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Go back to Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Health Visitor - WakefieldThe closing date is 03 June 2025 Wakefield Growing Healthy 0-19 Service is looking for enthusiastic, dynamic, and experienced Health Visitors who want to lead and support the training of future Health Visitors. Applications from Student SCPHN HVs due to qualify in September are also welcome. Joining our team, you will deliver the Healthy Child Programme to families across Wakefield. Working in partnership, help us ensure positive outcomes for children and families. We follow the principles of the Best Start in Life, supporting integrated working and learning with Wakefield Families Together partners. As a high-performing team, we seek qualified health visitors to lead our skill mix team and help train the health visitors of the future, supporting families in delivering the Healthy Child Programme. Main duties of the jobDeliver Healthy Child Contacts. Lead and support the skill mix team. Support students. Work in partnership with Wakefield Families Together and Children's Hubs. About usAt Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we provide outstanding care to patients and staff. We support staff with benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for personal and professional development. An inclusive and supportive culture encouraging staff to bring their whole selves to work, with active Staff Networks identifying areas for improvement. Staff Recognition through regular appraisals, Making a Difference awards, Team of the Month, and Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee support and wellbeing programs, including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling, and fast-track physiotherapy services. Staff benefits and schemes supporting health, engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion. Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For questions regarding the role, contact Margaret Appleyard at margaret.appleyard2@. Person SpecificationEssential and DesirableRegistered Nurse. Highly developed specialist knowledge relevant to working with children and families, underpinned by theory. Experience working in multidisciplinary teams. Up-to-date knowledge of national children's and families' policy and strategy. Knowledge and experience in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children. Experience leading teams in providing health services to children, young people, and families. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to screen for previous criminal convictions. Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata.#J-18808-Ljbffr