Family Health Practitioner

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will work as part of the children's community health commissioned service.

under the direction and supervision of 0-19 team contributing to the provision of high-quality services for children young people, parents, carers and families working within the framework of the Healthy Child Programme and Best Start In Life priorities. Being pro-active in delivering the national and Public Health agendas in response to identified health and social need, working in partnership with other agencies to meet agreed standards, objectives, and statutory requirements.

Main duties of the job

To support the 0-19 team in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, ensuring services are provided within the tiered model approach - building community capacity, universal, universal plus and universal partnership plus.

Contribute to the development, delivery and reporting of health promoting activities within a variety of settings.

Deliver evidence based early intervention programmes to support children, young people and families e.g., Speech and language development, prevention of accidents in the home, promotion of oral health, promotion of healthy weight and physical activity.

Signpost and provide information for parents and young people, communicating information in an understandable form to parents, children, and young people.

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, 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.

Date posted

19 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-CYPD-1974R

Job locations

Gibraltar House

Thurston Road

Northallerton

DL6 2NA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Jane Tasker on jane.tasker@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Jane Tasker on jane.tasker@nhs.net

Person Specification

Application

Essential

NVQ Level 3 Qualification or equivalent.
Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences both written and verbally.
Ability to relate to people of different backgrounds.

Desirable

Childcare qualification.
Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations.

Person Specification

Application

Essential

NVQ Level 3 Qualification or equivalent.
Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences both written and verbally.
Ability to relate to people of different backgrounds.

Desirable

Childcare qualification.
Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations.

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).

Additional information