NHS Jobs - Stapleford

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

PermanentFull time

To lead the Healthy Families Team in the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme and Public Health Nursing Programme children in line with local and national public health priorities. The post holder taking the lead for the Healthy Families Team will be responsible for the case management, assessment, triaging, planning and delivery of care for parents, children and young people using evidence based interventions. This will be delivered in line with the National and Local guidelines and public health priorities. The post holder is responsible for the operational overview of the Healthy Families Team allocated to a defined geographical population. The team will be working proactively using a partnership approach to promote health and contribute to tackling health inequalities within the level of competencies required for the post. The post holder will work with children, young people and families within the home environment, school or other identified community setting. A key aspect of the role is to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service as required. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Stapleford

PermanentPart time

A Vacancy at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Care closer to home is becoming integral to the future of the NHS and the Community Health Services (CHS) Division of NottsHC are at the forefront of this exciting journey. Working with our system partners in creating collaborative ways to improve physical health care services, activities and interventions in local communities, which meet the needs of our patients in the places they call home. The division operates under three Units of Management providing an extensive portfolio of children’s, adults and specialist services, covering a vast geographical area. We offer various clinical and non-clinical roles, working within supportive teams that encourage us all to work to the best of our abilities to provide the highest quality care. Being part of an organisation as diverse as NottsHC provides you with great career development opportunities, to be innovative and gives you permission to grow both professionally and personally and really make a difference. Nottinghamshire West Locality Working base to be Stapleford Care Centre but working within Broxtowe District Broxtowe Healthy Families Team, provide a quality service to the local population, we are an integrated service, working with children and young people aged 0 – 19 and their families . The team is a skill mixed team, taking leadership from Specialist Public Health Practitioners, providing a high standard of care, our staff receive a good training and induction package and a friendly supportive working environment. #TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment To lead the Healthy Families Team in the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme and Public Health Nursing Programme children in line with local and national public health priorities. The post holder taking the lead for the Healthy Families Team will be responsible for the case management, assessment, triaging, planning and delivery of care for parents, children and young people using evidence based interventions. This will be delivered in line with the National and Local guidelines and public health priorities. The post holder is responsible for the operational overview of the Healthy Families Team allocated to a defined geographical population. The team will be working proactively using a partnership approach to promote health and contribute to tackling health inequalities within the level of competencies required for the post. The post holder will work with children, young people and families within the home environment, school or other identified community setting. A key aspect of the role is to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service as required. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026

Hays Specialist Recruitment - Birmingham, West Midlands

£400 to £500 a day

TemporaryFull time

Interim Senior Public Health Officer (Sexual Health) £400-£500 per day | 6-Month Contract | Birmingham (Hybrid) We are currently recruiting for an Interim Senior Programme Officer (Sexual Health) to join a large public sector organisation's Public Health team on a temporary basis. This role has been created to provide additional capacity during a period of maternity leave cover and recruitment challenges, ensuring the continued delivery of key strategic sexual health priorities and commissioning programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced programme or project professional with a background in public health, healthcare commissioning, local government or the NHS. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting strategic programme delivery, commissioning activity, performance management and stakeholder engagement across a high-profile Sexual Health portfolio. The Role Reporting into the Service Lead, you will provide senior programme management support across a range of strategic workstreams, helping to drive delivery, monitor performance and ensure effective contract and budget management. Key areas of focus include supporting the refresh of sexual health strategies and action plans, overseeing commissioning programmes, managing provider relationships and producing reports and briefings for senior leaders and partners. Essential Experience Candidates should be able to demonstrate: Public Health experience. Sexual Health, reproductive health, healthcare commissioning or prevention programme experience. Significant experience in programme or project management within the public sector, local government, NHS or related environments. Experience supporting commissioning, contract management or service improvement programmes. Experience managing complex workstreams involving multiple stakeholders. Strong budget monitoring and financial management skills. Ability to analyse performance data and intelligence, translating findings into practical actions. Experience producing high-quality reports, briefings and presentations for senior audiences. Strong programme governance and organisational skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities. Knowledge of local authority Public Health responsibilities. Experience working across integrated care systems or wider health partnerships. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

