Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nursing

Job overview

Join Our Dynamic Team in a School Health District

Are 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.

Your Role:

• 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

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive team committed to positive change. Use your skills to promote lifelong health and resilience among young people, shaping a brighter future for our community.

Main duties of the job

Exciting 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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

Workplace Flexibility:

As part of the Integrated Children & 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.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.

We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is 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.

If you are applying for a secondment, please discuss this with your line manager before applying. Any secondment offer will be subject to management approval and service needs. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.