Health Visitor

Overview

We are looking to recruit Health Visitors within Wakefield. The successful candidates will have a passion and commitment to health visiting, and will work to improve the lives of children and families in a transformative service and organisation. The Health Visiting role is to deliver the Healthy Child Program as part of a 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.

They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to deliver under pressure and able to work in a rapidly changing environment.

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.