Public Health Nurse - Knowsley

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Knowsley is seeking a Public Health Nurse for the 0-25 Service. The role focuses on delivering the Healthy Child Programme and collaborating with families to improve health outcomes. Candidates need to be Registered Nurses with experience in community settings and must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. The position offers opportunities for personal and professional development, along with a compassionate team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive CPD opportunities

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Two years post-registration with 12 months community experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues and working with vulnerable families.
• Evidence of recent professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the full delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Collaborate with patients, service users, and their families.
• Engage in personal and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Good organisational and time management skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult/Child)

Modules at level 6 – Public Health Related

Motivational Interviewing trained

Immunisation training

Job description

Overview

Public Health Nurse: Knowsley 0-25 Service

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Main duties of the job

We are an open, trusting and compassionate organisation committed to promoting inclusion, diversity and equality. We collaborate with patients, service users and their families to make a difference to local communities. You will work as part of an integrated 0-25 team and support the full delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, universal partnership and partnership plus families. We work closely with commissioners and partners to deliver the best possible services for children, young people and families. Enthusiastic and forward-thinking nurses who want to make a real difference to children and families may find this opportunity rewarding, offering a variety of work including public health and safeguarding. You should have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. An in-depth knowledge of the current health agenda relating to children’s services is essential.

About us

You will join a proactive, mixed-skill team delivering the Healthy Child Programme as part of the 0-25 Service, which includes Health Visiting and School Nursing. You will work with local statutory, health and voluntary agencies to provide accessible, person-centred packages of care in response to individual and local need. We offer extensive CPD opportunities and a range of learning solutions including virtual and face-to-face events, webinars and action learning sets. We provide employee benefits including flexible working, Vivup, health and wellbeing services, Wagestream, and more. Find out more on our website.

Job responsibilities

Applications are welcomed from both experienced and newly qualified nurses; some previous community experience is beneficial. We have an established preceptorship programme and you will be supported by your manager and colleagues, with opportunities for personal and professional development, regular appraisal, clinical and safeguarding supervision.

Person Specification

Qualifications and professional training

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child)
• Evidence of recent professional development
• Modules at level 6 – Public Health Related
• Solihull Approach trained
• Motivational Interviewing trained
• Immunisation training

Experience and knowledge

• Knowledge of Public Health priorities
• Knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues and working with vulnerable families
• Understanding of role within the Public Health Team
• Two years post-registration with 12 months community experience
• Experience of data collection for reports
• Previous experience of working in a community environment

Skills and attributes

• Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use email, internet and word processing software
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to facilitate groups and discussions
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the service
• Commitment
• Vision
• Access to a car for work purposes
• Confident and approachable

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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.