NHS Jobs - London

£109,179 to £125,637 a year

PermanentFull time

In delivering the full range of responsibilities and duties, the postholder will be expected to demonstrate a high level of practice of the FPH competencies (Appendix 1), covering all domains of public health practice as defined by the Faculty of Public Health. Steering an effective programme of action across the region The DRD will support the RDPH to lead the development and implementation of programmes to deliver OHIDs national priorities for prevention and health disparities and NHSEs objectives for prevention and health inequalities in the region. They will Work with national policy and strategy teams to support the development and delivery of policy through provision of regional intelligence and insights Provide expert advice and support the development of innovative solutions to complex challenges and share best practice Drive the use of public health intelligence to improve population health outcomes and inform regional programmes Lead the development and oversight of the regions business plan.. Provide visible and exemplar leadership to create an innovative and results-focused team with a high-performance culture, a dynamic and inspiring leadership team, and high calibre and motivated people Lead on ensuring that the regional team is supported by effective governance processes including clinical governance, financial and risk management. Provide leadership to the business support team in delivering corporate functions. Strategic partnerships across local systems Alongside the RDPH the DRD will provide professional leadership to the delivery of national and local public health priorities by developing effective relationships with and convening local government, ICSs, NHSE and other system partners to maximise impact. ICBs - Working with the RDPH and the public health regional teams in OHID and NHSE the DRD has a key role in supporting the ongoing development of ICBs in their region, helping ICBs to shape their public health priorities, and supporting the development of capabilities to address these priorities. This will include the use of robust data and intelligence, development of skills to support population healthcare, and the sharing of best practice. NHS England - The DRD will deputise for the RDPH as a member of the NHSE regional executive and leadership teams. They will contribute senior public health expertise across the breadth of the NHSE regional business plan working in a matrix way with the NHSE Directorates. The DRD will contribute to the NHSE ICB assurance process. This will include a focus on population health, prevention and health inequalities. Local Government - the DRD will work with Local Government, in particular Directors of Public Health and their teams to support the continuous improvement of public health services and strengthening oversight and assurance of Local Government delivery of public health objectives, which includes: enablement of effective spending on public health programmes by supporting Local Authorities (LAs) to get the most value from the public health grant and comply with its conditions supporting OHIDs annual assurance of the public health grant including leading the use of intelligence to inform the process Supporting the Local Government Association (LGA) and Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) on their sector-led improvement programmes. Using data and intelligence with LAs and ICBs to improve local decision-making and performance on outcomes and acting as a critical friend for LAs at risk of underperformance. UKHSA working to develop effective links with UKHSA to: contribute to health protection strategies in the region supporting join up across the public health system develop joint approaches across the Regional Public Health Group to public health programmes needing cross organisational co-ordination and collaboration Lead the development of surveillance across the Regional Public Health Group to inform system response eg winter pressures, adverse weather events Academic partnerships work collaboratively with academic partners that are aligned to national and regional public health priorities. Workforce development With the RDPH and DD Health Improvement work with LAs, NHS organisations and other stakeholders to develop and implement the regions Workforce Development Plan to increase public health capacity and capability across the system. Deputise for the RDPH in representing the Secretary of State in the appointment of DsPH who are appointed jointly by the Local Authority and the Secretary of State Contribute to the training of Specialist Trainees and Fellows placed in the regional team Management responsibilities Act as a senior member of the regional public health SLT, actively taking part in, and advising on, key business decisions Provide visible and exemplar leadership to create an innovative and results-focused team with a high-performance culture, a dynamic and inspiring leadership team, and high calibre and motivated people ensure wide participation in the development and implementation of business plans and operational responsibility to ensure that OHID Regional Public Health Team is able to meet performance standards through the establishment of performance objectives and alignment of resources Directly line manage staff as agreed with the RDPH and responsible for associated duties with staff, including recruitment, appraisals, disciplinary and grievance responsibilities, in accordance with OHID policies Lead on ensuring that the regional team is supported by effective governance processes including clinical governance, financial and risk management. Provide leadership to the business support team in delivering corporate functions

NHS England - Flexible across East Midlands Region

PermanentPart time

Are you passionate about developing the future public health workforce? NHS England East Midlands is seeking an experienced and motivated public health consultant to join us as a Training Programme Director (TPD). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the training experience of public health specialty trainees across the region. Working closely with the Head of School and fellow TPD, you will provide leadership and oversight of training programmes, ensuring trainees receive a high-quality educational experience that supports their development into skilled public health specialists committed to improving population health and reducing inequalities. As TPD, you will coordinate and support the delivery of training across the region, ensuring local implementation of curriculum and professional standards determined by national regulatory and professional bodies. You will champion educational excellence, quality improvement and trainee wellbeing, while promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all trainees can thrive. We are looking for a collaborative leader with established public health relationships the East Midlands, who can build strong relationships, support trainers and trainees through change, and contribute to the continuous improvement of training programmes. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop future public health leaders and make a meaningful contribution to public health education across the East Midlands. There are three sessions in total available for this post (1PA+2PA). The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links. To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors will work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds. 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. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies. You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and any other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication. This advert closes on Sunday 30 Aug 2026

