Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and responsible Health Visitors SCPHN (various hours available) to work within our new Growing Healthy 0 – 19 Service in Gateshead

We are a skill mixed team , with two teams working across Gateshead. We are a enthusiastic forward thinking team with a outstanding performance record in caring for children and young people living in Gateshead

We work in partnership with Midwives, Early Help, Children’s Services, Public Health and Acute Services.

We have a hybrid approach to working giving you the practitioner automatous flexibility. There is a large Office within the Civic Centre in Gateshead with a onsite admin and management team, the team pride themselves on their kindness and approach to team working. Any new members of the team will receive the customary Gateshead warm welcome!

Main duties of the job

New team members are supported through induction, training, shadowing and a preceptorship package tailored to your individual needs.

  • 4-6 weekly supervision with Line Manager and Safeguarding Team
  • Monthly Preceptorship/ Peer Supervision
  • Appraisal in the first 3 months of the role and then annually

Your professional development and opportunities for learning will be explored through supervision with your line manager.

Our new team member says ”I have never felt support like this from a team, I always feel like I can pick up the phone and someone is there for me. Preceptorship has been an enjoyable and supportive experience, people always have time for me.’

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 and Team of the Month and Christmas Oscars 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.

Date posted

13 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-CCS-0066C

Job locations

Gateshead Civic Centre

Regent Street

Gateshead

NE8 1HH

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver the commissioned service.

Utilise specialist skills and knowledge to assess the needs of clients and their families and Communities. Develop, deliver and review packages of care that ensure appropriate treatment and referral to maximise potential health outcomes.

Work as an autonomous practitioner, assuming professional and legal accountability for all aspects of own work in line with the Trusts objectives and national and local guidance.

Act as client advocate, especially where outcomes may be influenced by conflicting agendas, or barriers to understanding exist.

Utilising caseload profiling, identify the health needs of a designated area and promote programmes for the client population to alleviate the problems caused by physical, social and emotional ill health.

Liaise closely with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, in order to ensure a cohesive plan of care for individuals, families and communities is delivered.

To apply contemporary, theoretical knowledge regarding child protection and children in need to health visiting practice. To ensure Local Safeguarding Childrens Board policies and procedures are followed.

Plan own workload to meet the changing demands of the client caseload.

Provide day to day management and supervision to support staff in delivering an agreed programme of care.

Ensure complete accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with the and Trust guidelines, policies and procedures.

For further information about this position please see Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver the commissioned service.

Utilise specialist skills and knowledge to assess the needs of clients and their families and Communities. Develop, deliver and review packages of care that ensure appropriate treatment and referral to maximise potential health outcomes.

Work as an autonomous practitioner, assuming professional and legal accountability for all aspects of own work in line with the Trusts objectives and national and local guidance.

Act as client advocate, especially where outcomes may be influenced by conflicting agendas, or barriers to understanding exist.

Utilising caseload profiling, identify the health needs of a designated area and promote programmes for the client population to alleviate the problems caused by physical, social and emotional ill health.

Liaise closely with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, in order to ensure a cohesive plan of care for individuals, families and communities is delivered.

To apply contemporary, theoretical knowledge regarding child protection and children in need to health visiting practice. To ensure Local Safeguarding Childrens Board policies and procedures are followed.

Plan own workload to meet the changing demands of the client caseload.

Provide day to day management and supervision to support staff in delivering an agreed programme of care.

Ensure complete accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with the and Trust guidelines, policies and procedures.

For further information about this position please see Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

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

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).