Ministry of Justice - Cheshnut

£37,238 to £44,520 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Overview of the job The job holder will work with victims of crime and victims’ families who are participating in, or are being considered for inclusion in, the statutory Probation Service (PS) Victim Contact Scheme (VCS) or Victim Notification Scheme (VNS). The job holder will work in accordance with the PS VCS and VNS Guidance, relevant policies, and legislation to contribute to the assessment and management of risk posed by offenders in order to protect the public. They will liaise with victims and their families to provide them with information about significant developments during the offender’s sentence or order and enable victims and their families to participate by making representations to inform decision-making around risk management. The job holder will also liaise with relevant professionals across organisations and contribute to inter-agency meetings to ensure that the views of victims and their families have been considered. Summary The post holder will have direct contact with individuals and their families who have been victims of serious crimes, including those involving violent, sexual, or stalking and harassment offences. The key roles of the Victim Liaison Officer (VLO) are to: - Provide information to victims and their families during the key stages of the offender’s sentence/hospital order and contribute towards the assessment and management of the risk of harm to victims and their families. - Liaise with, provide, and analyse information for, and give advice to criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies to ensure that the perspectives of victims and their families have been considered. - Work in partnership with other agencies with the aim of preventing reoffending and meet the needs of victims, whilst considering the rights and needs of offenders. The post holder requires knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system, including the functions of the courts, prisons, probation, and the Parole Board, as well as Youth Justice Services and the arrangements for Mentally Disordered Offenders. The post holder will be required to travel on a regular basis to maintain contact with victims, their families, and other professionals who may be based across rural and urban areas. The post holder must work within the aims and values of the PS and HM Prison and Probation Service. This includes demonstrating a commitment to equality and inclusion in line with PS policies and procedures. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position. Some out of hours working may be required during the week and weekends. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties set out below: • Liaise with the victims and their families to ensure they are informed about key stages and developments regarding an offender’s sentence or hospital order as set out in the VCS and VNS. • Use computer-based administrative systems to obtain relevant information and to produce, update and maintain records relating to victims, and other documentation, within agreed timescales. • Assess the risks and needs of victims and their families and complete any required actions within appropriate timescales including home and/or alternate location visits as required in accordance with the PS VCS and VNS Guidance. • Identify changes in risk or need and refer to senior managers and professionals in other agencies as appropriate. • Carry out safeguarding children and safeguarding adult duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies. • Ensure effective referrals to, and communication with, other probation colleagues and professionals in other agencies. • Participate in a range of interprofessional meetings to represent victims and their families (and/or the PS) to support risk management and safeguarding of victims. • Carry out duties in accordance with policies and legislation governing parole proceedings, and to support victims and their families to write a personal statement and/or present their statement to the parole board in person or remotely. • Provide training and mentoring support to new VLOs and other probation practitioners and educate professionals from other agencies about the VCS and VNS and their responsibilities. • Engage in ongoing learning and development to maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current policies, legislation, and best practice, including completion of all mandatory training. • Provide cover within the victim liaison unit as appropriate. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and are not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Ministry of Justice - St Albans

