Community Public Health Nurse (0-5) – Home Visits

Somerset County Council; Highbridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset County Council is seeking a Public Health Nurse/Health Visitor to support the Healthy Child Programme for children aged 0–5. You will travel to homes, clinics and community settings to deliver checks, provide guidance to families and work with schools and local services for vulnerable children.

The role requires registration as an RN or Midwife (NMC) and experience in community settings. Hybrid working and a supportive NHS framework are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse or midwife with current registration with the NMC.
• Experience in community health settings and direct work with families.
• Ability to work across organisational boundaries and with partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core elements of the Healthy Child Programme for ages 0–5; conduct developmental checks and baby clinics.
• Carry out family health needs assessments and provide tailored advice and interventions.
• Advise parents on infant feeding, child development, healthy lifestyles and safety.
• Identify concerns and coordinate with colleagues to secure appropriate support.
• Deliver individual, group and community health programmes in various settings.
• Supervise and guide Health Visitor team support staff and administration.

Skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Group facilitation

Record keeping

Time management

Driving licence

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Part 1)

Registered Midwife

Tools

RIO records system

Job description

Somerset County Council is seeking a Public Health Nurse/Health Visitor to support the Healthy Child Programme for children aged 0–5. You will travel to homes, clinics and community settings to deliver checks, provide guidance to families and work with schools and local services for vulnerable children.

The role requires registration as an RN or Midwife (NMC) and experience in community settings. Hybrid working and a supportive NHS framework are offered.