Ministry of Justice - East of England

£28,064 to £33,549 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Overview of the job The MAPPA Administrator provides administrative support and is accountable to the MAPPA Co-ordinator and/or Deputy MAPPA Coordinator. This is an administrative job within a multi-disciplinary team. Summary The jobholder will provide administrative support within a multi-agency setting in line with National MAPPA Guidance. The jobholder will also ensure that staff are supported through efficient processes and administration systems are maintained within specified timescales in order to promote the achievement of Strategic Management Board (SMB) objectives. To act as a point of contact for MAPPA within the area for the Responsible Authority agencies and the ‘Duty to Co-operate’ Agencies as delegated by the MAPPA Coordinator In line with NPS policies and procedures, the post 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. This role may involve some out of hours work Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: • Responsible for maintaining accurate offender and victim information on relevant approved databases. • Ensure the effective administration of referrals into MAPPA from across a range of agencies in line with National MAPPA Guidance. • Prepare, maintain and collate case and other records, files and management information, in accordance with the standards required. • To provide statistical and other information/data as required. • Receive and distribute information and communications in an appropriate manner, e.g. telephone, paper, email. • Deal and communicate fairly, timely and effectively with Responsible Authorities and the Duty to Cooperate Agencies. • Organise the availability of appropriate resources, facilities and equipment for activities relating to the effective running of MAPPA. • Act as a point of contact within the unit including for specialist areas of work as required. • Maintain appropriate systems to ensure the effective use of general unit resources and make recommendations for improvement as necessary. • Attend meetings as appropriate. Provide support to meetings as required including organising agenda, comprehensive minute taking, and distribution of notes/minutes and action points. • To ensure that the principles in respect of information sharing and confidentiality are maintained as outlined in the MAPPA Guidance • Coordination and collation of meetings for internal and external attendees, booking rooms, arranging refreshments, preparing material, greeting visitors etc • Dealing with highly sensitive issues, acting with diplomacy and maintaining strict confidentiality at all times • Keeping up to date with changes in key external partnerships which relate to MAPPA arrangements • Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Health and Safety policies and procedures. Undertake equipment tests as required. • Carry out safeguarding children and safeguarding adult duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies. • 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 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.

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 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. 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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

East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust - Wisbech

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 13 August 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 Monday 24 Aug 2026

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Wokingham

PermanentFull time

A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Are you a newly qualified SCPHN health visitor or someone with slightly more experience looking for a new challenge? Would you thrive working within an enthusiastic, forward thinking team? Here in Wokingham we are a lovely team with a real sense of team spirit and we are looking for someone who shares our values to join our 0-19 service. Whatever your experience we will ensure you receive individualised and effective support from both your health visiting line manager and colleagues within your team.If you have not done your prescribing course is is something we can support with. You will work within the Bracknell area to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families. For this role you will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as a passion for working with children and families. Team working, flexibility and the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies is essential. You will collaborate with Children’s Centre’s in the implementation of the Healthy Child programme underpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working. If successful, your base will be Wokingham Community Hospital ; however, your role will require you to visit homes across Berkshire (mileage will be compensated).  Some of the general responsibilities include.   • Develop and implement outcome focused care plans and evaluate care given, in partnership with clients in accordance with the Healthy Child Programme.  • Provide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parenting skills and delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families.  • New birth visits, targeted and safeguarding work in in collaboration with our partners, supporting parents with infant feeding, attendance at strategy and multi-professional meetings.  • Develop and facilitate Health Visiting drop-in clinics, health promotion activitiesand groups. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare: • Caring for and about you is our top priority • Committed to providing good quality, safe services • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us. Benefits of working for us include: • Flexible working options to support work-life balance • 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell • Generous NHS pension scheme • Excellent learning and career development opportunities • ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave • Free parking across Trust sites If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications. The “must haves” for this role: • You must be a Registered Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting) active on the NMC register  • You will be a Non-medical prescriber or willing to undertake this training which will be fully supported.  • You will hold a valid UK driving license with access to a vehicle.  For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please contact Lisa Buxton, on 07900490845 or via email Lisa.Buxton@berkshire.nhs.uk orKerrie Tipper on 07717653854 or via email kerrie.tipper@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.  Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. This advert closes on Saturday 29 Aug 2026