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**Applicants who have applied for this role in the last 6 months need not reapply** HDFT are seeking to recruit a motivated and passionate regist... Role: Junior Public Health Nurse SEND, Category: Health & Social Care
Junior Public Health Nurse SEND: (Company Name - Subscribers only)
**Applicants who have applied for this role in the last 6 months need not reapply**
HDFT are seeking to recruit a motivated and passionate registered Nurse to be part of the innovative 0-19 Service within the HDFT footprint, based within Gateshead. This post is to work as a Junior Public Health Nurse within the 0-19 Service working predominately with Children age 5-19 with additional needs .
We are the largest provider of children’s public health nursing services in the North East of England providing services that stretch from North Yorkshire up to Gateshead and Sunderland.
We are dedicated to working towards improved public health outcomes for children and families in the footprint, delivering high quality universal and targeted health visiting and school health services to meet the key improvement priorities for the population.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of children’s community health commissioned services supporting the SCPHN (Health Visitor/School Nurse), and contributing to the delivery of high quality services for children young people, parents, carers and families working within the framework of the Healthy Child Programme and Best Start In Life priorities. The post holder will be pro-active in delivering the national and Public Health agendas in response to identified health and social need, working in partnership with other agencies and meet agreed standards, objectives and statutory requirements.
About us
Harrogate and District (Company Name - Subscribers only) Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the (Company Name - Subscribers only), where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition – as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Details
Date posted
30 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-CYPD-2094S-A
Job locations
Gateshead Civic Centre
Arthur Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Excellent communication skills and a passion for public health are essential, alongside good organisational skills, flexibility to meet the needs of the service and ability to travel independently to meet service delivery as required.
For more information please see the job description attached.
***Interviews will be held face to face in Gateshead*** Job description
Job responsibilities
Excellent communication skills and a passion for public health are essential, alongside good organisational skills, flexibility to meet the needs of the service and ability to travel independently to meet service delivery as required.
For more information please see the job description attached.
***Interviews will be held face to face in Gateshead***
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification
- Counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience
- Experience of change management
Desirable
- Experience of working in community setting
- Experience of working with Children and Young People with SEND
- Experience of using The Solihull Approach
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to different locations in order to meet service needs
- Must have UK driving license and access to a car to meet service needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification
- Counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience
- Experience of change management
Desirable
- Experience of working in community setting
- Experience of working with Children and Young People with SEND
- Experience of using The Solihull Approach
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to different locations in order to meet service needs
- Must have UK driving license and access to a car to meet service needs.