Community Staff Nurse - Health Visitor

Somerset County Council; Curry Rivel; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government health service in England seeks a qualified nurse or midwife for a Public Health Nursing role. The position offers in-depth training and a pathway to a Specialist Public Health Community Nurse qualification. Responsibilities include delivering health programs to families, assessing child development, and promoting well-being. Benefits include flexible working, development opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Join us to make a significant impact in public health across Somerset.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working patterns

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Scheme benefits

Staff discounts in gyms

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse or midwife needed.
• Completion of SCPHN qualification expected.
• Experience in public health or community health roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Healthy Child Programme for children aged 0-5.
• Assess child development and engage with families.
• Promote health and wellbeing to families.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Evidence-based interventions

Child development assessment

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Specialist Public Health Community Nursing

Job description

Job Overview

Are you a qualified nurse or midwife looking to specialise or further your career? Beginning your training in-house in early 2026, our dedicated development programme will give you in-depth experience of what it is like to work in a Public Health Nursing team. We'll support you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to interview for and undertake the Specialist Public Health Community Nurse (SCPHN) qualification. Along the way, you'll have the chance to take in our team culture and gain a full understanding of the role before joining the academic course.

You’ll be completely supported in post with a comprehensive induction programme, additional training, buddy system and guidance from practice educators and health visitors. And you won’t be doing this alone either. You will be part of a cohort of nurses and midwives undertaking the same training and qualification. Many of our health visitors have completed the course themselves and built lasting friendships within the team.

Subject to a satisfactory interview with the University of the West of England in September, you will then start your 12‑month postgraduate qualification (Level 7) in September 2026 or September 2027. The course will be delivered through a mix of university‑based attendance, remote learning and practice, with 2 days protected study time and three days on the job gaining real‑world experience. Upon qualification, you will be well placed to apply for a permanent Health Visitor role in Somerset Council. Gaining practical experience in our award‑winning Health Visiting service, you will go into the course having lived and breathed the job.

Responsibilities

• Delivering the Healthy Child Programme for children aged 0‑5 years and their families, your day‑to‑day work will involve providing evidence‑based interventions and motivational interviewing.
• Assessing child development and undertaking holistic assessments.
• Providing advice and promoting health and wellbeing to children and families.
• Promoting health protection and keeping children safe.
• Working closely with other local services, including Social Care, the voluntary sector, GPs, education and pre‑schools.
• You will join a skill‑mix team based within the community. Managing your own workload, you will be given the time and space to really get to know the families you support. Our work is preventative, empowering people to make healthier choices and addressing issues before they happen.
• Your work will not just make a difference in families’ lives. It will play a part in reducing health inequalities across Somerset, influencing positive outcomes for all children in our community.
• We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
• We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available.

Benefits

• Flexible, family‑friendly working patterns, working between 9:00 - 5:00 Monday to Friday.
• Prioritised superb Safeguarding, Clinical, and Restorative supervision.
• The opportunity to fulfil your leadership role within the team.
• Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
• 30 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.