Staff Nurse - School Health

Devon County Council; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Public Health Staff Nurse to work in the Tiverton/Cullompton area. This role involves delivering the Healthy Child Programme and collaborating with Health Visitors to support children's health needs. Candidates must be Registered Nurses with a valid driver's license. Benefits include NHS pension, development opportunities, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Development Opportunities

Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Registered Nurses from varied backgrounds encouraged to apply.
• Active driver's license and access to a car required.
• Understanding of health visiting and school nursing recommended.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Healthy Child Programme with Health Visitors.
• Support health needs of children and families.
• Engage in multi-agency working.

Skills

Understanding of Community Practice

Knowledge of Public Health Issues

Recent professional development

Ability to influence healthy outcomes

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Public Health Staff Nurse with Health Visiting/School Nursing team. Tiverton/Cullompton - 34 hours. Other positions are available across Devon.

Please note that an active driver's license and access to a car are required for this post. We do not sponsor Visas for this post. UK Right to Work is required.

Job Overview

Are you a nurse thinking about working in a different way, promoting health and wellness? This is an excellent opportunity for Registered Nurses from a variety of backgrounds and experience to develop their career in working with children and families.

You will have the opportunity to deliver the Healthy Child Programme with Health Visitors, to develop skills in public health and multi-agency working to support the health needs of the children and families.

Responsibilities and Requirements

We currently have a vacancy in Tiverton with 34 hours available. Other hours may be available - please enquire within. You should have evidence of recent professional development and an understanding of Community Practice and Public Health Issues.

If you have the drive and passion to influence healthy outcomes for communities and families and in doing so help make a difference to the lives of children and families then we would like to hear from you.

Benefits

• NHS pension scheme
• Development Opportunities
• Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme
• Flexible working within service hours
• Employee Assistance Program

We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection. Successful applicants can apply to commence an appropriate training programme in the future to be a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse).