Public Health Staff Nurse 0 - 19

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health service provider in Weymouth is seeking an enthusiastic Public Health Staff Nurse 0-19 to support children and young people in various settings. The role offers flexibility with part-time hours and requires an enhanced DBS check. This position is perfect for those looking to grow their career in the Children and Young People sector, collaborating with a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Part-time post of 22.5 or 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Healthy Child Programme.
• Work with families in various environments.
• Evaluate care to improve quality standards.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Ability to work autonomously

Team collaboration

Experience with children and young people

Job description

Overview

Are you an enthusiastic nurse, either established or a newly qualified looking to grow your career in the Children and Young People sector? Our supportive West Dorset Locality team (covering Lyme, Bridport, Beaminster and Maiden Newton) would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• As a Public Health Staff Nurse 0 – 19, participate in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Work in partnership with children, young people and families in environments such as family hubs, clinic settings, families’ homes and schools including early years settings.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and packages of care to people on an allocated caseload; promote independence and autonomy; work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with other members of the CYP Public Health Service 0–19 to provide services in response to identified needs, including safeguarding and supporting children and young people and their families, using evidence‑based, early intervention strategies.
• Maintain good working relationships with partners, colleagues and community organisations providing health advice regarding the management and care of clients/service users.
• Evaluate care and take appropriate action to lead to improvements in quality standards.
• Work autonomously under the guidance of the specialist community public health nurse and support and train junior members of the team, including students.
• Support hybrid working with remote home working and covering the locality of Weymouth and Portland; discuss flexible hours at interview stage.

Qualifications and requirements

• This is a part‑time post of 22.5 or 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hours can be worked flexibly (e.g., condensed hours or shorter hours across five days).
• Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.
• Applications from candidates that require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust, serving almost 800,000 people with a wide range of community and mental health services. We are an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and opportunity for all.

How to apply / contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Sarah Williams
Job title: Public Health Locality Lead
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Additional information: Jade Laycock – [e-mail], 07920 595408