Job summary
HDFT are seeking to recruit a Locality Manager to be part of a well established and innovative 0-19 Children's team who are renowned for creating and demonstrating a positive working culture / ethic. We are dedicated to working towards improved public health outcomes for children and families in North Yorkshire. The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical leadership, support and management of skill mix teams made up of health visitors, school nurses, family health practitioners and screeners, ensuring delivery of commissioned activity in line with the care group, Public Health commissioners service specifications, the national Healthy Child Programme and public health outcomes framework.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will promote effective team work through the use of excellent communication and facilitation skills, in order that team objectives are understood and achieved, alongside good organisational skills, flexibility to meet the needs of the service and as required, take on a thematic lead determined by the head of service and guided by key Public Health priorities.
To act as a strong role model, leading the development and provision of excellence in clinical practice, supporting and respecting staff to develop and strengthen practice by innovation and leading the implementation of practice and service improvement. Providing highly specialised advice in relation to the care of children and their families.
The post holder will foster and maintain positive relationships across children and families' services, the Care Group structures, other NHS organisations and external partner agencies as required.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Plan and organise complex activities including participation in community development and capacity building programmes in partnership with the community and voluntary agencies as appropriate.
Comply with HDFT and local Safeguarding Children Partnership policies and procedures, engage as required with safeguarding partners, promoting integrated safeguarding practice
Support the service manager in ensuring user feedback and involvement of children, parents and carers in the development of services and quality assurance.
Promote the needs of children, young people and their families and local communities in the development of community child health services.
Actively participate in the directorate's strong clinical governance framework.
Assist and support the service manager in the profiling and on-going monitoring of caseloads and workloads, using and interpreting quality data, revising as required the allocation of resource to areas of greatest need.
Support and ensuring the highest standards of record keeping are maintained throughout the teams.
Deputise for the service manager as required.
Manage any absence of team staff within the service working in collaboration with HR to ensure effective and appropriate use of the sickness and absence policy.
Promote the needs of children, young people and their families and local communities in the development of community child health services.
Ensure compliance with NMC and Trust requirements for own continuing professional development and maintaining competency.
Please see Job Description and Personal Specification attached for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Plan and organise complex activities including participation in community development and capacity building programmes in partnership with the community and voluntary agencies as appropriate.
Comply with HDFT and local Safeguarding Children Partnership policies and procedures, engage as required with safeguarding partners, promoting integrated safeguarding practice
Support the service manager in ensuring user feedback and involvement of children, parents and carers in the development of services and quality assurance.
Promote the needs of children, young people and their families and local communities in the development of community child health services.
Actively participate in the directorate's strong clinical governance framework.
Assist and support the service manager in the profiling and on-going monitoring of caseloads and workloads, using and interpreting quality data, revising as required the allocation of resource to areas of greatest need.
Support and ensuring the highest standards of record keeping are maintained throughout the teams.
Deputise for the service manager as required.
Manage any absence of team staff within the service working in collaboration with HR to ensure effective and appropriate use of the sickness and absence policy.
Promote the needs of children, young people and their families and local communities in the development of community child health services.
Ensure compliance with NMC and Trust requirements for own continuing professional development and maintaining competency.
Please see Job Description and Personal Specification attached for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Highly developed specialist knowledge relevant to working with children and families underpinned by theory and experience
Desirable
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV / SN) or equivalent post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced health visitor or school nurse
- Experience in leading teams in the provision of health services to children, young people and families
- Sound knowledge and experience of promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of children
- Experience of performance management
Desirable
- Experience in leading teams in the provision of health services to children, young people and families
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Highly developed specialist knowledge relevant to working with children and families underpinned by theory and experience
Desirable
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification (HV / SN) or equivalent post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced health visitor or school nurse
- Experience in leading teams in the provision of health services to children, young people and families
- Sound knowledge and experience of promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of children
- Experience of performance management
Desirable
- Experience in leading teams in the provision of health services to children, young people and families
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
