Health Visiting Community - Staff Nurse | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 staff nurse to join their Integrated Early Help Team in East Sussex. The role involves delivering the National Healthy Child Programme and supporting families with mental health needs during the perinatal period. Ideal candidates will have nursing qualifications and a commitment to family-centered care, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Benefits

Access to professional development programs

Regular clinical supervision

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and reflective skills.
• Ability to balance priorities effectively.
• Passionate about family-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the National Healthy Child Programme.
• Work in child health clinics and facilitate Emotional Wellbeing Visits.
• Provide support for parents needing mental health assistance.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal relationships

Understanding of Healthy Child Programme

Education

Registered adult, paediatric, mental health nurse, or midwife

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated Band 5 staff nurse ready for a fresh challenge? Are you eager to advance your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team? If so, we invite you to join our community-based 0-19 Integrated Early Help Team in East Sussex.

You’ll be delivering the National Healthy Child Programme with a clear focus on enhancing the health and wellbeing of children and their families. Alongside the 5 mandated reviews, you will be working in child health clinics and facilitating Emotional Wellbeing Visits to parents who are needing extra support with their mental health in the perinatal period.

What Sets Us Apart?

Professional Development: Access a comprehensive induction programme designed to build your confidence and expertise and gain hands-on mentorship from experienced practitioners.

Ongoing Support: Receive regular clinical supervision and benefit from accessible, supportive line-management.

A Culture of Wellbeing: Work in an environment that prioritises your safety, resilience, and overall wellbeing, ensuring you feel valued and supported.

Ongoing Training Resources: Utilise top-quality resources and benefit from access to a wide range of training opportunities tailored to your development needs.

Clear Career Pathways: We’re invested in your growth. This role provides the ideal foundation to apply for fully funded Health Visiting Training, paving the way for progression to a Band 6 position upon successful completion.

What We’re Looking For

A registered adult, paediatric, mental health nurse, or midwife who is ready to make an impact in the community, working in the field of public health and supporting perinatal and infant mental health.

A practitioner who has an understanding of the Healthy Child Programme.

A reflective and emotionally intelligent practitioner, skilled at balancing priorities and utilising supervision effectively.

Someone who demonstratesintegrity, kindness, and inclusion, fostering strong interpersonal relationships with families and colleagues.

If you’re passionate about family-centred care and excited by the prospect of progressing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Next Steps

Join a team where your growth and contributions matter. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey with us.

If offered an interview please be prepared to attend for the full day.

Learn more about the position by reviewing the following:

Watch our Video –Health Visiting Service East Sussex

iHV Film - Health visiting in your community (vimeo.com)

become-a-scphn - Welcome

**Interviews to be held 8th August 2025**


We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the job description attached.



If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.






This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Jul 2025