Job summary
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Devon Public Health Nursing Quality and Assurance Lead
Please ensure that you open the job description to view so that the full essential criteria required for the post can be sighted.
We do not sponsor Visas for this post. UK Right to Work is required.
We are looking for a registered Health Visitor or School Nurse who is innovative; motivated; and enthusiastic, seeking to make a real difference improving outcomes for children and families in Devon!
Here in Devon, we strive to deliver an excellent service to the children, young people and families living in our Community. Working in Devon affords amazing variation allowing you opportunity to make a difference to the lives of families and communities across both rural and urban locations. Devon is varied with health inequalities and affluency which cross paths across the varied landscape.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the implementation of the Devon PHN Quality Assurance Framework, working with managers and practitioners across the service to integrate the framework, improving outcomes for children and families. You'll use your communication and leadership skills to lead on workstreams and play a key role in change management.
You will need to be confident to gather and use a range of performance data including audits and service reviews to develop reports and make recommendations. You will need to be committed to a positive work culture that is focused on learning and improvement.
This post covers the whole of Devon and at times you will need to travel across the County, however the main base will be in Exeter.
Please note that an active drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.
Professional development is a high priority for us and we provide a range of training opportunities and in-house expertise that will support your own professional development.
About us
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- NHS pension scheme
- Development Opportunities
- Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme
- Flexible working within service hours
We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.
- 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 ourEquality 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).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Details
Date posted
02 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0011-25-8125
Job locations
Devon County Council
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
Employer details
Employer name
Devon County Council
Address
Devon County Council
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
Employer's website
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Jenny Rankin