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Devon County Council

Public Health Staff Nurse - Health Visiting Team (PHN)

The closing date is 07 July 2025

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Job summary

Are you a nurse thinking about working in a different way, promoting health and wellness?Interested in the opportunity to work with Families and Children within the Community setting?This is an excellent opportunity for Registered Nurses from a variety of backgrounds and experience to develop their career in working with children and families. You will have the opportunity to deliver the Healthy Child Programme with Health Visitors, to develop skills in public health and multi-agency working to support the health needs of the children and families.

We currently have a vacancy in South Devon with 30 hours available. Other hours may be available-please enquire within. Our Public Health Nurse teams are innovative, enthusiastic and motivated to deliver the best healthy outcomes for children and families within Devon. Excellent peer-based support and supervision will be given while you develop your knowledge, skills and competence.

Main duties of the job

We currently have a vacancy in South Devon with 30 hours available. Other hours may be available-please enquire within. Our Public Health Nurse teams are innovative, enthusiastic and motivated to deliver the best healthy outcomes for children and families within Devon. Excellent peer-based support and supervision will be given while you develop your knowledge, skills and competence.

You should have evidence of recent professional development and an understanding of Community Practice and Public Health Issues. If you have the drive and passion to influence healthy outcomes for communities and families and in doing so help make a difference to the lives of children and families then we would like to hear from you.

Successful applicants can apply to commence an appropriate training programme in the future to be a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse).

Please note that an active drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.

About us

  • DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
  • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  • This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
  • Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice.
  • For more information about Working for Devon please visitour Working for Devon page.
  • We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time.UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit:Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
  • We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection. To find out more about working for Devon, please see link below: Public Health Nursing - Working for Devon | Devon County Council.
  • This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0011-25-7999

Job locations

Devon County Council

Topsham Road

Exeter

EX2 4QD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0-19 (DH 2010) thereby improving outcomes for children and families. The public health staff nurse (health visiting): Supports the health visiting team in the delivery of the healthy child programme to families between the antenatal period up until the childs fifth birthday. This includes the mandated contacts of antenatal contact, new baby contact, six to eight week contact and for staff nurses would also involve some targeted work overseen by the health visitor within that team. Contributes to the public health agenda, and works as part of a wider team to meet locally commissioned and national Office of Health Inequalities and disparities key performance and public health targets and reduce health inequalities in partnership with key agencies meeting national agendas. Will promote the protection of children, adhering to the Local Safeguarding Childrens Partnership policies and procedures. Will work as an autonomous registered practitioner within a locality Public Health Nurse team and with partner agencies where appropriate, e.g. Early Help networks, Family Hubs and early years settings. Supports service development, standard setting, clinical audit and bench marking, deliver a high quality, evidence based, needs led, safe and effective service to all client groups. Develops and takes responsibility for the key attributes of generosity, curiosity, authentic, and caring whilst delivering restorative practice which embodies the principles of relational, respectful, reflective, resilient practice within their role. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. The role also requires candidates to be active on the NMC register, to have a current driving license with access to a vehicle and to have rights to work in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0-19 (DH 2010) thereby improving outcomes for children and families. The public health staff nurse (health visiting): Supports the health visiting team in the delivery of the healthy child programme to families between the antenatal period up until the childs fifth birthday. This includes the mandated contacts of antenatal contact, new baby contact, six to eight week contact and for staff nurses would also involve some targeted work overseen by the health visitor within that team. Contributes to the public health agenda, and works as part of a wider team to meet locally commissioned and national Office of Health Inequalities and disparities key performance and public health targets and reduce health inequalities in partnership with key agencies meeting national agendas. Will promote the protection of children, adhering to the Local Safeguarding Childrens Partnership policies and procedures. Will work as an autonomous registered practitioner within a locality Public Health Nurse team and with partner agencies where appropriate, e.g. Early Help networks, Family Hubs and early years settings. Supports service development, standard setting, clinical audit and bench marking, deliver a high quality, evidence based, needs led, safe and effective service to all client groups. Develops and takes responsibility for the key attributes of generosity, curiosity, authentic, and caring whilst delivering restorative practice which embodies the principles of relational, respectful, reflective, resilient practice within their role. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. The role also requires candidates to be active on the NMC register, to have a current driving license with access to a vehicle and to have rights to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Clear understanding of the needs of Children/Young People and their families.
  • Knowledge of national and local strategies pertaining to Children and Young people and the public health agenda.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Proficient in assessment of health needs, evaluation and action planning.
  • Management of caseloads.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Public health activities.
  • Experience of teaching or mentorship.
  • Evidence of leadership skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN or RM with active NMC registration.
  • Educated to degree level-nursing or healthcare related is preferable.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Clear understanding of the needs of Children/Young People and their families.
  • Knowledge of national and local strategies pertaining to Children and Young people and the public health agenda.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Proficient in assessment of health needs, evaluation and action planning.
  • Management of caseloads.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Public health activities.
  • Experience of teaching or mentorship.
  • Evidence of leadership skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN or RM with active NMC registration.
  • Educated to degree level-nursing or healthcare related is preferable.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

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

Devon County Council

Address

Devon County Council

Topsham Road

Exeter

EX2 4QD


Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Devon County Council

Topsham Road

Exeter

EX2 4QD


Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Public Health Nursing Team Leader - South

Ruth Jeffs

southernphnteamleaders@devon.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0011-25-7999

Job locations

Devon County Council

Topsham Road

Exeter

EX2 4QD


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