Public Health Staff Nurse 0 - 19 | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a part-time Public Health Staff Nurse 0 – 19 for 22.5 hours per week. The role involves delivering the Healthy Child Programme and supporting children, young people, and families. Strong evidence-based clinical skills in child and family health are essential. This position offers core working hours from 09:00 to 17:00, with no weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a part-time schedule of 22.5 hours per week with core hours 09:00 – 17:00.
• Eligible candidates must have strong evidence-based clinical skills and experience in child and family health.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Work in partnership with children, young people, and families.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions for an allocated caseload.

Skills

Strong evidence-based clinical skills

Experience in child and family health

Job description

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Public Health Staff Nurses 0 – 19 to join our forward‑thinking Dorchester Locality team. We have a part‑time vacancy of 22.5 hours per week, with core team hours 09:00 – 17:00 and no weekend working.

Key Details

• Part‑time: 22.5 hours per week
• Core hours: 09:00 – 17:00
• No weekend work
• Role: Public Health Staff Nurse 0 – 19
• Location: Dorchester, Dorset

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and work in partnership with children, young people and families, Local Authority Children’s Services, Early Years Providers, Schools, voluntary and community sector agencies and other Health Care providers.
• Work closely 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.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and packages of care to people on an allocated caseload, promoting independence and autonomy, and working within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients/service users.
• Demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence‑based practice and outcome measures.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information in difficult situations using de‑escalation, mediation, resolution and professional Duty of Candour.
• Support the management of change through innovative thinking, use of negotiating skills, self‑awareness and communication.

Requirements

• Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible.
• Employment requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of; DBS update service holders may present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
• Ability to work a part‑time schedule of 22.5 hours per week with core hours 09:00 – 17:00, no weekend working.
• Strong evidence‑based clinical skills and experience in child and family health.

Additional Information

• Dorset HealthCare values diversity, offers equal opportunities and celebrates an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic and the best version of themselves.
• For support with employment skills, contact [e-mail].
• This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.