Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Trainee

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to begin your career as a Health Visitor in Plymouth, working with children and families to enhance health. This trainee position offers professional development and integration into a supportive Public Health Nursing team aimed at delivering excellent community health services.

Benefits

Work mobile and laptop provided

Flexible working opportunities

Internal and external training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold NMC registration with 120 CAT points at Level 2.
• Strong commitment to continuous professional development.
• Knowledge of child social, health, and wellbeing needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Work in various community settings under health visitor direction.
• Deliver health enhancing activities for children and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Problem-solving

Education

NMC Level 1 Registration

Job description

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the community as a Health Visitor, working with children and families to improve their health and well-being? Are you ambitious, enthusiastic, energetic, and keen to develop the required skills and knowledge to support you in gaining access to the Specialist Practitioner training programme?

If so, Livewell Southwest has an exciting opportunity for you to join the Public Health Nursing Service as a trainee Health Visitor (18 months fixed-term full time hours).

The successful candidates will work within the locality based Public Health Nursing Teams across Plymouth. The competency-based framework and learning opportunities will support your access to the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Programme (SCPHN/HV). This post will also be supported by the Team Managers, Specialist Practice Assessors, and colleagues, to support you and your learning.

The Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Programme is offered by Livewell Southwest, and academic provider to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job.

You will be working as part of an integrated skill mix team, supporting the implementation of the Healthy Child Programme under the direction of the Health Visitors. Delivering the service requirements, you will be working in a variety of community settings, across one of the five localities, including homes of families. We ask that you have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, along with great communication skills and a passion for working with children, young people and families.

As we grow and innovate, we maintain a team-focused approach that includes the benefits of a robust induction and preceptorship programmes, outstanding safeguarding, clinical and management supervision and an excellent range of internal and external training opportunities to support on-going professional development.

The teams current operating hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Some of the benefits of joining our team:

You will be provided with a work mobile and a work laptop to ensure connectivity where you work

Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work- life balance.

Excellent learning and development opportunities.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa, pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

B9832-2025-NM-9771

Job locations

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

Job description Job responsibilities

Dimensions and Context of Role

To work as a member of the Public Health Nursing team providing a service to children and their families as delegated by the Health Visitor. To participate in the implementation of The Healthy Child Programme under the direction of the Health Visitor.

The post holder will be expected to work in various community settings including the homes of families. As a Development Community Public Health Nurse, there is an understanding that the employee has been selected to be fast tracked onto the Specialist Public Health Nursing (SCPHN Health Visitor) course. Each Development Community Public Health Nurse will be expected to complete and work within the designated competency framework as provided by LSW and in addition, complete a mutually agreed learning contract. The Development Community Public Health Nurse will be supported by a Practice Assessor and the wider PHN team.

NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Each registered Nurse, Midwife and Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) shall always act, in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence, to uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of the profession, to service the interests of society and above all to safeguard the interests of individual patients and clients.

Each registered Nurse, midwife and SCPHN is accountable for his or her practice, and in the exercise of professional accountability shall act in accordance with the guidance laid down in the code.

Periodic Registration

Each registered nurse must ensure their NMC registration is up to date and the post holder is therefore authorised to practice.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post:

After a period of induction and upon completion of the Development Staff Nurse competency framework the post holder will be expected: -

Work with the PHN team to achieve the Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

To provide support to families within a variety of community settings under the direction of the HV/SN, considering the diverse social, health and wellbeing needs of the community.

To plan and deliver health enhancing activities for children and their families to include working in groups, child health clinics, developmental review clinics, and on an individual basis.

To provide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parenting skills, and delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families as identified by the health visitor

To support breastfeeding and parent infant relationships applying the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative standards.

To be fully aware and understand of local safeguarding policies and procedures.

To work in partnership with Children Centres and Early Years settings to promote the health and well-being of the local population

To fulfil other professional responsibilities within the team or as a representative of the team, under the direction of the Health Visitor.

To act as a supervisor / assessor for pre-registration nursing students and new staff and to support students in placement by providing a suitable learning environment and experience.

To participate in clinical and child protection supervision.

To liaise with other agencies and services to provide integrated and cohesive support for children and their families, under the direction of the health visitor.

To provide care that is evidence based and support others in their developing their practice.

To contribute to the development of planned teaching programmes and participate in the training for students and new staff.

To work within the boundaries of the staff nurse competency framework.

To liaise with other agencies and services to provide integrated and cohesive support for children and their families, under the direction of the health visitor.

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Practice and exercise professional accountability at all times.

To maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive records of care, following the standard operational procedures for the service.

To participate in research, audit and data collection as required.

To review and critically evaluate own professional practice and demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional and practice development; including annual review.

To work alongside Practice Assessors to ensure that opportunities to gain additional experiences into the role of the Health Visitor are gained

To complete reflective writing in line with requirements set by mentors, Practice Assessors or Professional Development Lead to assist with preparation for the SCPHN course.

Key Working relationships:

To work with individuals, families, schools and the community.

To work in multi-agency partnerships, for example, Social care and other agencies.

The wider SCPHN 0-19 team and LIVEWELL SOUTHWEST, e.g. Public Health, Children and Families, Performance Management.

The Primary Health Care Team.

United Hospitals Plymouth departments, e.g. Paediatric Department; Neonatal Outreach, Emergency Department, Safeguarding Children's Office.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Midwifery

Education departments, e.g. Plymouth University/UWE and Professional Training & Development Department

Schools, Nurseries and Children Centres.