£37,238 to £44,520 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Overview of the job The job holder will work with victims of crime and victims’ families who are participating in, or are being considered for inclusion in, the statutory Probation Service (PS) Victim Contact Scheme (VCS) or Victim Notification Scheme (VNS). The job holder will work in accordance with the PS VCS and VNS Guidance, relevant policies, and legislation to contribute to the assessment and management of risk posed by offenders in order to protect the public. They will liaise with victims and their families to provide them with information about significant developments during the offender’s sentence or order and enable victims and their families to participate by making representations to inform decision-making around risk management. The job holder will also liaise with relevant professionals across organisations and contribute to inter-agency meetings to ensure that the views of victims and their families have been considered. Summary The post holder will have direct contact with individuals and their families who have been victims of serious crimes, including those involving violent, sexual, or stalking and harassment offences. The key roles of the Victim Liaison Officer (VLO) are to: - Provide information to victims and their families during the key stages of the offender’s sentence/hospital order and contribute towards the assessment and management of the risk of harm to victims and their families. - Liaise with, provide, and analyse information for, and give advice to criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies to ensure that the perspectives of victims and their families have been considered. - Work in partnership with other agencies with the aim of preventing reoffending and meet the needs of victims, whilst considering the rights and needs of offenders. The post holder requires knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system, including the functions of the courts, prisons, probation, and the Parole Board, as well as Youth Justice Services and the arrangements for Mentally Disordered Offenders. The post holder will be required to travel on a regular basis to maintain contact with victims, their families, and other professionals who may be based across rural and urban areas. The post holder must work within the aims and values of the PS and HM Prison and Probation Service. This includes demonstrating a commitment to equality and inclusion in line with PS policies and procedures. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position. Some out of hours working may be required during the week and weekends. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties set out below: • Liaise with the victims and their families to ensure they are informed about key stages and developments regarding an offender’s sentence or hospital order as set out in the VCS and VNS. • Use computer-based administrative systems to obtain relevant information and to produce, update and maintain records relating to victims, and other documentation, within agreed timescales. • Assess the risks and needs of victims and their families and complete any required actions within appropriate timescales including home and/or alternate location visits as required in accordance with the PS VCS and VNS Guidance. • Identify changes in risk or need and refer to senior managers and professionals in other agencies as appropriate. • Carry out safeguarding children and safeguarding adult duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies. • Ensure effective referrals to, and communication with, other probation colleagues and professionals in other agencies. • Participate in a range of interprofessional meetings to represent victims and their families (and/or the PS) to support risk management and safeguarding of victims. • Carry out duties in accordance with policies and legislation governing parole proceedings, and to support victims and their families to write a personal statement and/or present their statement to the parole board in person or remotely. • Provide training and mentoring support to new VLOs and other probation practitioners and educate professionals from other agencies about the VCS and VNS and their responsibilities. • Engage in ongoing learning and development to maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current policies, legislation, and best practice, including completion of all mandatory training. • Provide cover within the victim liaison unit as appropriate. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and are not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Croydon Health Services - Thornton Heath

PermanentFull time

The Head of Public Health for Maternity provides strategic, clinical and professional leadership for the maternity public health agenda, driving service transformation, reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for women, babies and families. The role leads key public health programmes, including infant feeding, UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation, pelvic health, immunisations, screening and parent education, while ensuring services are evidence based, equitable and compliant with national standards. The post holder uses population health data to inform service improvement, champions anti racism and inclusion initiatives, works collaboratively with system partners to redesign services, and provides expert clinical leadership for complex maternity care. The role also deputises for the Consultant Midwife and Director of Midwifery as required, contributing to the overall leadership and operational management of maternity services. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To lead and develop the maternity public health strategy to improve outcomes for women, babies and families. 2. To reduce health inequalities and ensure maternity services are inclusive, equitable and responsive to local population needs. 3. To provide leadership for key public health programmes including infant feeding, screening, immunisations, pelvic health and parent education. 4. To use data, audit and population health intelligence to identify priorities and improve service performance and outcomes. 5. To lead and promote anti racism, equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives across maternity services. 6. To provide expert clinical leadership and support for complex maternity care, birth choices and personalised care planning. 7. To ensure high standards of governance, quality, safety, workforce development and regulatory compliance. 8. To work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to improve maternity services and deliver system wide transformation. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people. Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough. Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff. If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you. At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. ******Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role******* This advert closes on Monday 27 Jul 2026

