Public Health Nurse - Knowsley Important Information

Wirral Community Health & Care Nhs Foundation Trustare; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in the Liverpool City Region seeks a nurse to work in an integrated team helping deliver the Healthy Child Programme. Responsibilities include supporting families, collaborating with commissioners, and contributing to public health initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a valid nursing registration and excellent communication skills, alongside a commitment to working in a community setting. Flexible working opportunities are available.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

NHS Pension scheme

Access to discounts through Vivup

Occupational Health services

Instant access to salary payments through Wagestream

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrable English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the full delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Assist in managing universal partnership and partnership plus families.
• Collaborate with commissioners to ensure services meet local needs.
• Contribute to public health and safeguarding initiatives.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of health agenda relating to children’s services

Education

Valid nursing registration

Up-to-date qualifications

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 support the universal partnership and partnership plus families, working closely with our commissioners and partners to deliver the best possible services for children, young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Support the full delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Assist in managing universal partnership and partnership plus families.
• Collaborate with commissioners and partners to ensure services meet local needs.
• Contribute to public health and safeguarding initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• In‑depth knowledge of the current health agenda relating to children’s services.
• Valid nursing registration and up‑to‑date qualifications.

Application & Reference Requirements

• Provide referees who can verify employment/education history over the last three years with valid business email addresses.
• Do not submit personal references from friends or family.

Salary

The Trust pays staff in line with national NHS Terms and Conditions. Salary offers may be considered in relation to relevant experience. Part‑time positions are paid on a pro‑rata basis.

Restricted Applications

Staff on the Trust's Redeployment Register will be given priority access to vacancies at their substantive band.

Flexible Working

Flexible working is a priority for the Trust, both for staff and for the delivery of services.

AI Tools and Recruitment Process

The selection process at Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust monitors the use of AI in applications to ensure candidates accurately reflect their skills and values.

Experience

Applications are welcomed from both experienced and newly qualified nurses. Previous experience working within a community environment is beneficial. The Trust offers a preceptorship programme and regular appraisal, clinical and safeguarding supervision.

English Language Requirement

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English. Evidence of English proficiency must be provided if not studied at an English‑speaking institute.

Trust Information

Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust delivers high‑quality community health and care services across Cheshire and Merseyside. The Trust is committed to inclusion, diversity, equality and supporting the armed forces community.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities
• NHS Pension scheme
• Access to the Vivup platform – salary sacrifice on home and technology purchases; staff discounts from major retailers and leisure
• Occupational Health service, fast‑track physio, Health Assured free confidential advice and support service, confidential counselling, and access to the Cheshire & Merseyside Resilience Hub
• Wagestream – instant access to a percentage of pay without waiting for payday

Student Visa

• The Trust cannot offer a full‑time permanent contract to individuals on a Student visa unless they have applied for a Graduate visa or have completed their course and applied for a Graduate visa before start date.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust is a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer welcoming all applicants regardless of disability, age, sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, civil partnership or transgender status. We actively encourage BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled applicants and are committed to equality, diversity and reasonable adjustments.

Veteran Aware NHS Trust

The Trust is proud to be a Veteran Aware NHS Trust and recently achieved Bronze award accreditation in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting the armed forces community.

Data Protection and Information Transfer

By applying for this post you agree that information will be transferred to the Trust’s preferred applicant management system and could be further transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record system. For further information on how your information is used under GDPR, see the Trust’s ‘Guidance for applicants’ document.