Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - 0-19, Flexible

Barnsley; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS Pension Scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Health Visitor/School Nurse to join the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service at the Integrated Front Door. You will work autonomously within a multi‑agency team, applying SCPHN knowledge to support safeguarding and information sharing across partners.

The post requires extensive safeguarding experience, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate with diverse professionals while aiming to improve outcomes

Qualifications

• This role requires extensive, recent experience with safeguarding children and families.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills are essential.
• Ability to challenge practices where there are differing professional opinions.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-agency safeguarding decision-making and information sharing.
• Work autonomously within a multi‑agency team to improve continuity of care.
• Contribute to interpretation of health information for safeguarding discussions.
• Operate from the office base at Wombwell Police Station when required.

Skills

SCPHN Health Visitor/School Nurse

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Relationship building

Critical thinking

Education

SCPHN qualification

Job description

Barnsley Council is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Health Visitor/School Nurse to join the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service at the Integrated Front Door. You will work autonomously within a multi‑agency team, applying SCPHN knowledge to support safeguarding and information sharing across partners.

The post requires extensive safeguarding experience, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate with diverse professionals while aiming to improve outcomes