Specialist Public Health Nurse - health visitor or school nurse
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
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Job summary
Do you have a passion for making a difference?
Here in Leeds we do as we remain committed to the ongoing development of our 0-19 Public Health Integrated Nursing Service and as such we continue to search for dedicated Specialist Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors and School Nurses). Come and join our team of staff who work together across the 0-19 age range and be part of service that leads on initiatives and award-winning schemes to support children, young people and their families to thrive. We can offer you a variety of flexible and agile working options to suit your personal needs. If you don’t want to commit to a permanent contract at this time, you can opt for regular or adhoc shifts working through our Staff Bank. Come and talk to us about what might work for you. Why wouldn't you want to join us and be a crucial part of driving forward improved outcomes to meet the needs of children and young people? Your next career move #ItStartsHere.
Main duties of the job
You will have an active role in promoting and improving health outcomes by identifying and prioritising intervention based on complexity of need. You may also: be a licence holder within our ChatHealth anonymous texting service for 11-19 year olds: facilitate virtual and face to face Preparation for Birth and Beyond groups: provide specialist breastfeeding support; work within our Clinical Triage Team; develop digital platforms to enhance ways of working with children, young people and families; work within evidence based pathways and interventions e.g. young carers, young parents, infant mental health, emotional health and wellbeing, economic wellbeing, drugs and alcohol misuse; develop skills in Early Attachment Observations; build on ACES work in identifying risk and vulnerability; strive to safeguard infants, children and young people; engage with parents and young people in service design; work in collaboration with Children's Centres, Healthy Schools and other key stakeholders.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best lines of defence against Covid 19.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Here are some of the most important ones:
- 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Highly regarded NHS Pension Scheme
- A supportive, structured preceptorship programme for all registered new starters
- Professional development opportunities including coaching, training and education support
- Salary sacrifice or lease car schemes
- Health and wellbeing including gym membership, occupational health service and priority access to mental health services
Date posted
16 June 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£32,306 to £39,027 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9833-SH-CS-421-22
Job locations
Stockdale House, Headingley Office Park
Victoria Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS6 1PF
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stockdale House, Headingley Office Park
Victoria Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS6 1PF
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
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