Overview

We are Trafford Local Care Organisation - a public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health services and social care services within Trafford. We’re driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Trafford by working across organisational boundaries. Our community healthcare teams in adults’ and children’s services are employed by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and deployed to us, linking closely with our colleagues in Manchester Local Care Organisation. Our teams work as one and together we will make a substantial difference to the health of people in Trafford.

We are seeking motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses for an exciting role within our Health Visiting Teams. Working hours will be full-time (37.5 hours/week). We promote a flexible, hybrid working environment. The post is being offered as a two-year fixed-term contract. The post holder will be working within the Health Visiting Team. You will be supported to apply for the year-long training for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification (SCPHN) on the Health Visiting Pathway.

Responsibilities

• Join an area team of Health Visitors who work with children and their families to improve health and social outcomes in a true multi-agency environment.
• Deliver the Healthy Child Programme as part of the Health Visiting Team.
• Be part of a team that provides care and support across the locality, with the potential to work at other locations to ensure equitable service delivery.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree-level nurse qualification.
• Ability to communicate well, work as part of a team, and be computer literate.
• Willingness to develop skills in working with children and families within a community public health and multi-agency environment.
• Good communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and the ability to travel independently across the locality with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Requirements and working arrangements

Core service hours are Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.30 pm. Applicants should be able to travel across the locality and be prepared to work at other locations as needed to ensure equitable service delivery. We offer a thorough induction programme and regular supervision to support continuing professional development.

About the organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation and encourage our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals.

We are a digitally enabled organisation with Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system, launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider and are embarking on our Green Plan to promote sustainability in healthcare. We strive to create an inclusive culture with equal opportunities for career development and a focus on health and wellbeing.

How to apply and documents

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience needed, see the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. Please read the Candidate Essentials Guide attached with the Job Description and Person Specification to inform your decision to apply. This document provides details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others. It also contains critical information to be aware of before submitting an application form.

Diversity and contact

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and valuing diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, please email resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025