Specialist Community Public Health Nurse -Health Visitor&School Nurse

Integrated Care System; York; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health authority in York is seeking passionate Health Visitors and School Nurses to enhance the Healthy Child Programme. The roles offer an opportunity to make a significant impact on children's health outcomes through collaboration within Family Hubs, along with excellent support and professional development. Flexibility for hybrid working is available.

Benefits

Excellent support and training

Corporate memberships

Discounts and rewards

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration is required.
• Experience in Health Visiting or School Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to support children and families.
• Work in Family Hubs with potential for home/hybrid working.
• Deliver positive health outcomes for children and young people.

Job description

Job summary

Are you a newly qualified or experienced Health Visitor or School Nurse passionate about giving children and young people the best possible start in life?

Do you want to work in a transforming service committed to enhancing the Health Visiting and School Nursing offer? Are you seeking a fulfilling role where you are valued and your professional development is supported?

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic Health Visitors and School Nurses to help shape the transformation of the Healthy Child Programme in York. We aim to maintain the public health focus of the service and improve health outcomes for children and young people in York.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Healthy Child Service team, you will collaborate with various partners to support children, young people, and families across the Family Hub Network. The roles are based in Family Hubs throughout the city, with potential for some home/hybrid working. We conduct all contacts with children and families in person and encourage office presence to boost team morale.

We offer excellent support, training, and development opportunities, along with corporate memberships (e.g., Institute of Health Visiting or SAPHNA), discounts, rewards, savings, a Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives, and a reward package recognizing your contribution.

About us

From our offices in West Offices and Hazel Court, and with partners, City of York Council serves over 200,000 residents in and around York. Our services are vital for local communities, and our staff are proud to contribute to keeping York safe, clean, and resilient. We deliver many important services that make a difference, including social care, customer service, waste collection, property management, and more. For more information, visit https://jobs.york.gov.uk/.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the Healthy Child Service team, you will support children, young people, and families across the Family Hub Network, working in Family Hubs across the city with potential for some home/hybrid working. We promote in-person contacts and encourage office presence to support team morale.

We provide excellent support, training, and development, along with corporate memberships, discounts, rewards, a Pension Scheme, and Health & Wellbeing initiatives. If you are an innovative and forward-thinking Health Visitor or School Nurse passionate about delivering positive outcomes and making a difference, please apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

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

This post is suitable for job sharing.

Your initial location will be the designated council office for your team. Working arrangements may vary based on service needs and current government guidance. Future opportunities for remote and hybrid working are likely, with some ongoing requirement to attend the workplace as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to ensure suitability.

UK Registration

You must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, visit the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

City of York Council

Address

West Offices, Station Rise, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6GA

Employer's website

https://www.york.gov.uk/jobs-training/working-council