Public Health Nurse - Knowsley

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Liverpool is hiring a Public Health Nurse for the Knowsley 0-25 Service. This role involves supporting both experienced and newly qualified nurses with ongoing professional development and mentorship. Responsibilities include providing clinical supervision and working within the community to address public health priorities. Competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 with benefits like flexible working and access to mental health services are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

NHS Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Access to financial benefits through Vivup

Instant access to salary via Wagestream

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child) required to work in public health.
• Evidence of recent professional development is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support patients through preceptorship programme.
• Provide appraisal, clinical and safeguarding supervision.

Skills

Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills

Proficient with 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

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult/Child)

Evidence of recent professional development

Job description

Job Summary

Public Health Nurse: Knowsley 0-25 Service

Do you fancy a career with an award winning integrated health and care NHS Foundation Trust?

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, delivering high quality health and care services to the populations of Wirral, Cheshire East, West, St Helens and Knowsley.

Responsibilities

Applications are welcomed from both experienced and newly qualified nurses; some previous experience of working within a community environment would be beneficial. You will be supported by a preceptorship programme and by your manager and colleagues. You will receive regular appraisal, clinical and safeguarding supervision.

Qualifications & Professional Training

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child)
• Evidence of recent professional development

• Mentorship Level 6 (desirable)
• Modules at level 6 – Public Health Related (desirable)
• Solihull Approach trained (desirable)
• Motivational Interviewing trained (desirable)
• Immunisation training (desirable)

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 (desirable)
• Experience of data collection for reports (desirable)Previous experience or working in a community environment (desirable)

Skills and Attributes

• Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with 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 (desirable)
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the service (desirable)

Personal Qualities

• Commitment
• Vision
• Access to a car for work purposes
• Confident and approachable

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities
• NHS Pension scheme
• Access to Vivup platform offering a range of financial benefits: salary sacrifice on home and technology purchases, staff discounts from major retailers including supermarkets and leisure
• Health and wellbeing: Occupational Health service, fast-track physio, Health Assured – free confidential advice and support service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and confidential counselling service, access to the Cheshire & Merseyside Resilience Hub
• Wagestream – instant access to a percentage of your pay, without needing to wait for payday

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to check for any previous convictions.

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

Details

Date posted: 31 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pa (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 844-7674765

Job location: North Huyton PCRC, Woolfall Heath Avenue, Huyton, L36 3TN

Employer Details

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

North Huyton PCRC, Woolfall Heath Avenue, Huyton, L36 3TN

Website: https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)