Job description Job responsibilities

Dimensions and Context of Role

To work as a member of the Public Health Nursing team providing a service to children and their families as delegated by the Health Visitor. To participate in the implementation of The Healthy Child Programme under the direction of the Health Visitor.

The post holder will be expected to work in various community settings including the homes of families. As a Development Community Public Health Nurse, there is an understanding that the employee has been selected to be fast tracked onto the Specialist Public Health Nursing (SCPHN Health Visitor) course. Each Development Community Public Health Nurse will be expected to complete and work within the designated competency framework as provided by LSW and in addition, complete a mutually agreed learning contract. The Development Community Public Health Nurse will be supported by a Practice Assessor and the wider PHN team.

NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Each registered Nurse, Midwife and Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) shall always act, in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence, to uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of the profession, to service the interests of society and above all to safeguard the interests of individual patients and clients.

Each registered Nurse, midwife and SCPHN is accountable for his or her practice, and in the exercise of professional accountability shall act in accordance with the guidance laid down in the code.

Periodic Registration

Each registered nurse must ensure their NMC registration is up to date and the post holder is therefore authorised to practice.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post:

After a period of induction and upon completion of the Development Staff Nurse competency framework the post holder will be expected: -

Work with the PHN team to achieve the Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

To provide support to families within a variety of community settings under the direction of the HV/SN, considering the diverse social, health and wellbeing needs of the community.

To plan and deliver health enhancing activities for children and their families to include working in groups, child health clinics, developmental review clinics, and on an individual basis.

To provide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parenting skills, and delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families as identified by the health visitor

To support breastfeeding and parent infant relationships applying the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative standards.

To be fully aware and understand of local safeguarding policies and procedures.

To work in partnership with Children Centres and Early Years settings to promote the health and well-being of the local population

To fulfil other professional responsibilities within the team or as a representative of the team, under the direction of the Health Visitor.

To act as a supervisor / assessor for pre-registration nursing students and new staff and to support students in placement by providing a suitable learning environment and experience.

To participate in clinical and child protection supervision.

To liaise with other agencies and services to provide integrated and cohesive support for children and their families, under the direction of the health visitor.

To provide care that is evidence based and support others in their developing their practice.

To contribute to the development of planned teaching programmes and participate in the training for students and new staff.

To work within the boundaries of the staff nurse competency framework.

To liaise with other agencies and services to provide integrated and cohesive support for children and their families, under the direction of the health visitor.

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Practice and exercise professional accountability at all times.

To maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive records of care, following the standard operational procedures for the service.

To participate in research, audit and data collection as required.

To review and critically evaluate own professional practice and demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional and practice development; including annual review.

To work alongside Practice Assessors to ensure that opportunities to gain additional experiences into the role of the Health Visitor are gained

To complete reflective writing in line with requirements set by mentors, Practice Assessors or Professional Development Lead to assist with preparation for the SCPHN course.

Key Working relationships:

To work with individuals, families, schools and the community.

To work in multi-agency partnerships, for example, Social care and other agencies.

The wider SCPHN 0-19 team and LIVEWELL SOUTHWEST, e.g. Public Health, Children and Families, Performance Management.

The Primary Health Care Team.

United Hospitals Plymouth departments, e.g. Paediatric Department; Neonatal Outreach, Emergency Department, Safeguarding Children's Office.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Midwifery

Education departments, e.g. Plymouth University/UWE and Professional Training & Development Department

Schools, Nurseries and Children Centres.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Evidence of commitment to service development.
• Experience of working with other agencies.

Desirable

• Car driver

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of national and local policy in Childrens Service and Public Health.
• Ability to apply theory to practice.
• Knowledge and application of clinical governance.
• Delivery of evidence-based practice.
• Reflective practitioner.

Desirable

• Child Protection awareness.

Skills Essential

• Good presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage academic and practice demands
• Commitment to continuous professional development and recent academic study
• Able to communicate by written, oral and electronic means applying those skills to new settings.
• Ability to work alone and part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work on own initiative and self motivated.
• Resilient and self reliant.
• A flexible approach to meet client/service needs.
• Empathetic and diplomatic in dealing with colleagues, patients and carers.
• Ability to problem solve.
• The postholder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by Livewell Southwest.
• Ability to travel.

Qualifications Essential

• We would be interested to receive applications from experienced and newly qualified nurses- NMC level 1 registration with 120 CAT points at Level 2.
• Evidence of completion of research module.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Evidence of commitment to service development.
• Experience of working with other agencies.

Desirable

• Car driver

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of national and local policy in Childrens Service and Public Health.
• Ability to apply theory to practice.
• Knowledge and application of clinical governance.
• Delivery of evidence-based practice.
• Reflective practitioner.

Desirable

• Child Protection awareness.

Skills Essential

• Good presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage academic and practice demands
• Commitment to continuous professional development and recent academic study
• Able to communicate by written, oral and electronic means applying those skills to new settings.
• Ability to work alone and part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work on own initiative and self motivated.
• Resilient and self reliant.
• A flexible approach to meet client/service needs.
• Empathetic and diplomatic in dealing with colleagues, patients and carers.
• Ability to problem solve.
• The postholder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by Livewell Southwest.
• Ability to travel.

Qualifications Essential

• We would be interested to receive applications from experienced and newly qualified nurses- NMC level 1 registration with 120 CAT points at Level 2.
• Evidence of completion of research module.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)