Public Health Nurse - Knowsley Important Information

Wirral Community Health & Care Nhs Foundation Trustare; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization in Knowsley is seeking a passionate nurse to support the Healthy Child Programme and collaborate with partners. The role includes responsibilities in community health and safeguarding, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. Both experienced and newly qualified nurses are encouraged to apply. Flexible working opportunities and comprehensive employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic nurse willing to support children and families.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of current health agenda related to children’s services.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Collaborate with partners for service delivery.
• Contribute to public health and safeguarding activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of health agenda

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

You will work as part of an integrated 0-25 team and will be required to support the full delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. You will also be responsible for supporting the universal partnership and partnership plus families. We work closely with our commissioners and partners to deliver the best possible services for the children, young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Support the full delivery of the Healthy Child Programme within the 0-25 service.
• Support universal partnership and partnership plus families.
• Collaborate with commissioners and partners to deliver high-quality services for children, young people and families.
• Contribute to public health and safeguarding activities as part of the role.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and forward-thinking nurse with a desire to make a difference to children and their families.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• In-depth knowledge of the current health agenda relating to children’s services is essential.
• Some experience of working in a community environment is beneficial; a preceptorship programme is available and ongoing support is provided.
• We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified nurses; regular appraisal and safeguarding supervision are in place.
• English language ability to meet Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; provide evidence in your application of how you meet this requirement if you have not studied at an English-speaking institute.

Application and Selection

• Reference information: applications should include referees who can verify employment/education history over the last three years with valid business email addresses. Personal references from friends or family will not be accepted.
• Trust uses AI tools in recruitment with monitoring to ensure candidate information reflects skills and values.
• Restricted Applications: staff on the Redeployment Register will be given priority access to vacancies at their substantive band.

Contract and Benefits

• Salary in line with national NHS Terms and Conditions; relevant experience may be considered when salary offers are made; part-time pro-rata.
• Flexible working opportunities and comprehensive employee benefits including NHS Pension, Vivup benefits, health and wellbeing services, and access to additional financial and lifestyle benefits.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status; Armed Forces/Veteran support.

Trust and Community

Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust provides high-quality community health and care services delivered by a multidisciplinary team. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and supporting staff to fulfil this duty. By applying for this post you agree to information being transferred to our applicant management system and, if appointed, to the national NHS Electronic Staff Record system. For information on data use, refer to the Guidance for Applicants in the Trust’s materials. We are dedicated to safeguarding, openness, and improving services through partnership with our communities.