Specialist Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)

Leedscommunityhealthcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Leeds seeks a Specialist Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) to enhance health outcomes for children and young people. The successful applicant will engage in various health initiatives and provide essential support to families. This position offers numerous development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, making it an attractive role for those committed to community health.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Qualifications

• Active role in promoting and improving health outcomes for children and young people.
• Involved in working with young carers, young parents, infant mental health, and economic wellbeing.
• Striving to safeguard infants, children, and young people.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritise intervention based on complexity of need.
• Facilitate community health initiatives and programs.
• Work collaboratively with Children's Centres and Healthy Schools.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Facilitating Preparation for Birth and Beyond groups

Providing specialist breastfeeding support

Developing digital platforms

Engaging with parents and young people

Education

Registered Nurse with SCPHN qualification

Job description

Specialist Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)

Here in Leeds we are 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) to join our 0-19 teams across the city. Come and join us and be part of service that leads on initiatives and award-winning schemes to support children, young people and their families to thrive.

You will have many development opportunities such as a thorough and comprehensive induction and preceptorship programme, service wide 0-19 training, SCPHN development programme and protected time for Clinical and Child Protection supervision plus an opportunity to complete the 0-19 SCPHN development module at university. We can also offer you a variety of flexible and agile working options to suit your personal needs.

Join us and be a crucial part of driving forward improved outcomes to meet the needs of children and young people in Leeds. Your next career move #ItStartsHere.

You will have an active role in promoting and improving health outcomes by identifying and prioritising intervention based on complexity of need. You will have excellent communication skills and may be involved in: facilitating virtual and face to face Preparation for Birth and Beyond groups; providing specialist breastfeeding support; working within our Clinical Triage Team; further developing digital platforms to enhance ways of working with children, young people and families; working within evidence based pathways and interventions e.g. young carers, young parents, infant mental health, economic wellbeing, drugs and alcohol misuse; developing skills in Early Attachment Observations; developing trauma informed practice - identifying risk and vulnerability whilst striving to safeguard infants, children and young people; engaging with parents and young people in service design; working in collaboration with Children's Centres, Healthy Schools and other key stakeholders.

For questions about the job role, please contact Sara Waters, Clinical Team Manager, [e-mail] 07514721566

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

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.

Perks of the job:

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work:

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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Specialist Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)

• Salary £38682 - £46580 per annum
• Frequency Annual (Agenda for Change roles)
• Vacancy Reference C9833-809-26
• Contract Type Permanent
• Weekly Working Hours 37.5
• Closing Date 01 February, 2026
• Staff Group Nursing and Midwifery Registered
• Business Unit Children's Business Unit
• Location c/o Thornton Medical Centre, Green Lane, Leeds, United Kingdom