Specialist Podiatrist

7 months ago


Harrogate, United Kingdom Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity in the Emotional Health and Resilience Service for a 37.5 hour Family Health Practitioner.

For more information please see the job description and person specification attached.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the children’s community health commissioned service under the direction and supervision of a Band 6 Caseload Holder 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.

Working for our organisation

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 Person specification Experience Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
  • Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences both written and verbally.
  • Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality.
Desirable criteria
  • Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisation
Both Essential criteria
  • NVQ level 3 Qualification or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Qualification in childcare or young people