Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Triage (SCPHN)

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

The post holder will be a senior member of staff working as a triage practitioner within the integrated 0 to 19 Partnership. They will provide the expertise, knowledge, resource and support to the team managing enquires from pregnant women, families, carers, children and young people in Torbay.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive triage service (for the public and professionals), access and update the Electronic Health record to ensure continuity of care and to make appropriate recommendations and interventions.

They will work with the 0 to 19 Partnership workforces to ensure pathways are followed in supporting children, young people, families and carers.

The service includes the identification of vulnerable children, including those whose welfare and safety may be at risk, working within child protection procedures and in collaboration with other agencies.

The post holder will have the opportunity as part of a team to shape the ongoing development of the role within the Universal Team allocation process and be the Advice line first point of contact for families contacting the Admin Hub.

The post is office based.

Main duties of the job

See separate JD/Person Specification.

See Separate Sheet.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

About us

About Us

0 to 19 Torbay is a partnership between TSDFT and The Children's Society and Action for Children.

These services have come together to provide a preventative model to children, young people and their families in Torbay in order to improve outcomes for children and young people across Torbay.

  • Working together with statutory and community services.

  • Through supporting the whole family and building on strengths.

  • By giving children the best start in life, to stay well and thrive.

  • Being baby, young person and family friendly.

  • Broadening the skills of the workforce.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7317993-FC&I

Job locations

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ1 3XZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

See separate JD/Person Specification.

See Separate Sheet.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Job description

Job responsibilities

See separate JD/Person Specification.

See Separate Sheet.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Active Registration on Part 1 of NMC Register.
  • Evidence of CPD in last 2 years.
  • Mentor Qualification

Desirable

  • Educated at Degree Level
  • V150 Nurse Prescriber Qualification
  • International Computer Driving Licence

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Ability to manage conflict
  • Knowledge of 0 to 19 Torbay contract and Key Performance Indicators
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • The ability to manage constant change
  • Ability to be reflective on situations and show learning
  • Demonstrate the ability to remain focused on service delivery whilst dealing with an unpredictable, diverse and challenging workload

Desirable

  • Demonstrate research skills in current role
  • Coaching skills
  • Change management skills
  • Project management skills

Specific Skills

Essential

  • Excellent presentation skills with an ability to communicate highly complex information
  • IT literacy skills and ability to use an Electronic record keeping systems
  • Ability to manage system change
  • First line management skills
  • Time management skills
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Active Registration on Part 1 of NMC Register.
  • Evidence of CPD in last 2 years.
  • Mentor Qualification

Desirable

  • Educated at Degree Level
  • V150 Nurse Prescriber Qualification
  • International Computer Driving Licence

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Ability to manage conflict
  • Knowledge of 0 to 19 Torbay contract and Key Performance Indicators
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • The ability to manage constant change
  • Ability to be reflective on situations and show learning
  • Demonstrate the ability to remain focused on service delivery whilst dealing with an unpredictable, diverse and challenging workload

Desirable

  • Demonstrate research skills in current role
  • Coaching skills
  • Change management skills
  • Project management skills

Specific Skills

Essential

  • Excellent presentation skills with an ability to communicate highly complex information
  • IT literacy skills and ability to use an Electronic record keeping systems
  • Ability to manage system change
  • First line management skills
  • Time management skills
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ1 3XZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ1 3XZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

0-19 Team Leader

Amanda Safier

amanda.safier@nhs.net

07825027742

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7317993-FC&I

Job locations

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ1 3XZ


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)