Specialist Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)

Job summary

Main duties of the job

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, please contact Sara Waters, Clinical Team Manager, sara.waters7@nhs.net / 07514721566.

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

Job responsibilities

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.