Public Health Nurse School Nursing | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS health organization is seeking dedicated professionals to lead health services for children within a School Health District in Oldham. This role requires managing a diverse caseload, delivering high-quality services, and collaborating with schools and community partners to support children's health and well-being. This position offers a purpose-driven environment with competitive benefits and flexibility to better your work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Generous annual leave allowance

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse caseload with a proactive, public health approach.
• Deliver high-quality services that enhance the physical and mental well-being of school-aged children.
• Collaborate with school staff and community partners to create a healthier school environment.

Job description

Overview

Join Our Dynamic Team in a School Health District

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We’re seeking dedicated professionals to work within a vibrant School Health District, serving an exciting cluster of schools.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse caseload with a proactive, public health approach
• Deliver high-quality services that enhance the physical and mental well-being of school-aged children and their families
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and community partners to create a healthier, happier school environment

What You’ll Do

• Lead the delivery of health screenings, surveillance, and assessments
• Monitor immunisation status to ensure children are protected
• Support the health and wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people within your caseload
• Collaborate with schools and community partners to promote healthy development

Workplace Flexibility

As part of the Integrated Children & Families Service across Oldham, you'll work from a central administrative base, with opportunities to deliver services from various locations based on the needs of the community and service.

Why Join Us?

Make a lasting impact on children's health and growth, working in a dynamic environment where your expertise can truly make a difference.

About Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA)

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

What We Offer

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

How to Read More and Apply

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Sep 2025