CYP Public Health Nursery Nurse 0-11yrs

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Public Health Nursery Nurses to join the East Dorset 0-19 Public Health Team. This role involves supporting the Healthy Child Programme and applying targeted interventions for children aged 0 to 11 years and their families. You will work closely with a dynamic team to promote public health, engage with families, and ensure children receive the best care and support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 0-11.
• Enthusiastic and experienced in promoting health.
• Ability to support families in a Public Health capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Promoting health among school-age children and families.
• Providing advice and support on child development and behavior.

Skills

Child development

Health promotion

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Nurses to join our dynamic East Dorset 0-19 Public Health Team as Public Health Nursery Nurses. The role involves working with children, families, and children aged 0-11 years.

You will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and targeted interventions for children aged 0 to 11 and their families, under the supervision of the SCPHN/TC/0-19 CYP PH clinical Lead, collaborating closely with the 0-19 PH team.

Employment requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover. Applicants subscribed to the DBS update service can present a valid certificate instead of a new check.

Note: Applications from candidates needing Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible.

Your responsibilities include supporting the Healthy Child Programme, promoting health among school-age children and their families, covering the ParentLine 5-19 texting service, and providing advice and support on child development, health, and behavior, referring to other services as appropriate.

At Dorset HealthCare, we aim to empower individuals through outstanding healthcare services. We operate 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a broad range of community and mental health services for nearly 800,000 people.

We are proud to be rated 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2019, with 95% of patients reporting good or very good experiences, and 89% of staff feeling they can make a difference. Our diverse locations and inclusive culture foster a workplace where everyone can thrive and be authentic.

Join us to be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, develop your career, and contribute to our vision of continuous improvement through excellence, compassion, and expertise.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Suzi Pearce, Public Health Locality Lead East Dorset, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]
• Juliet Singleton, Public Health Locality Lead Purbeck, Tel: [phone]