Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oldham is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Health Visitor to join their vibrant health visiting team. This role involves managing a caseload for children aged 0-5, implementing high-quality health programs, and engaging in collaborative community initiatives. The ideal candidate will have relevant nursing qualifications and a passion for making a difference in diverse families' lives. The position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Protected hours for wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
• Must have experience with children ages 0-5.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver high-quality care to a 0-5 years caseload.
• Engage in research and evidence-based practices.
• Develop initiatives to respond to community needs.

Skills

Passionate about community health

Experience in health visiting

Research and evaluation skills

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

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? Look no further. We invite you to become a vital part of our dynamic and supportive team in Oldham.

At our Health Visiting service, we embrace both seasoned professionals and newly qualified Health Visitors with open arms. Here, 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, we 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. Don’t miss this chance to make a significant impact in a community that needs you.

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.

Responsibilities

Be responsible and accountable for the operational caseload management of a 0-5 yrs 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 0-5 yrs Healthy Child Programme Public Health Nursing.

• 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

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.

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.

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 Monday 22 Dec 2025.