Vacancy Introduction
Do you have a passion for making a real difference to improving the outcomes of children, young people and families?
Are you looking for a fulfilling role in a community setting?
If so, why not come and join the 0-19 Public Health Integrated Nursing Service as a 0-19 Staff Nurse at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust?
Our Service has a strong focus on our ‘amazing everyday’ staff. You will be part of an integrated 0-19 team, working with health visitors, school nurses, family health workers and healthcare support workers to meet the needs of the local population.
The role will involve the promotion of health and well-being for preschool/school aged children, young people and families in a variety of settings.
Experience of working with children and young people alongside understanding of safeguarding issues, is desirable but not essential as we will support you with a thorough and comprehensive induction, preceptorship programme and service wide 0-19 training.
Core business hours are 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
A typical working week could include: supporting families with children who have complex needs; managing health needs assessments and attending review meetings for children looked after; triaging A&E attendances and offering follow up support to families; providing medical conditions training to schools and on a 1:1 basis with parents; managing nocturnal enuresis clinics and continence assessments; offering short term packages of care to families/young people requiring specific support; signposting to other key services and completing referrals as appropriate.
As part of the role you could have an opportunity to be supported to undertake the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification (Health Visitor or School Nurse) with a placement within the Service.
If you have at the heart of your practice a key desire to make a real difference - then why not contact us today! Your next exciting career move? #ItStartsHere
If you have any questions about the job, please contact - Jen Jones, Clinical Team Manager, jenniferjones1@nhs.net - 07985469627
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers 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.
