Public Health Nurse (Wirral)

NHS; Wirral; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health organization is seeking a part-time Band 5 Nurse to deliver the Healthy Child Programme in Wirral. The role involves collaborating with health and community agencies to provide tailored care. Required qualifications include being a Registered Nurse and having knowledge of public health priorities. The position offers benefits like flexible working opportunities and NHS pension. Salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 per year (pro-rata).

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

NHS Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

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Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is necessary.
• Experience in a community setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Healthy Child Programme in collaboration with local agencies.
• Provide accessible, person-centred care packages.
• 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

Effective interpersonal skills

Knowledge of safeguarding issues

Ability to use email, internet and word processing software

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult/Child)

Evidence of recent professional development

Job description

Overview

Job summary

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 and West, St Helens and Knowsley.

About us

You will be joining a proactive skill mixed team working together to deliver the Healthy Child Programme. As part of the 0-25 Service which includes Health Visiting and School nursing you will be working closely with other local statutory, health and voluntary agencies to provide accessible, person centred packages of care in response to individual and local need.

As a Trust, we provide extensive continuous professional development opportunities through a diverse range of learning solutions, including virtual and face-to-face events, webinars and action learning sets.

We value our staff, which is why we offer an extensive range of employee benefits including:

• Flexible working opportunities
• NHS Pension scheme
• Access to Vivup platform offering a range of financial benefits
• Health and wellbeing services including Occupational Health, fast-track physio, free confidential advice and support, and access to the Cheshire & Merseyside Resilience Hub
• Wagestream for instant access to a portion of pay

Details

• Date posted: 18 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pa (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 844-7447576
• Job locations: Eastham Clinic, 31 Eastham Rake, Eastham, CH62 9AN

Job responsibilities

Applications are welcomed from experienced nurses; some experience of working within a community environment is beneficial. A preceptorship programme is in place and you will be well supported by your manager and colleagues. You will be valued in your role and receive opportunities for personal and professional development, with regular appraisal, clinical and safeguarding supervision.

Person Specification

Qualifications and professional training

• Essential:
  • Registered Nurse (Adult/Child)
  • Evidence of recent professional development
• Desirable:
  • Mentorship Level 6
  • Modules at level 6 - Public Health Related
  • Solihull Approach trained
  • Motivational Interviewing trained
  • Immunisation training

Experience and knowledge

• Essential:
  • 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
• Desirable:
  • Two years post registration with 12 months community experience
  • Experience of data collection for reports
  • Previous experience or working in a community environment

Skills and attributes

• Essential:
  • 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
• Desirable:
  • Ability to facilitate groups and discussions
  • Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the service

Personal qualities

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

Disclosure and UK Registration

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Eastham Clinic, 31 Eastham Rake, Eastham, CH62 9AN

Employer's website: wchc.nhs.uk