Hcp 0-19 Public Health Practitioner

East Of England Community Health And Care Nhs Trust; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) is seeking a Public Health Practitioner (0-19, School Nursing) to join the 0-19 Team in Cambridge City. The post requires current NMC registration, a passion for public health, and a commitment to improving health outcomes for children, young people and families within South Cambridgeshire.

You will work within an integrated 0-19 team, with induction and ongoing workshops, supporting the School Nurse in delivering universal services

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration and active practice.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Strong knowledge of child development and public health nursing.
• Understanding of the Healthy Child Programme practitioner role in public health.
• Experience studying at degree level (level 6) in the last 3 years.
• Experience supervising students in practice or as assessors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 0-19 Healthy Child Programme services with a focus on school-age children.
• Manage an identified caseload across multiple settings (schools, clinics, homes).
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to address health inequalities.
• Lead or support delivery of health promotion activities and early intervention programmes.
• Support SCPHN in achieving public health outcomes and safeguarding requirements.
• Participate in safeguarding processes, training and supervision as required.

Skills

NMC Registration

Professional development

Child development

Healthy Child Program

Workload management

Autonomous working

Diversity awareness

Multi-agency working

Health promotion

Safeguarding

Staff supervision

Public health nursing

Job description

Job summary

Have you ever thought about a career in School Nursing?

Are you highly motivated and keen to develop your skills working with children and families in the community and potentially want to progress onto the Specialist Community Public Health qualification?

If so, this is an exciting time to be considering a career as a Public Health Practitioner post within the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme across within the East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (EEC) with the South Locality.

We have a full-time position with the 5-19 (School Nursing) service based in Cambridge City.

If you have a current NMC registration in nursing, and you are passionate about the public health agenda and improving health outcomes for children, young people and families; then this may be the career choice for you.

You will work in an integrated 0-19 team within a locality of South Cambridgeshire. You will be supported with an induction programme and bespoke workshops throughout; to facilitate your learning and gain the skills and knowledge you require to support the School Nurse to deliver our service confidently and competently.

Please note that this role will involve some work across the locality, so a driving licence is required and access to a car.

Please note, interviews will be in person on 1st October 2026

Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 14th September

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the 0-19 Team, providing a clinically effective high quality service to children, young people and families under the direction of the HCP Team Leader.

The post holder will work within a corporate caseload with other team members to assist in the provision of family-centred public health service to children and young people and preserving the health of individuals, families and communities.

A key part of the role will be to support in the delivery of the 4,5,6 model of care within the HCP, delivering universal services, together with meeting some complex needs and supporting the SCPHN in improving outcomes, especially in the six high impact areas.

The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with key agencies, such as Children's Services and Education to address health inequalities and improve outcomes for families with children and young people.

Public Health Practitioners may undertake appropriate further academic qualifications to enable them to progress to undertaking the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification (subject to ability and availability).

About us

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.

If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• With the support of appropriate training and competency assessment, to deliver services as part of the 0-19 years Healthy Child Programme with a focus on 5-19 age
• Work as part of the 0-19 pathway to deliver planned programmes of care under the direction of the Locality Specialist Community Public Health Nurses- School Nurses (SCPHN). This will involve onward referrals as required
• To manage own caseload for the identified children and young people
• Deliver the role in a variety of settings e.g., schools, clinics, client homes, community venues
• Carry out clinical contacts or meetings around the North or South locality if required due to service requirements
• To deliver (amongst others) healthy eating support, weight support, sleep support, behaviour management, enuresis support and health needs assessments and supporting SPA as required when competency has been demonstrated. This may include contact with some vulnerable families under the direction and supervision of a SCPHN (School Nurse) qualified practitioner
• Actively participate in the delivery of a service for identified health priorities in accordance with referral criteria
• Attend events that enable the service to be promoted as required/appropriate
• Review records of children moving in/out of the area according to agreed guidelines/protocols
• Assist in the delivery of Public Health group activities as identified through needs assessment/ trend of referrals e.g., themed drop ins, health days
• Report back any concerns to the HCP 0-19 Team Leader or SCPHN (School Nurse)
• Adhere to the local Safeguarding Childrens Board and safeguarding adult guidelines and procedures and attend relevant training
• Participate in Safeguarding, Team around the Child/Family, Child in Need, Child Protection and Family Support Processes for vulnerable children and young people. This may include attendance at conference and report writing when assessed to be competent and under the direction of a SCPHN (School Nurse)
• Act as a practice supervisor or practice assessor to student nurses following approved training
• To support Children Families and Young People to ensure that their voices are heard and considered within service development
• To assist the Duty Clinician in the delivery of SPA Desk with the smooth administration of incoming clinical correspondence and allocation of referrals on a rotational basis and to support with the Services digital offer
• To lead child health clinics if appropriate

Communication

• To develop strong links with the locality multi-agency providers
• To explore and identify resources that families can be signposted to. To identify risk factors and empower families to lead interventions
• To identify a range of appropriate resources including online resources that can be accessed by Children, young people and their families to support health literacy and empower them to take responsibility for their own health needs as able
• To support the development of new digital technologies and identify innovative ways to promote them in order to support the families, children and young people accessing our service
• To communicate effectively with children, young people, parents and carers and other professionals in complex situations. Communication skills of engagement, negotiation, motivation and explanation will be key to this role
• Provide advice and signpost school staff to online resources that support high quality PSHE and health literacy
• Develop relationships with key partners from statutory and voluntary sector agencies who also support children, families and young people.
• Contribute information and participate as necessary with referrals to other agencies to include EHA referrals and childrens social care referrals with the supervision of a SCPHN (School Nurse) qualified practitioner

Clinical and Practice Governance

• It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with NMC, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration
• Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act
• Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies
• The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
• The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
• Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required EEC
• The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required
• Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team
• Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis
• The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team

General

• Safeguarding people responsibility
• Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.
• There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.
• Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.
• Those most in need of protection include:Children and young peopleAdults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.
• The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
• To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
• This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Sound knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of the role of the Healthy Child Program practitioner in family centred Public Health
• Experience of academic study at level 6 in the last 3 years
• Experience of Supporting and supervising students in either a Practice or Assessors Role

Experience

Essential

• Experience of multi-agency and partnership working
• Experience of delivering health promotion or public health programmes
• Experience of Safeguarding adults and/or children
• Knowledge of the role of the Healthy Child Program Practitioner in Public Health
• Previous work as a member of a health vising, school nursing or other community based team
• Experience at participating in health surveillance programmes
• Experience at managing or leading staff

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• Proven ability to work autonomously but also able to function well as part of a team
• Understanding of issues relating to diversity

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address The Peacock Centre, Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3DF, United Kingdom

Employer's website https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

0-19 Healthy Child Programme Team Manager

Jane Styles

[e-mail]

07980564397

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

HCP 0-19 Public Health Practitioner • Cambridge, United Kingdom