Specialist Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)

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Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Specialist Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)

The closing date is 29 November 2026

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Job summary

Here in Leeds we are committed to the ongoing development of our 0-19 Public Health Integrated Nursing Service and as such we continue to search for dedicated Specialist Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors) to join our 0-19 teams across the city. Come and join us and be part of service that leads on initiatives and award-winning schemes to support children, young people and their families to thrive. You will have many development opportunities such as a thorough and comprehensive induction and preceptorship programme, service wide 0-19 training, SCPHN development programme and protected time for Clinical and Child Protection supervision plus an opportunity to complete the 0-19 SCPHN development module at university. We can also offer you a variety of flexible and agile working options to suit your personal needs. Join us and be a crucial part of driving forward improved outcomes to meet the needs of children and young people in Leeds. Your next career move #ItStartsHere.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.

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

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 more Information about this Job, please contact - : Sara Waters, Clinical Team Manager, [email protected] 07514721566

About us

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

Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.

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.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPA0DD72BC

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS12 1JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Desirable

• Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Desirable

• Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

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 (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS12 1JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS12 1JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Team Manager

Sara Waters

[email protected]

07514721566

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPA0DD72BC

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS12 1JE

United Kingdom

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