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City of York Council

SCPH Nurse Health Visitor and School Nurse

The closing date is 30 November 2025

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Job summary

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, andyour professional development is supported?

Main duties of the job

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.

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. Local communities depend on the statutory services we deliver and our people are proud to keep York clean, safe, productive and resilient. A strong council can also be an empowering force - transforming lives, communities and generations. We deliver lots of important but little-known services that are making a big difference to those who need them. Every year at the council: 7,036 adults receive social care 77,000 people served in the customer centre 260,000 enquiries resolved over the phone 3,000 planning applications 5.5m tonnes of waste collected 1.2m metres of high verges cut 8,000 council properties managed 8,000 businesses supported 200,000 residents served 220 children looked after For more information about working for the council or to see the latest job vacancies visit https://jobs.york.gov.uk/

Website:http://www.york.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,212 to £42,849 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

F0094-25-0005

Job locations

West Offices

Station Rise

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 6GA


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 isnt 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 INTERTESED IN HEALTH VISITOR OR SCHOOL NURSE OPPORTUNITIES.

As a new starter, your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team. Your working arrangements will vary according to your service and role, and the current Government guidance.For many roles, there will be more opportunities in the future for remote and hybrid working. However, this comes with the expectation that, as workplaces open up, there is likely to be an ongoing and occasional requirement to attend the workplace.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact

Andrea Pitman,for Health Visitor

Andrea.pitman@york.gov.uk

Tel: 07766 748906

Sarah Hughes,for School Nurse

S.Hughes@york.gov.uk

Sarah Hughes 07538 729472

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 isnt 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 INTERTESED IN HEALTH VISITOR OR SCHOOL NURSE OPPORTUNITIES.

As a new starter, your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team. Your working arrangements will vary according to your service and role, and the current Government guidance.For many roles, there will be more opportunities in the future for remote and hybrid working. However, this comes with the expectation that, as workplaces open up, there is likely to be an ongoing and occasional requirement to attend the workplace.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact

Andrea Pitman,for Health Visitor

Andrea.pitman@york.gov.uk

Tel: 07766 748906

Sarah Hughes,for School Nurse

S.Hughes@york.gov.uk

Sarah Hughes 07538 729472

Person Specification

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Qualifications

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Experience

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 (Opens in a new tab)

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 (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Healthy Child Service Manager

Andrea Pitman for Health Visitor

Andrea.Pitman@york.gov.uk

07766748906

Details

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,212 to £42,849 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

F0094-25-0005

Job locations

West Offices

Station Rise

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 6GA


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