Job Description
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 both full and part-time positions, with location details to be discussed at interview. Our core working hours are 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Public Health Nursing aims to promote and protect the health of children and young people by encouraging healthy lifestyles and reducing the risk of ill health through the Healthy Child Programme. It is central to giving children the best start in life and helping them reach their full potential. We provide early intervention and refer to specialist services as needed.
We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated nurses. Our teams are busy, high-achieving, and dynamic, comprising committed and skilled professionals dedicated to delivering the best care for children and families. School nursing offers a range of services tailored to the needs of the local population, including a well-developed digital offering.
The successful candidates will be flexible team players and role models, capable of demonstrating leadership, support, and adaptability to change. You will work in partnership with key agencies and support the Public Health Nurse agenda. In return, you will receive support through preceptorship, extensive training, and development opportunities, with an ethos of ‘Grow Your Own’ leading to potential progression to the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing course.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Within Healthy Together, you will help improve access, identify health needs, enhance outcomes, and reduce health inequalities by providing comprehensive neighbourhood-based services. The approach is whole-family, focusing on prevention, health promotion, and collaborative working with the wider community.
As part of the Healthy Together neighbourhood team, you will actively participate in delivering integrated health services for the 0-19 age group.
Please see the full job description and person specification for detailed information. Ensure your application clearly evidences your qualifications and experience.
Note: The advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage you to apply promptly.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services across over 100 settings, serving over 1 million residents with a staff of 6,500. We are committed to reflecting our community in our workforce and actively promote equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all community sections, especially underrepresented groups.
Further information about benefits, leadership, and other details can be found in the supporting documents. We offer flexible working arrangements and a 6-month probation period for substantive roles. Permission to work in the UK is required, and DBS disclosure costs are borne by the individual. Applicants at risk within the NHS will be given interview priority.
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