Job Overview
Exciting opportunities have arisen to join the 5 to 11 Leicestershire and Rutland school nursing team. Our team works within Public Health Nursing to deliver the Healthy Child Programme. We are pleased to offer full and part-time job opportunities, with location to be discussed at interview. Our core working hours are 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
About Public Health Nursing
Public Health Nursing seeks to promote and protect the health of children and young people by promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing the likelihood of ill health through the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. It is central to giving children the best start in life and helping them reach their full potential. We offer early intervention for physical and mental health issues, referring to specialist services as required.
Who We Are Looking For
We would love to meet enthusiastic and self-motivated nurses. Our teams are busy, high-achieving, and dynamic, consisting of committed and skilled individuals dedicated to delivering the best possible care for children and their families. School nursing offers a range of services tailored to meet the needs of the local population, including a well-developed digital offer.
Candidate Qualities
* Flexible team players and role models
* Willingness to lead, support, and implement change
* Commitment to working in partnership with key agencies
* Supportive of the Public Health Nurse agenda
* Open to training and development opportunities, including progression to the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing course
Contact Details
Paula Elliot, paula.elliot1@nhs.net, 07769 363256.
Job Description Summary
As a registered nurse, you will work within an integrated neighbourhood team supporting the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme 0-19 services, focusing on children aged 0-11 years in Leicestershire & Rutland.
Working within Healthy Together, you will contribute to improving access, identifying health needs, enhancing outcomes, and reducing health inequalities by providing a comprehensive neighbourhood-based service tailored to local children, young people, and families.
The role emphasizes a whole-family approach, focusing on prevention of ill health, promotion of positive health and well-being, and collaboration with the wider community.
Application Details
Please see the full job description and person specification for detailed information. Ensure your qualifications and experience are clearly evidenced in your application form.
Note: The advert may close early if sufficient applications are received, so early application is encouraged.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services across over 100 settings for a population of over 1 million in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, with a team of 6,500 staff.
We are committed to developing a diverse workforce that reflects our community and actively promote equal opportunities. We encourage applications from all community sections, especially underrepresented groups.
Additional information on benefits, leadership, and policies can be found in the 'Information for Applicants' document.
We support flexible working arrangements and consider requests for alternative hours or patterns.
All new substantive roles (excluding medical staff) are subject to a 6-month probation period. Permission to work in the UK is required for all roles, and DBS disclosure costs will be deducted from salary after employment begins.
Applicants at risk within the NHS and meeting essential criteria will be prioritized for interview.
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