Ministry of Justice - North West England

£28,064 to £33,549 a year

HybridPermanentFull time

Overview of the job This is a co-ordination and senior administrative role in the Divisional office, Function / Cluster local offices. The jobholder will provide corporate support office-based activities to support the work of the Divisional and operational teams. The jobholder acts as an interface between the Hub Manager, Business Manager and colleagues and other partners on a wide range of issues. The job holder will report to the Hub Manager in Divisional offices and Business Manager in Function or Cluster offices and will have line management responsibilities for Administrative Assistants, Case Administrators and other administrative staff Summary The purpose of the role is to ensure efficient and effective business support and operational administrative services are provided to the Division, Function or Cluster. The jobholder will support the Business Manager to ensure effective compliance with Health, Safety and Fire Regulations, acting as Single Point of Contact / Estates Liaison Officer for the buildings from which they operate. In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Management Support Development and implementation of business administration systems, databases and recording systems to support operational probation delivery. Preparation and collation of a range of documentation for a variety of purposes to support effective divisional, functional or cluster business activity and operational probation delivery Maintenance of ( or supporting the relevant Business Manager to maintain) Divisional, functional or cluster Registers such as Serious Further Offences, Freedom of Information, Accidents, Complaints, inputting data, monitoring agreed probation processes and ensuring completion in specified timescales Collection and distribution of monies to/from Imprest, and maintenance of related records. Act as Vetting Contact Point for the relevant division, function or cluster Monitor Travel Warrants, Bus passes, cheque book requests and assist with Purchase Orders where required, and within the agreed procurement arrangements Attend meetings and events to represent the relevant Business Manager as agreed from time to time Health, Safety & Fire Ensure the timely reporting of problems, including repairs, defects and security issues with the building(s) to facilities contractors and maintain progress to reach satisfactory conclusions and ensure equipment is in good working order. Undertake and co-ordinate health and safety risk assessments, fire drills and ergonomic assessments at the relevant sites, or ensure they are undertaken. Reporting issues locally and to the Divisional HS&F Manager. Maintaining registers and coordinating training. Act as Cardinus Assessor, First Aider and Fire Warden and take forward actions to deal with local issues arising from incidents and DSE Assessments, or ensure that there are sufficient people able to undertake these roles at the relevant sites. Effectively Manage and Develop staff To provide effective management and leadership to the team To proactively manage staff development, issues of underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity matters. Adopt a consistent, fair and objective standpoint when making decisions in relation to individual staff issues Contribute to relevant training and development events as a trainer Support recruitment activity for relevant posts within the cluster/division Use communication effectively Write reports to support the effective operation of the Division/Cluster/Function Participate in meetings where appropriate, using appropriate skills, styles and approaches Contribute to the management of the Division/Cluster/Function Enhance your own performance Manage own resources and take responsibility for own professional development Use information to take critical decisions Liaise with staff to receive, collate and analyse information, developing systems and compiling reports as necessary . Using data to identify trends and taking appropriate action to maintain and enhance performance. Ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken towards the maintenance, security and confidentiality of written and electronically stored material, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and Information Security Policies and Procedures. To ensure that all team resources, , are deployed cost effectively and provide best value Undertake (or support locally if the role is held divisionally) the Knowledge and Information Liaison Officer role offering advice and guidance to OMs in completing such requests and work with Data Access Compliance Unit to complete responses. Acting as Record Retrieval Requestor in line with divisional, function or cluster arrangements. Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes To work within the aims and values of NPS and HMPPS The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alternations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh Behaviours Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Developing Self and Others Essential Experience Demonstrate previous administration experience, and experience of providing a wide range of management support activities Evidence of providing support and assistance to colleagues in delivering a quality service.

NHS Jobs - BROMLEY

£46,952 to £50,867 a year

ContractFull time

Work alongside Public Health and One Bromley colleagues to build and strengthen partnerships, including through collaboration with voluntary and community sector partners, local NHS providers, Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and Community Champions. Work alongside Public Health programme leads and the senior team to lead on projects linked to commissioned programmes and Public Health priorities. Support, co-ordinate and where required lead commissioning, mobilisation and contract monitoring arrangements for Public Health contracts. Manage local steering/working groups, working with the Chair to set agendas, prepare reports and co-ordinate the delivery of actions plans. Responsible for the identification of good practice in the management of lived experience; engaging with residents/service users, and making recommendations to the Public Health Action Board in developing new practices. Provide expertise in identifying gaps in the current provision of programmes relating to Health Inequalities and plan appropriate innovative improvements if needed. Instrumental in developing strong working relationships across the whole Health and Wellbeing System to support vulnerable residents and deliver tailored programmes to reduce health inequalities and strengthen pathways of care. Facilitate multi agency meetings and co-ordinate delivery of action plans for specific projects. Collate and analyse information from a range of partners and write up the findings in standardised quarterly and annual reports. Share complex data in an accessible way with partners using established protocols and information sharing agreements. Prepare presentations and present reports and data to a wide range of key stakeholders across the borough, One Bromley organisations and South East London Integrated Care System. Remain informed of new legislation, central government policies, local authority, health and other partners policies and practices relevant to Public Health. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the key priorities set out by the strategic boards and partnerships that this role will service. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of Public Health.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council - Rotherham, South Yorkshire

