Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse)
East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust - Wisbech
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro-rata
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridgeshire). School Nurse - Cambridgeshire North Locality Are you enthusiastic, resilient, excited to embrace change and passionate about providing an excellent service to families in our localities? If so, EEC 0-19 Healthy Child Programme (School Nursing) would welcome you to join our team. Applications will be welcomed from experienced and School Nurses due to qualify. We have vacancies within our North Locality School Nursing team. Candidates will be based in Wisbech, Doddington or Huntingdon (depending on your home location) To ensure the accessibility and quality of our services, we offer a SPA service for all families with children aged 5-19 years residing in these areas. Why not click on the link to the Job Description and find out more about the role. We look forward to receiving your application! Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 24th September 2026 EEC are able to offer: • A dedicated child and family focused service delivery that makes Every Contact Count • The opportunity to work within an integrated 0-19 HCP skill mix team • A robust 1-yr preceptorship for all newly qualified staff or those who are wishing to return to practice • A comprehensive induction package • A holistic approach to offering support and guidance via management, safeguarding and restorative supervision • Continuous staff development identified via our supervision and appraisal system to support and develop leadership skills • Working for an NHS organisation with Agenda for Change terms and conditions • An opportunity to build great relationships with our partner agencies, ensuring the best outcomes for children & families • A competitively priced lease car scheme • The opportunity to embrace agile working, supported by IT connectivity • To work as part of a team leading the 0–19 Healthy Child Programme. The role of the School Nurse is to promote good health and prevent ill health in young people, families and communities. School Nurses do this through raising awareness of and identifying unmet health needs, and initiating, developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care You will be joining an organisation that receives excellent staff feedback from the annual NHS Staff Satisfaction Survey. At EEC, the health and wellbeing of our staff is our priority; our embedded philosophy is Live Life Well as we strive to ensure a healthy, safe, and happy workplace Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey. If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development. To work as part of a team leading the 0–19 Healthy Child Programme. The role of the School Nurse is to promote good health and prevent ill health in young people, families and communities. School Nurses do this through raising awareness of and identifying unmet health needs, and initiating, developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care. The School Nurse will work within a defined area, assessing need, delegating and supervising work within the team. They promote early intervention, health promotion, advocacy, empowerment, social inclusion and the reduction of health inequalities. The School Nurse works in partnership with young people, families, schools, communities, primary care, statutory & voluntary services and other partner agencies, in order to facilitate health-enhancing activities. School Nurses use and establish networks within the community in order to inform, influence and implement policies which affect health outcomes. The School Nurse will work within a defined area, assessing need, delegating and supervising work within the team. They promote early intervention, health promotion, advocacy, empowerment, social inclusion and the reduction of health inequalities. The School Nurse works in partnership with young people, families, schools, communities, primary care, statutory & voluntary services and other partner agencies, in order to facilitate health-enhancing activities. School Nurses use and establish networks within the community in order to inform, influence and implement policies which affect health outcomes. Main Duties and Responsibilities To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to identify the health needs of children and young people, their families and the school community and contribute to developing a strategy to address the identified needs in the school and the community To use knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual health care plans and be responsible for the management in school of children with complex health needs To carry out shifts within the 5-19 duty desk receiving all incoming communication and referrals to the service, liaising with key stakeholders, parents/carers and young people To assist schools in establishing procedures for medicine management To provide and promote appointment clinics for pupils and their families, parent and carer Support Groups, home visits and Health Needs Assessment To provide contact with young people via Chat Health text messaging service Respond to health needs assessments by referring to other professionals (i.e.: GP’s, consultants, mental health team), and statutory and voluntary agencies (i.e.: social care) To support children and young people and their families with emotional and behavioural development To advise their client group on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness To link practice with local and national targets and deliver public health programmes based on current priorities and targets To plan evidence-based health promotion programmes, order resources, compile teaching plans with aims, objectives and outcomes, and evaluate the sessions To act as a health link for other agencies, e.g. Education welfare, OCYPs voluntary services, public and private agencies and work closely with partner agencies to promote the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families To work with the Locality Lead to support children, young people and families who are considered to be vulnerable or at risk. To adhere to current safeguarding procedures and participate in child protection case conferences and case review meetings as required Participate in all statutory processes in respect of safeguarding including provision of witness statements, court reports and court attendance