Associate Public Health Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a community-based nurse to support families with health promotion and universal/targeted interventions for ages 0-19. The role involves visiting homes, schools, and community settings, with a focus on safeguarding and reducing health inequalities.

Travel across the Rotherham area is required. You will work under Specialist Public Health Practitioners, maintaining independent travel and flexible work locations while upholding high standards of

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC Level One registration.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Willingness to undertake relevant learning beyond registration.

Responsibilities

• Support families through health promotion, prevention, advice and education.
• Deliver universal and targeted interventions across the 0-19 age range.
• Work in homes, schools and community settings, bringing care closer to families.
• Identify health needs and help tackle inequalities within local communities.
• Work collaboratively to safeguard and support children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Empower families to build confidence and make positive health choices.

Skills

Registered nurse

CPD

Public health

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

NMC registration

Job description

A ten-month fixed-term post in the 019 Public Health Nursing Service, which supports children, young people and families from birth to age 19. The work centres on health promotion, prevention and universal and targeted interventions, with safeguarding and support for vulnerable adults within the caseload. The post is community-based, takes the post-holder into homes, schools and other settings, and needs independent travel and flexibility about where work happens. Current NMC Level One registration is required, and the Trust cannot sponsor a Skilled Worker visa.

What the job involves

• Support families through health promotion, prevention, advice and education
• Deliver universal and targeted interventions across the 0-19 age range
• Work in homes, schools and community settings, bringing care closer to families
• Identify health needs and help tackle inequalities within local communities
• Work collaboratively to safeguard and support children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Empower families to build confidence and make positive choices about health and wellbeing
• Build trusted relationships with families and work alongside schools, partner agencies and voluntary organisations
• Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care centred on individual need
• Work with the support and direction of Specialist Public Health Practitioners, using own initiative
• Travel independently across the area and be flexible about where work is based

What's required

Qualifications

• Registered nurse
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Relevant learning beyond registration

Registration & licences

• Current Level One NMC registration

Experience

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Skills & knowledge

• Awareness of 0-19 Universal Services, the public health agenda and primary care

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK without Skilled Worker sponsorship

Other

• Ability to travel across Rotherham

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience of working with children
• Willingness to undertake further training
• Understanding of research and audit processes
• Understanding of national and local drivers for measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care