HybridPermanentFull time

Rotherham Council’s Adult Care, Housing and Public Health team have a number of temporary and permanent opportunities available for committed social care professionals. You can search for our available vacancies on Rotherham Council Jobs website or on Facebook and X.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust - Folkestone

PermanentPart time

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Senior Public Health Assistant – Early Years to join our Health Visiting service to deliver support to families(adults) with children aged nought to five in Kent. You will need to be a confident and flexible practitioner, passionate about improving the health and well-being of children through delivery of the healthy child programme. You will work as part of a team to keep children safe and well by having a good understanding of child development and the importance of play in children's lives, learning and language development. Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. What does the role involve ? • Understanding and Identifying healthy normal growth and development in children • Completing development reviews using the ages and stages questionnaire • Providing appropriate responses and advice to clients parent/cares and families • Escalating concerns when required • Attend and contribute to team meetings • Build relationships with colleagues to enhance the team working environment. We provide full induction training, regular coaching and the support and encouragement needed to get you off to the best start. This role is a community-based role so the majority of your duties will be carried out between your base and community settings. We also offer a generous NHS pension, annual leave entitlement and a competitive pay framework to progress through. So, if your enthusiastic and enjoy working with families and up for a new challenge then we would love to hear from you. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent. We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme. We know life outside work matters.As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients. Explore KCHFT career pathways As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. This advert closes on Sunday 30 Aug 2026

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust - Greenwich

ApprenticeshipFull time

Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – School Nursing If you are a qualified nurse, you are invited to apply for the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing – School Nurse training in the academic year 2027. This will be offered as a full time opportunity only. A full-time course comprises of 52 weeks of study, of which 45 weeks are spent in education and clinical practice within the Trust. You will study at the University of Greenwich, commencing in January 2027. The salary, while training, will be to a maximum of point 3 on the Agenda for Change Band 5 scale as directed by Health Education England. School nurses lead in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme:From 5-19 years old(DH 2009) delegating to and supervising the work of the skill mix team, while also working in partnership with local service providers to develop and support services to children and families within schools and the local community. Every day working as a School Nurse is different, with responsibilities including health assessments for CSE, Mental Health and safeguarding, and working with a range of local children’s agencies and professionals. Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: • We’re Kind • We’re Fair • We Listen • We Care The full-time course comprises of 52 weeks of study, of which 45 weeks are spent in education and clinical practice within the Trust and Young Greenwich School Nursing. You will be based at one of the youth hubs with a nominated Practice Supervisor with a Practice Assessor overseeing the placement and study. Young Greenwich is an integrated programme commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The key purpose of the programme is to enable young people to develop holistically,working with them to facilitate their personal, social, and educational aspirations with an aim to develop their voice and reach their full potential. The programme is led by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust (Oxleas) and delivered with partners Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) to form theYoung Greenwich Partnership. Young Greenwich deliver seamlessly in and out of schools, youth hubs and other community venues with strong pathways for school age pupils into community-based activities and support. This advert closes on Sunday 16 Aug 2026

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust - Hemel Hempstead ( additional base in St Albans)