Identify children with special educational needs and disability and facilitate support and referrals to maximise developmental potential. Act as a key worker when indicated, ensuring effective, efficient and appropriate care plans To clinically triage the single point of access and Chat Health as required in accordance with agreed procedures To provide cover for colleagues as requested by your manager Demonstrate reflective and evidence-based practice and use this to influence strategy and policy development To hold a special interest role and support other staff within the locality and service To contribute to the development of local policies and procedures relevant to their area of work To take responsibility for their own clinical practice including clinical supervision and to adhere to the NMC code of conduct To actively participate in reflective practice development through annual clinical observations To maintain live mentor status and contribute to a learning environment for SCPHN’s, return to practice SCPHN’s, new staff members and pre-registration students This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
Read more
Specialist Community Public Health Integrated Safeguarding Nurse
NHS Jobs - Barnsley
£48,738 to £51,928 a year
PermanentFull time
Provide SCPHN expertise and knowledge to support effective information sharing with multi-agency partners which facilitates continuity of care for children, young people, and families, within a co-located designated office space. Support the interpreting and sharing of health information that is necessary to inform multi-agency decision making in relation to children and young people in need of safeguarding in the Borough.
Read more
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visitor
NHS Jobs - Baldock
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
Please see attached job description for more details 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 defence against COVID-19. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance. 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 through robust and thorough interview and assessment. HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.
Read more
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Band 6)
NHS Jobs - Chippenham
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
Package Description: As a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor), you will play a leading role within Wiltshire Childrens Community Services, delivering a high-quality, proactive service to children, young people, and families across the community. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will lead and deliver the 0-5 Healthy Child Programme, providing expert health advice, assessment, and support to give every child the best possible start in life. You will be passionate about promoting health and wellbeing, reducing health inequalities, and supporting families to achieve positive outcomes. A key part of the role will involve safeguarding children, identifying areas of need, and working collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Health Visitor who is committed to improving outcomes for children and making a meaningful difference within their local community. Location: Greenways Business Park, Unit 1, Bellinger Close, Chippenham, SN15 1BNHours: 30 hours per week For enquiries, please contact Micki.Wardell@hcrgcaregroup.com Package Description As a Specialist Community Public Health Nurseyou will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £39,959 - £48,117 FTE (Band 6 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of the 0-5 Healthy Child Programme within a defined locality, ensuring children and families receive high-quality, evidence-based support and interventions. Assess the health and wellbeing needs of children and families, identifying risks and implementing personalised or targeted care plans to achieve positive outcomes. Take responsibility for public health outcomes within the local population, working collaboratively with partner agencies to address identified needs and reduce health inequalities. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with families, colleagues, and multi-agency partners to provide coordinated and effective support. Promote the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of children and families through health education, early intervention, signposting, and referrals to appropriate services. Manage and prioritise a caseload autonomously, taking accountability for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care and support. Identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring vulnerable children and families are protected and supported in line with legislation and best practice. Act as a role model for professional practice, contributing to service development, supporting learners and colleagues, and driving innovative approaches to improve local health outcomes. Person SpecificationEssential Criteria Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) qualification (Health Visiting). Current NMC registration on the third part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register. Experience of working within and leading Health Visiting teams. Proven experience of delivering interventions that improve outcomes for children and families, including safeguarding vulnerable children. Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor qualification, with experience supporting the development of nursing learners. Sound knowledge of health visiting programmes, tools, and evidence-based approaches used to improve outcomes for children and families. Strong understanding of safeguarding, public health, and early intervention principles. Competent in the use of electronic patient records and IT systems. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Desirable Criteria Leadership qualification or additional training in leadership and service improvement. Experience of line management, team leadership, and workforce development. Experience presenting service outcomes, public health initiatives, or policy developments to commissioners and partner organisations. Experience setting measurable goals and leading interventions to achieve positive health outcomes. Experience managing complex cases involving safeguarding concerns and multi-agency working. Demonstrable experience leading innovative practice and contributing to service development initiatives. About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.
