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Oxford Health NHS Trust

Community Public Health Nurse - Part Time

The closing date is 25 January 2026

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Band 5 Public Health Staff Nurse to join the newly integrated 0-19 Children and Young People's Public Health Service in the City North locality, covering North Oxford, including Wood farm, Barton, Cutteslowe, Summertown, Botley and Kidlington and surrounding villages. The service brings together Health Visiting, School Health Nursing and the Family Nurse Partnership to deliver the Healthy Child Programme, providing high-quality, innovative support to help children, young people and families thrive.

The role involves working with children up to 8 years where there are identified concerns or vulnerabilities, delivering targeted health episodes of care in areas such as behaviour, diet and sleep. The post also supports the new four-year health and development review to aid school readiness.

This role offers opportunities for professional and leadership development, community health promotion, and involvement in Oxfordshire's Young Parents Pathway alongside Specialist Practitioners.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

Within the caseload, and as delegated by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse the post holder will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of the 0-19 service.

You will be based within the locality (neighbourhood) and will work with the 0-19 teams in that area and supporting county wide work where needed, for children aged 0-8 years. The role involves working in partnership with children, young people, families, primary care, schools and statutory and voluntary services and other partner agencies to facilitate health-enhancing activities and improve health outcomes.

You will deliver services to children and families within homes, and community settings.

Clinical activities will include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating family focused care under the delegation of a SCPHN Health Visitor/School Health Nurse and working in partnership with other agencies.

The role includes undertaking Healthy Child Programme developmental and transitional assessments and planning, delivering and evaluating public health initiatives through community-based health promotion activities.

The role will require the post holder to adhere to Safeguarding policies and actively engage under the supervision from a SCPHN in safeguarding processes, including Early help assessments and Team around the Family processes.

You'll be working in partnership with other agencies and develop, participate and maintain interagency networks.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-CH7704664

Job locations

CYP0-19 Murray house

Jordan Hill, Banbury Rd

Oxford

OX2 8DR


Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based practice.

Desirable

  • Community experience.

Qualifications

Essential

  • First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife.
  • Practice assessor/Supervisor.

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of leadership skills/
  • Excellent communicator with a high level of interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • An effective and proactive team player.
  • Competent knowledge and skills in IT packages e.g Microsoft word, excel.

Desirable

  • Motivates and inspires confidence and enthusiasm in self and team.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of delivering health promotion activities.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with children and families.
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based practice.

Desirable

  • Community experience.

Qualifications

Essential

  • First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife.
  • Practice assessor/Supervisor.

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of leadership skills/
  • Excellent communicator with a high level of interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • An effective and proactive team player.
  • Competent knowledge and skills in IT packages e.g Microsoft word, excel.

Desirable

  • Motivates and inspires confidence and enthusiasm in self and team.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of delivering health promotion activities.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with children and families.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

CYP0-19 Murray house

Jordan Hill, Banbury Rd

Oxford

OX2 8DR


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

CYP0-19 Murray house

Jordan Hill, Banbury Rd

Oxford

OX2 8DR


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Locality Team Leader

Karen Bisp

karen.bisp@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07786262518

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-CH7704664

Job locations

CYP0-19 Murray house

Jordan Hill, Banbury Rd

Oxford

OX2 8DR


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