Team Leader

Devon County Council; East Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Public Health Nurse Manager to lead nursing teams across various locations. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring effective service delivery, and promoting health through evidence-based practices. Applicants must demonstrate fluency in English and be eligible to work in the UK. The council offers a supportive work environment with flexible arrangements and various employee benefits including an NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Development Opportunities

Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is essential.
• DBS disclosure required for safeguarding.
• Right to work in the UK is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead public health nursing teams effectively.
• Manage day-to-day operations and service delivery.
• Promote safeguarding and evidence-based care.

Job description

Overview

The post holder will be responsible for the day‑to‑day clinical and operational leadership and management of public health nursing teams in Exeter, Crediton and East Devon. They will ensure the delivery of an effective and appropriate service that identifies need within a family, school or community and addresses health inequalities. This includes first line safeguarding advice and supervision. In addition, the post holder will support the development and implementation of service development, standard setting, clinical audit and benchmarking, to deliver needs‑led evidence‑based care that supports the local and national priorities.

Responsibilities

The post holder will lead the public health nursing teams in Exeter, Crediton and East Devon, ensuring effective delivery of services, safeguarding, standard setting, clinical audit and benchmarking. They will manage day‑to‑day operations, support evidence‑based care and promote the local and national priorities within the public health sector.

Diversity and Inclusion

DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.

Safeguarding and Equality

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Qualifications

• Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• DBS disclosure required.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Benefits

• NHS pension scheme.
• Development Opportunities.
• Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements – hybrid, part‑time, condensed hours.
• Employee Assistance Program.