Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oldham is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Health Visitor to join their vibrant team. This role will focus on managing a 0-5 year caseload, delivering high-quality programmes of care, and engaging in research and innovation to enhance service delivery. Ideal candidates will be passionate about making a difference in the lives of families and thrive in a collaborative and supportive work environment. Opportunities for professional growth are available along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected health and wellbeing hours

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the operational management of a 0-5 year caseload.
• Deliver high-quality programmes of care using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Engage in meaningful research for service improvement.

Skills

Operational caseload management

Engagement in research

Evidence-based practice evaluation

Education

Registered Health Visitor Qualification

Job description

Overview

A vacancy at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. Join Our Vibrant Health Visiting Team. Are you a passionate Band 6 Health Visitor seeking a fulfilling opportunity? We invite you to become a vital part of our dynamic and supportive team in Oldham. At our Health Visiting service, we welcome both experienced Health Visitors and newly qualified professionals. 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. Join a team where your passion and skills will be valued, and where the potential for personal and professional growth is limitless.

Responsibilities

Be responsible and accountable for the operational caseload management of a 0-5 year 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 and celebrated as you contribute to innovative projects and policies designed to enhance the health visiting service.

• Engage in meaningful research, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based practices
• Be a 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

About us

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.

Benefits

In return, we offer a role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means more challenge and opportunities so your career can move in the right direction. Benefits include a competitive package, excellent annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities to support 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 about working at the Northern Care Alliance in the Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025.