Health Visitor -Stockton

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  • Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and responsible Health Visitor SCPHN to work within our new 0 - 19 Growing well, Growing Healthy Service in Stockton.We are a skill mixed team with three teams aligned to geographical areas across Stockton. We are passionate about staffing to enhance the service we deliver. We have designated teams for infant feeding, healthy weight and SEND.. These roles help us to collectively improve the health outcomes for children and young people living in StocktonWe work in partnership with Midwives,, Early Help, Children's Services, Public Health and Acute Services.We are a friendly, professional and supportive team. We keep in touch with regular team huddles over MS Teams, we have work buddies and there is always someone to call on if you need support.Main duties of the jobNew 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 annual
Your professional development and opportunities for learning will be explored through supervision with your line manager.About usAt 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.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number421-CYPD-3272RJob locationsVarious bases in StocktonTedder avenueThornaby, Stockton on TeesTS17 9JPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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 N.M.C and Trust guidelines, policies and procedures.For further information about this position please see Job Description and Personal Specification attached. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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 N.M.C and Trust guidelines, policies and procedures.For further information about this position please see Job Description and Personal Specification attached.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • First level registered nurse.
  • Specialist practitioner.(Hons, B.Sc. Hons, Health Visiting/ Public Health Nursing or equivalent)
  • Evidence of continuous on-going professional development.
Desirable
  • Recognised teaching qualification
  • Nurse prescriber.
ExperienceEssential
  • Post Registration experience.
  • Experience of clinical governance issues.
  • Experience of inter-disciplinary working.
  • Experience of managing caseload.
Desirable
  • Evidence of participating on a service development change.
  • Experience of a nursing leadership role.
  • Experience of research and development in practice.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • First level registered nurse.
  • Specialist practitioner.(Hons, B.Sc. Hons, Health Visiting/ Public Health Nursing or equivalent)
  • Evidence of continuous on-going professional development.
Desirable
  • Recognised teaching qualification
  • Nurse prescriber.
ExperienceEssential
  • Post Registration experience.
  • Experience of clinical governance issues.
  • Experience of inter-disciplinary working.
  • Experience of managing caseload.
Desirable
  • Evidence of participating on a service development change.
  • Experience of a nursing leadership role.
  • Experience of research and development in practice.

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