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.
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An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
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Staff Recognition – as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month and Christmas Oscars awards.
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Employee Support and wellbeing – we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
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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