Read more
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Band 6)
NHS Jobs - Chippenham
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 0
Read more
Health Visitor, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
NHS Jobs - Harrow
£45,953 to £54,254 a year
PermanentFull time
Health Visitors contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by: You will be working as part of a supportive team with access to a wide range of NHS benefits including discounts, pensions and various learning and development opportunities. Using their Clinical judgement and risk assessment to keep the people using our services as safe as possible. Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary. Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services. Being open and Transparent about their own practice. Supervising the work of others. Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvement in safety or quality can be made. Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement. Maintaining accurate, legible , comprehensive records. Maintaining compliance with mandatory training requirements.
Read more
Senior Public Health Practitioner - Healthy Places HCC625102
Hampshire County Council - Winchester, Hampshire
£50,564 to £56,219 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Joining our well-established and dynamic Healthy Places, Nutrition and Physical Activity Team as a Senior Public Health Practitioner, you'll be joining at an exciting time as our new Public Health Strategy highlights the importance of place making and the wider determinants of health. There has never been a better opportunity to integrate public health into spatial planning, transport, healthy housing and tackling food insecurity, helping to create healthier communities and improve outcomes for both residents across Hampshire and the environment. Working alongside colleagues across the council, district and borough councils, health partners and local communities, you'll shape and deliver innovative programmes that address the wider determinants of health and reduce inequalities. You'll play a key role in ensuring health considerations are embedded within local policies, strategies and services, helping to create environments where people can live healthier, more connected lives. As part of a supportive multidisciplinary public health team, you'll have the opportunity to influence projects and programmes of work, drive partnership working and contribute to the delivery of our Public Health Strategy, while continuing to develop your career within a forward-thinking public health service. What you’ll do: • Lead and support the development and delivery of programmes and projects that address the wider determinants of health, with a particular focus on healthy places, housing, food insecurity and community connectedness. • Embed a health in all policies approach across council services, ensuring public health principles influence policy, strategy and decision-making. • Work collaboratively with district and borough councils, NHS partners, Integrated Care Boards, voluntary organisations and other stakeholders to develop and deliver place-based approaches to improving population health. • Use evidence, research and insight to identify priorities, understand local needs, reduce inequalities and inform effective interventions. • Shape and contribute to public health responses to spatial planning and place-making, helping to create healthier, more sustainable environments. • Develop evidence-based outcome measures and evaluate programmes to demonstrate the impact of public health services/programmes/projects, drive continuous improvement and support evidence-based decision-making. • Provide specialist public health advice, prepare reports and presentations for a range of audiences, and represent Public Health at key partnerships, networks and forums. What we’re looking for: We're looking for an experienced public health professional with a passion for improving health outcomes through collaboration, innovation and evidence-based practice. You'll bring: • A Master's degree in Public Health, or equivalent. • Significant experience working in public health or a role with substantial public health responsibilities. • Strong knowledge of health inequalities, the wider determinants of health, the principles and models underpinning health improvement, and current public health policy. • Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating public health programmes, strategies or policies. • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex evidence and data and present findings clearly to a range of audiences. • Understanding of evidence-based policy and practice, epidemiology and research methods and their application to public health policy and practice. • Outstanding communication, influencing and partnership-working skills, with experience of building productive relationships across organisations and sectors. • Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes. Why join us: • Help shape the future of public health across Hampshire through the delivery of our ambitious Public Health Strategy. • Play a key role in addressing health inequalities and improving outcomes for residents and communities. • Work alongside experienced public health specialists within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team. • Enjoy opportunities to develop your expertise, broaden your experience and progress your public health career. • Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. • A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Public Health Commissioning Officer, Public Health Practitioner, Health Improvement Lead, Healthy Places Officer, Population Health Analyst/Lead, Community Planning Manager, Health and Wellbeing Lead, Public Health Project Manager, Public Health Programme Manager
Read more