City of York Council
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse (5-19)
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Are you a newly qualified or experienced School Nurse who is passionate about giving children and young people the best possible start in life?
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 role where you are valued, and your professional development is supported?
We are searching for enthusiastic and dynamic School Nurses to influence the transformation of the 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.
About the Role
York is a great place to live and work and is well above the national average in health, wellbeing, and happiness. However, we know that isn’t the case for everybody and that is where our 0-19 Healthy Child Service comes in.
The City of York Council want to make a real difference and are passionate about putting the health back into School Nursing. Rated Good by CQC, working as a School Nurse in York offers a great opportunity to be pro-active in the delivery of the Healthy Child programme whilst providing a high-quality service to clients.
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Responsibilities
As part of the Healthy Child Service team, you will be working alongside a range of partners providing support to children, young people, and families across the Family Hub Network. The roles are based in Family Hubs across the city and there may be the opportunity for some home/hybrid working. We provide all of our contacts with children and families in person and encourage office presence to support team morale.
Benefits
- Excellent support, training, and development opportunities
- Corporate membership with SAPHNA
- A growing range of discounts, rewards, and savings
- Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- A reward package which recognizes your contribution
Hybrid Working
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
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We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement, and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development.
Important Information
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.
Please note that this is a City of York Council vacancy and appointments will be made on City of York Councils terms and conditions.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply via the NHS jobs website by following this link: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/F0094-PHTH005821
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Hughes, S.Hughes@york.gov.uk, Sarah Hughes, 07538 729472.
Closing Date
Sunday 16 August 2026 at 12 midnight
Interview date: TBC
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