Job summary
- Main area
- 0-19 Service Northumberland
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time)
- Job ref
- 421-CCS-1114R
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northumberland 0-19 Service
- Town
- Northumberland
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 18/05/2024
Employer heading
Screener
NHS AfC: Band 3
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area as well as across North Yorkshire and Leeds. We also provide children’s services in the North East in County Durham, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Gateshead and Sunderland.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is one of only two trusts in Yorkshire and Humber to be awarded HSJ’s Top 100 Best Places to Work. We believe that You Matter Most, and this is reflected in what we value: Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
Job overview
The post holder will work within the Public Health Stream within the 0-19 Service to promote the health and wellbeing of school age children so they are able to reach their full potential and not be disadvantaged through ill health.
The Screener will have a key responsibility in undertaking the school health screening and surveillance programme. They will play an integral part in supporting the delivery of Key Improvement Priorities and supporting the wider team to deliver high quality services for families living in Northumberland.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver key areas of the service specification, national Healthy Child Programme and public health outcomes framework. They will refer to specialist service in accordance with clinical pathways and support children and families to seek support where required.
The post holder will enter data results onto the computer child health system and local systmone.
The post holder will work alongside other professionals in the public health pillar delivering key health promotion messages to support the health and wellbeing of children ensuring every contact counts through the promotion of good health and the prevention of ill health in the community. They will assist in the development of Health Promotion Group programmes when required including supporting the 0-19 service in the delivery of key school transition sessions.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification or please contact Helen Pudney on [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with children in a community setting.
- Experience of working without direct supervision
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of children
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Pudney
- Job title
- Locality Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07976552557
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