Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visitor and School Nurse

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority in York seeks a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse to support the Healthy Child Programme. The ideal candidate will be passionate about children's health and work within a dynamic team. The role offers opportunities for hybrid working and a strong support network for professional development. Candidates should express their interest in either Health Visitor or School Nurse positions when applying. Salary ranges from £38,212 to £42,849, with an application closing date of 30/11/2025.

Benefits

Corporate membership with the Institute of Health Visiting

Discounts and rewards

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Comprehensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dynamic with a commitment to improving health outcomes.
• Experience in health visiting or school nursing preferred.
• Ability to influence transformations within health services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality services to clients in Family Hubs.
• Support children, young people, and families across the network.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners.

Skills

Passion for child health services

Ability to work in hybrid arrangements

Innovative thinking

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Health Visitor or School Nurse

Job description

Job summary

Main area Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visitor and School Nurse

Grade Grade 9 Level 1- 4

Contract Permanent

Hours

• Full time
• Part time

Employer City of York Council

Employer type Public (Non NHS)

Town York

Salary £38,212 to £42,849

Closing 30/11/2025 23:59

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visitor and School Nurse

Are you a newly qualified or experienced Health Visitor or School Nurse who is passionate about giving children and young people the best possible start in life? Do you want to work in a transforming service that is committed to increasing and improving the Health Visiting and School Nursing offer? Do you seek a fulfilling role where you are valued, and your professional development is supported?

We are searching for enthusiastic and dynamic Health Visitors and School Nurses to influence the transformation of the Healthy Child Programme offer in York. We are committed to maintaining the public health nature of the service and focussing on improving health outcomes for children and young people in York.

York is a great place to live and work and is well above the national average in health, wellbeing and happiness. However, we know that isn't the case for everybody and that is where our 0-19 Healthy Child Service comes in.

The City of York Council want to make a real difference and are passionate about putting the health back into Health Visiting and School Nursing. Rated Good by CQC, working as a Health Visitor and School Nurse in York offers a great opportunity to be pro‑active in the delivery of the Healthy Child programme whilst providing a high-quality service to clients.

As part of the Healthy Child Service team, you will be working alongside a range of partners providing support to children, young people and families across the Family Hub Network. The roles are based in Family Hubs across the city and there may be the opportunity for some home/hybrid working. We provide all of our contacts with children and families in person and encourage office presence to support team morale.

Not only do we offer excellent support, training and development opportunities but also corporate membership with the Institute of Health Visiting or SAPHNA, a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings, Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution.

If you are an innovative and forward looking Health Visitor or School Nurse with a passion for delivering good outcomes and ready to make a real difference please click apply, we would love to receive your application.

PLEASE STATE WHETHER YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HEALTH VISITOR OR SCHOOL NURSE OPPORTUNITIES.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development.