0-19 Specialist Public Health Nurse - Health Visitor

0-19 Specialist Public Health Nurse - Health Visitor

Here in Leeds we are committed to the ongoing development of our 0-19 Public Health Integrated Nursing Service. If you are a positive, forward-thinking SCPHN Student looking for your first health visitor post to start in September or are already qualified and looking for a change, then why not join us to be part of a Service that leads on initiatives and award-winning schemes to support children, young people and their families to thrive. You will have many development opportunities such as a thorough and comprehensive induction and preceptorship programme, service wide training, and protected time for Clinical and Child Protection supervision plus an opportunity to complete the 0-19 SCPHN development module at university. We can also offer you a variety of flexible and agile working options to suit your personal needs. Join us and be a crucial part of driving forward improved outcomes to meet the needs of children and young people in Leeds. Your next career move #ItStartsHere.

Main duties of the job

You will have an active role in promoting and improving health outcomes by identifying and prioritising intervention based on complexity of need. You will have excellent communication skills and may be involved in:

1. Facilitating virtual and face to face Preparation for Birth and Beyond groups;
2. Providing specialist breastfeeding support;
3. Working within our Clinical Triage Team;
4. Further developing digital platforms to enhance ways of working with children, young people and families;
5. Working within evidence based pathways and interventions e.g. young carers, young parents, infant mental health, economic wellbeing, drugs and alcohol misuse;
6. Developing skills in Early Attachment Observations;
7. Developing trauma-informed practice - identifying risk and vulnerability whilst striving to safeguard infants, children and young people;
8. Engaging with parents and young people in service design;
9. Working in collaboration with Children's Centres, Healthy Schools and other key stakeholders.

Contact Information

For further information please contact Sara Waters, Clinical Team Manager, at sara.waters7@nhs.net or call 07514 721566.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust. Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres, and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk by clicking on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme, or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.