Public Health Nurse School Nursing

OverviewExciting Opportunity to Lead in Children''s Public Health. Join our Universal Team as a key leader in delivering the Healthy Child Programme 5-19. Your role will be vital in coordinating and implementing impactful public health interventions across designated schools, under the guidance of the Team Leader.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of health screenings, surveillance, and assessments.

Monitor immunisation status to ensure children are protected.

Support the health and wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people within your caseload.

Collaborate with schools and community partners to promote healthy development.

Lead and manage a diverse caseload with a proactive, public health approach.

Deliver high-quality services that enhance the physical and mental well-being of school-aged children and their families.

Collaborate with school staff, families, and community partners to create a healthier, happier school environment.

Workplace FlexibilityAs part of the Integrated Children and Families Service across Oldham, you''ll work from a central administrative base, with opportunities to deliver services from various locations based on the needs of the community and service.

Why Join Us?Make a lasting impact on children''s health and growth, working in a dynamic environment where your expertise can truly make a difference. 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.

About the Northern Care Alliance (NCA)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.

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

Equality and InclusionThe NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.

We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

Additional InformationIf you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [email protected]

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received, or if an internal redeployee has been identified.

For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.

The NCA does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Read more about this here.

How to Apply / JoinAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We''re seeking dedicated professionals to work within a vibrant School Health District, serving an exciting cluster of schools. This description reflects the responsibilities and expectations for the role as ..... full job details .....