PermanentPart time

Public Health Community Staff Nurse 5-19 School Nursing Hemel Hempstead and St Albans An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated Band 5 Public Health Staff Nurses to work within the School Nursing Team based in West Hertfordshire. We are looking for a Band 5 who is able to work autonomously and manage their own caseload, but who can also work as part of a team. We are looking for Public Health Staff Nurse's to join our workforce to deliver high quality care to our service users in an integrated model with Family Support Services. As well as working with individual children and young people, our focus is on developing local public health plans with schools and the wider community. You will also be working with home educated children under the guidance of a Specialist Public Health Nurse. *Proposed interview date: 26th August 2026* You will: • Be a skilled team player working in a skill mix team under the guidance of a Specialist Practitioner (5-19) as well as being able to work autonomously. • Have excellent communication skills to use with a variety of clients, professionals & staff • Have a full valid driving license and access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). You are required to hold afull, valid, UK driving licenceand haveaccess to a carto use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010), and you will be expected to drive across the county on all roads to attend training and support other teams as required. HCT Public Health Nursing Team 5-19 is an innovative service that is using electronic health assessments at key stages to help identify individuals requiring early intervention pathways as well as determining public health needs of local communities. HCT also uses Chat health text messaging service and has implemented two health websites for use by children, young people, families & professionals. The service is committed to mobile working and experience of electronic record keeping would be an advantage although full training will be given. Informal discussions welcome. • A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust • You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff • We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities • Our staff are proud to beCaring, Pioneering, and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision • HCT are proud to offer all newly qualified practitioners and international recruited staff a Preceptorship programme that supports their transition to autonomous, confident and competent practitioner. The annual programme will cover topics such as Patient safety, communications skills, safeguarding, quality improvement, leadership, and management. As a Preceptee you will have regular meetings with your preceptor and AHP Preceptorship lead. • We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages • We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now • You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud. As a qualified nurse you will support the Public Health Nurses to implement and deliver the Healthy Child 5-19 programme within the agreed specification from commissioners. You will deliver care, support & advice to children & their families that attend mainstream schools in the Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Tring and Harpenden areas of Hertfordshire. This includes working in schools to deliver the online health questionnaires to Y6 children and liaising with parents as required. You will be involved in carrying out brief interventions, after triage and allocation by a Public Health Nurse, following agreed care pathways in response to referrals and health needs assessment alerts. You may also be involved in supporting schools with writing education and health care plans for children with complex health needs, coordinating support in partnership with other specialist health professionals. You will be required to proactively manage a caseload, prioritising cases according to risk and level of need, with regular supervision from a Public Health Nurse. This role will be based across West Hertfordshire. The core service is provided between 8am and 6pm (working hours can be flexible within these times). There may also be the occasional Saturday working. Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defense against COVID-19. In return, we can offer you: • Access to a wide range of training opportunities including development of leadership skills • Restorative, management and safeguarding supervision • Generous contributory pension • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) • Special Leave for family and personal reasons • NHS Car Lease Scheme • Eye Care Vouchers • Employee Assistance Programme • NHS Discounts Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is voted as one of the ‘Top 100 Best Places to Work’ (HSJ/ Nursing Times) and is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. Our CQC rating is ‘Good’. The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post throughrobust and thorough interview and assessment. This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Aug 2026

NHS England - Horley

PermanentPart time

The KSS School of Public Health is seeking an exceptional public health specialist/consultant to lead the delivery of its specialty training programme. This is a particularly exciting time to join, as the programme is expanding through a number of new training posts, offering a unique opportunity to help shape the next generation of public health leaders while contributing to improved population health and reducing health inequalities. Collectively, the KSS, Thames Valley, and Wessex Schools form the South East School of Public Health. While each school retains its distinct local identity, expertise, and strengths, they work in partnership to support the development of the public health workforce across the region. Through its three local units of application, the South East School of Public Health provides coordinated support for public health training and workforce development at all levels. The Training Programme Director (TPD) will work closely with the Associate Head of School and TPD to lead the delivery and continuous development of the Public Health Specialty Training Programme across Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS). Working as part of a regional School, you will collaborate with colleagues to ensure trainees receive a high-quality, inclusive and well-supported training experience. Key responsibilities include: • Providing educational leadership for the Public Health Specialty Training Programme and contributing to its ongoing development and quality improvement. • Ensuring the programme meets the standards and requirements of the General Medical Council (GMC), Faculty of Public Health (FPH) and NHS England. • Supporting trainee progression through recruitment, placements, rotations, assessments, educational supervision, ARCP processes and trainee support. • Working closely with educational supervisors, local authorities, NHS organisations, UKHSA, higher education institutions and other key stakeholders to deliver an outstanding training programme. • Providing expert advice on specialty training matters, including out of programme (OOP), less than full-time training (LTFT), inter-deanery transfers (IDT), academic training and trainee career development. • Contributing to the strategic development of the KSS School of Public Health and supporting regional and national education and workforce priorities. NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS. Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms — enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services. In March 2025,the Government announcedthat NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.  If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process. Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies. You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. This advert closes on Sunday 23 Aug 2026