Health Visitor - Northumberland
The closing date is 05 April 2026
Job summary
We welcome applications for a qualified SCPHN Health Visitor to join our 0-19 team in Northumberland. The post holder will be based in Cramlington/Bedlington within an established skill mixed team. The team comprises of Health Visitors, Public Health Staff Nurses and Family Health practitioner's to deliver the 0 to 5 component of the Healthy Child Programme.
Main duties of the job
The Health Visiting role is to deliver the Healthy Child Programme as part of a one team approach, 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 to ensure best outcomes for children, young people and families.
The HV is responsible for leading and delivering the Healthy Child Programme against the 6 early years high impact areas, ensuring services are provided within the tiered model approach- building community capacity, universal, universal plus and universal partnership plus.
They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to deliver under pressure and able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
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.
Details
Date posted
20 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
421-CYPD-3723R
Job locations
Cramlington Health Centre
Forum Way
Cramlington
NE23 6QN
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cramlington Health Centre
Forum Way
Cramlington
NE23 6QN
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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