit Health Visitors within Wakefield. The successful candidates will have a passion and commitment to health visiting. Working to improve the lives of children and families in a transformative service and organisation.
They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to deliver under pressure and able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
Main duties of the job
The Health Visiting role is to deliver the Healthy Child Program as part of team, 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, ensuring the best outcomes for children, young people and families.
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 on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached or contact Janine Hodgson via [email protected].
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.
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 Wakefield
Tuscany Way, Normanton, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF6 2UA
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)