Job summary
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Are you a newly qualified or experienced School Nurse who is passionate about reducing health inequalities? Do you want to work in a transforming service that is committed to increasing and improving the School Nursing offer? Do you seek a fulfilling School Nurse role where you are valued, and your professional development is supported?
We are searching for enthusiastic and dynamic School Nurses to deliver high quality School Nurse practice and to influence the transformation of the 5-19 years Healthy Child Programme offer in York. We are committed to maintaining the public health nature of the service and focusing on improving health outcomes for children and young people in York.
As part of the Healthy Child Service, you will be working alongside Family Hub network partners, including early help providers, housing, adult and children services, the police, the voluntary and community sectors, the wider health economy and of course families and communities themselves.
Main duties of the job
The role is based in the new and developing skill-mixed 11-19 school-aged health team and works across the city in various locations. We offer flexible working arrangements and home working is available. The Healthy Child Service is passionate about putting the health back into Health Visiting and School Nursing to achieve equity in health for children and young people. Working as a School Nurse in York's Healthy Child Service offers a great opportunity to showcase your skills and develop your career.
We value our workforce and offer excellent support, training and development opportunities. As a City of York Council employee, you can take advantage of a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings, Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognizes your contribution.
The Healthy Child Service is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and we have ambitious aspirations to be Outstanding. If you would like to join our service at an exciting time to shape and influence our transformation, we would love to receive your application.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About us
From our offices in West Offices and Hazel Court, and with partners, City of York Council serves over 200,000 residents in and around York. Local communities depend on the statutory services we deliver and our people are proud to keep York clean, safe, productive and resilient. A strong council can also be an empowering force - transforming lives, communities and generations.
Job description
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Person Specification
Qualifications
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
City of York Council
Address
West Offices, Station Rise, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6GA
Employer's website
https://www.york.gov.uk/jobs-training/working-council
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