Assistant Public Health Practitioner

NHS; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is looking for a health practitioner to support public health initiatives for children and young people. This role involves working with families, conducting development reviews, and providing health education while required to comply with safeguarding policies. A full UK driving license is mandatory for this position.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Early years or Childcare required.
• Experience working within a childcare setting.
• Experience of planning and delivering targeted activities.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families to deliver short pieces of work.
• Complete mandated reviews for developmental milestones.
• Liaise with senior staff regarding episodes of care.

Skills

Use of initiative

Team player

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Time management skills

IT skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in Early years or Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

This post is to support of the Specialist Public Health Practitioners (Health Visitors and School Nurses) to deliver the Healthy Child Programme for the 0-19 year olds.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

The Healthy Family Team work in partnership with other agencies to deliver care and interventions to children, young people and families. The team is led by the Specialist Public Health Practitioners (SPHP), with support from the skill mix colleagues in working with 0-19 year children and young people within a defined geographic area.

Working with under age 5 will include breastfeeding support, completing mandated developmental reviews, and supporting the team to meet their Key Performance Indicators. The interventions for school aged children include supporting children and young people aged 5-19 with emotional health and well being needs in schools and other community settings. Other duties will include attending safeguarding meetings for the SPHP with Social Care and others meetings as delegated by the SPHP.

About us

#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

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-726-25-FS

Job locations

Oates Hill Health Centre

2 Forest Street

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 1BE

Job description Job responsibilities

see Job Description document:

You will be responsible for supporting the team to ensure that the needs of the clients are met in line with the Service Delivery Framework.

You will work directly with children and their families to deliver short pieces of work to meet their needs. You will be responsible for onward referrals to specialist services as required.

You will complete mandated reviews to identify any children that are not meeting their developmental milestones and liaise with senior staff for guidance with regards to episodes of care.

You will be trained to deputise for the SPHPs as required at safeguarding and other meetings.

We offer full training, a great induction and a very friendly environment for the right candidate.

We are currently working to a hybrid model, out and about as service needs require, working from home as and when appropriate, appropriate equipment for working at home will be provided.

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.

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.

Job description Job responsibilities

see Job Description document:

You will be responsible for supporting the team to ensure that the needs of the clients are met in line with the Service Delivery Framework.

You will work directly with children and their families to deliver short pieces of work to meet their needs. You will be responsible for onward referrals to specialist services as required.

You will complete mandated reviews to identify any children that are not meeting their developmental milestones and liaise with senior staff for guidance with regards to episodes of care.

You will be trained to deputise for the SPHPs as required at safeguarding and other meetings.

We offer full training, a great induction and a very friendly environment for the right candidate.

We are currently working to a hybrid model, out and about as service needs require, working from home as and when appropriate, appropriate equipment for working at home will be provided.

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.

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.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Early years or Childcare or equivalent (BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma)or Nursing Associate with previous experience of working with children and young people.

Experience Essential

• Experience working within a childcare setting
• Experience of planning and delivering targeted activities.

Desirable

• Health education/promotion experience
• Experience of working with families in a childcare setting
• Child health development experience

Knowledge Essential

• Awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the development of children & young people

Skills Essential

• Use of initiative
• Team player, self-motivated
• Organisational skills
• Time management skills
• IT skills

Contractual Essential

• 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.

Values Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Early years or Childcare or equivalent (BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma)or Nursing Associate with previous experience of working with children and young people.

Experience Essential

• Experience working within a childcare setting
• Experience of planning and delivering targeted activities.

Desirable

• Health education/promotion experience
• Experience of working with families in a childcare setting
• Child health development experience

Knowledge Essential

• Awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the development of children & young people

Skills Essential

• Use of initiative
• Team player, self-motivated
• Organisational skills
• Time management skills
• IT skills

Contractual Essential

• 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.

Values Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oates Hill Health Centre

2 Forest Street

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 1BE

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oates Hill Health Centre

2 Forest Street

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 1BE

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)