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Devon County Council

Northern Public Health Nursing Team Leader

The closing date is 01 April 2026

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Job summary

Part Time 30 hours per week

Public Health Nursing have an exciting opportunity in the North Devon and Torridge PHN team for the position of Team Leader.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical and operational leadership and management of public health nursing teams in North Devon and Torridge. They will ensure the delivery of an effective and appropriate service that identifies need within a family, school or community and addresses health inequalities. This includes first line safeguarding advice and supervision. In addition, the post holder will support the development and implementation of service development, standard setting, clinical audit and benchmarking, to deliver needs-led evidence-based care that supports the local and national priorities.

About us

We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • NHS pension scheme.
  • Development Opportunities.
  • Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme.
  • Flexible working within service hours.

  • 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).
  • This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year , pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0011-26--9283

Job locations

Taw View

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 1EE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • SCPHN (HV or School Nurse) qualification at degree level.
  • Registered Nurse or Midwife.
  • Mentor/practice assessor qualification.
  • Post SCPHN registration experience.

Desirable

  • Masters degree or equivalent experience gained by undertaking
  • on- going personal development and training.

Other

Essential

  • Commit and conform to DCC Customer Service Standards Registered Health Professional-All staff who are a member of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders responsibility to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements. Nursing or registered healthcare professionals-Undertake all aspects of medicines management related activities in accordance within the companys medicines policies to ensure the safe, legal and appropriate use of medicines.

Driving Licence

Essential

  • Ability to travel (holds a current UK driving licence).

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding and experience of child protection.
  • Experience of managing and supervising individuals.
  • 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.

Desirable

  • Child protection supervisor.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • SCPHN (HV or School Nurse) qualification at degree level.
  • Registered Nurse or Midwife.
  • Mentor/practice assessor qualification.
  • Post SCPHN registration experience.

Desirable

  • Masters degree or equivalent experience gained by undertaking
  • on- going personal development and training.

Other

Essential

  • Commit and conform to DCC Customer Service Standards Registered Health Professional-All staff who are a member of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders responsibility to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements. Nursing or registered healthcare professionals-Undertake all aspects of medicines management related activities in accordance within the companys medicines policies to ensure the safe, legal and appropriate use of medicines.

Driving Licence

Essential

  • Ability to travel (holds a current UK driving licence).

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding and experience of child protection.
  • Experience of managing and supervising individuals.
  • 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.

Desirable

  • Child protection supervisor.

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

Taw View

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 1EE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Taw View

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 1EE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year , pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0011-26--9283

Job locations

Taw View

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 1EE


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Devon County Council's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)