North Tyneside Council are recruiting a Specialist Public Health Nurse for Children and Young People with SEND to work in the  0-19 Children’s Public Health Service.

Would you like to be part of an innovative skill mix team of health visitors, school nurses, public health staff nurses and Child Development Practitioners? This is your chance to work with an outstanding group of safeguarding and health professionals. The post holder will work directly with children and young people and their families who have more complex specialist needs, deploying the appropriate resources and working collaboratively with key partners to ensure they have access to appropriate services. 

The Specialist Public Health Nurse will shape service delivery to meet the needs of service users, to provide greater access and choice and to enhance service delivery whilst addressing health inequalities. The post holder would collate service user feedback to ensure the service is responsive to local community needs and includes the voice of the child.

The Specialist Public Health Nurse will promote best practice across the service by offering specific advice, support, education and training to colleagues to ensure children, young people and their families are supported in a timely and effective way through up to date and evidence-based practice.

The successful candidate   

The Specialist Public Health Nurse is accountable for the consistency and quality of their practice and that of supervisees.  The Specialist Public Health Nurse supports the team to prepare for and contribute to successful  inspections.

The essential requirements of the post are: Registered Nurse/Midwife ,Registered SCPHN, assessor/supervisor experience and the ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Contact:  

For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact:  

Denise Dobson, Nurse Manager

denise.dobson@northtyneside.gov.uk

Or, 

Joann Connolly, Head of Service Childrens Public Health

joann.connolly@northtyneside.gov.uk

DBS Statement 

• The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and an Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Applications based upon flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be given full consideration.

Why North Tyneside Council?  

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.  

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.  

Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.  

   

If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel. 

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance.  Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business. 

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us. 

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan 

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council’s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government’s net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough. 

To learn more about Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan, click here. 

Applying

To view more information about the role and view the Job Description please click "Apply" you will be taken to the North Tyneside Careers Portal.

Learn More 

For further information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for us, candidate support, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside please see the council’s “work for us" page here  Work for us | North Tyneside Council

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