Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater Manchester seeks a passionate Health Visitor to manage a caseload for families with children aged 0-5. In this role, you will deliver high-quality health programs and collaborate with local services to enhance community health. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational management and a commitment to engaging diverse communities. Competitive benefits and flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering health programs for children.
• Ability to engage with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven skills in caseload management.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational caseload for infants and children.
• Implement and evaluate health programs in the community.
• Collaborate with local authorities and health services.

Skills

Operational caseload management

Evidence-based practices

Team collaboration

Community engagement

Education

Registered nurse or health visitor qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds? As a Health Visitor in our team, you\'ll play a pivotal role in delivering universal, enhanced, and intensive health services that uplift and empower communities across Oldham.

Be responsible and accountable for the operational caseload management of a 0-5yrs universal or targeted caseload and the delivery of high-quality programmes of care to infants, children and their families using a multidisciplinary approach. Deliver the 0-5yrs Healthy Child Programme Public Health Nursing.

Your expertise will be welcomed as you contribute to innovative projects and policies designed to enhance the health visiting service.

Responsibilities

• Engage in meaningful research, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based practices.
• Be part of shaping the future of our integrated service by developing new initiatives that respond to the needs of our community.
• Work in a supportive team atmosphere, where creativity and collaboration thrive.

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 value our three core values: care, appreciate, and inspire.

What We Offer

We can offer you a role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means more challenge and opportunities for your career. You can access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

About the Team

Are you a passionate Band 6 Health Visitor seeking a fulfilling opportunity? Join our dynamic and supportive team in Oldham. We embrace both seasoned professionals and newly qualified Health Visitors with open arms. Your expertise will shine as you contribute to a diverse and rewarding caseload, making a tangible difference in the lives of families within our community.

We are at the forefront of pioneering new and innovative practices, collaborating closely with local authorities and health services to tackle unique challenges while fostering an environment that thrives on creativity and fresh ideas. Your voice matters here—we actively encourage you to share your thoughts and insights to help shape the future of health visiting.

About the Organization

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

How to Read the Role Details

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 about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Equality and Inclusion

The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs. We also welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [email protected]

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received, or if an internal redeployee has been identified. For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants. The NCA does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.