Associate Public Health Nurse

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust; Woodsetts; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse or Midwife to join the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service. You will work with children, young people and families across Rotherham, delivering health promotion and interventions in homes, schools and community settings.

Travel across the area is essential, and you will be supported by a forward-thinking team. Essential requirements include UK registration, CPD, and experience in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Current Level One NMC registration.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in community settings and working with children.
• Evidence of CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Understanding of 0-19 Universal Services and Public Health agenda.

Responsibilities

• Support families to promote health, prevention and education.
• Deliver universal and targeted interventions for ages 0–19.
• Work in homes, schools and community settings.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
• Travel across Rotherham as required and work flexibly.
• Provide timely, accessible care centred on individual needs.

Skills

NMC registration

Community health nursing

Public health knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse

CPD evidence

Lifelong learning

Job description

Job summary

Ready for a new challenge where you can make a real difference? Are you a Registered Adult Nurse, Children's Nurse or Midwife looking to take your career in an exciting new direction? Join our 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service and help give children, young people and families across Rotherham the best possible start in life. This is more than a nursing role. Its an opportunity to work at the heart of our communities, building trusted relationships, promoting healthier lives and making a lasting difference. You'll:

• Empower families to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing


• Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care.


• Work across homes, schools and community settings, with variety built into every day.


• Join a forward-thinking, supportive team while enjoying the autonomy to make an impact.

We\u2019re looking for enthusiastic nurses and midwives who are great communicators, natural organisers and passionate about improving outcomes for children and families. An ability to travel across Rotherham is essential. What matters just as much is your energy, compassion and belief that every child deserves the best start in life. Ready to bring your nursing skills into the community and discover where they could take you? We\u2019d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Make a difference where it matters most. Join our 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service and play an important part in improving the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families across Rotherham. This is a varied and rewarding community role where you\u2019ll build trusted relationships with families and work alongside schools, partner agencies and voluntary organisations to deliver care that is responsive, accessible and centred around individual need. You\u2019ll:

• 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 their health and wellbeing

Working with the support and direction of Specialist Public Health Practitioners, you\u2019ll also have the opportunity to use your own initiative, develop your skills and experience the variety that community nursing brings. You\u2019ll need to travel independently across Rotherham and be flexible in where you work. If you want a role with purpose, variety and the opportunity to positively influence health from the very start of life, we\u2019d love to hear from you.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported.

But don\u2019t just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Details

Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 10 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9165-26-10-009a
Closing date: 30 October 2026

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team


• Desirable: Experience of working in a community setting


• Desirable: Experience of working with children

Registration

• Essential: Current Level One NMC registration

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse


• Essential: Evidence of continuous professional development


• Essential: Relevant learning beyond registration


• Desirable: Willingness to undertake further training

Knowledge

• Essential: Demonstrates an awareness of 0-19 Universal Services, the Public Health Agenda and Primary Care


• Desirable: Demonstrates an understanding of research and audit processes


• Desirable: Understanding of National and Local drivers and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Aston Joint Service Centre, Worksop Road, Swallownest, Rotherham, S26 4WD, United Kingdom
Employer\'s website: https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/

Contact

For questions about the job, contact: Vanessa Holleley-Wood, [e-mail], 07768670535