Job overview

HDFT are seeking to recruit a motivated and passionate registered nurse to be part of the innovative 0- 25 Service  within Co Durham . 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 role will involve working within both school and community settings ,  including family homes both as part of a team and as a lone worker. The role sits within our 5 -25 Family Health team. 

Key aspects of the role include: Planning and delivery of Health promotion sessions and information campaigns via social media.  Health Needs Assessment and  multi-agency working to support children and families with complex health and emotional health needs, Safeguarding and Looked After Health Assessments, Drop In sessions in both schools and communities, and ensuring visibility and accessibility to children, young people and families both in school and the local community.   

Working for our organisation

The post holder works as a member of the 0-25 Community Public Health Team, being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive service which meets the needs of the 5-25 population. The post holder will participate in delivering Public Health intervention and support to the local school population.