Healthcare Support Worker - School Nursing

Job summary

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group was created by bringing together staff and services from two NHS Trusts, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. Together, we've a wealth of skills and resources to share and tap into and, a wide range of career paths for you to develop and explore. If you want to join a team of over 19,000 NHS experts in delivering high-quality, local care across Salford, Oldham, Bury and Rochdale and beyond - come and take your place with us.

We are currently looking to recruit band 3 Healthcare Support Workers to join our innovative, enthusiastic and dynamic School Nursing team. Various hours are available working Monday to Friday. You will work alongside the school nursing team completing the healthy child program and public health work, including the administration of vaccinations. These positions are fixed term in school nursing until January 2024 then permanent within the NCA.

Main duties of the job

You will deliver high quality service provision that promotes and improves school health and addresses inequalities for children and young people aged between 5-19 years of age. Working within a skill mixed team to facilitate a culture of learning and reflective practice. As well as building positive working relationships with other service providers, to ensure a 'Think Family Approach' is offered to all.

You will be offered an induction programme, mentorship and a supportive environment, in which to work. There is also a commitment to supporting staff through appraisal and personal development programmes and continuing professional development

If you are an innovative, flexible, team player apply today to join a team where you can make an impact on children's and family's lives as well as further your professional and personal skills

In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.

All communications to applicants will be via the email address provided on your application form and all further correspondence will be through email, therefore please ensure that you regularly check your emails after the closing date for this post.

About us

Rochdale Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place destined to be different. Rochdale puts co-operation and co-design at the forefront of its health and social care. This is the place with community based integrated care at its heart. Rochdale Infirmary, and the adult and children's community services across Heywood Middleton and Rochdale, consists of professionals from health, social and voluntary sectors. A place leading the way in life-enhancing, integrated care.