Public Health Nursing Team Manager

Job Summary

Interviews to be held on 12.3.25

37.5 hours per week.

Are you a highly experienced SCPHN, who leads with compassion, pride and vision? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated Health Visitor or School Nurse to lead and manage the West Port Public Health Nursing team. You will have excellent communication skills and meet the requirements of the Personal Specification and Job Description.

The Team Manager is responsible for the management and leadership of the Public Health Nursing team within the community, to ensure the delivery of a safe, high-quality evidence-based service for children, young people and their families.

The successful candidate will be working within the Public Health Nursing service in the West Port locality. Leading a team of Health Visitors, School Nurses and Family Health Worker support staff delivering the Health Child Programme to children, young people and their families.

If you are an experienced inspirational leader we would like to hear from you.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

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

Main Duties of the Job

The Team Manager is responsible for the management and leadership of the Public Health Nursing team within the community, in order to ensure the delivery of a safe, high-quality evidence-based service for children, young people and their families.

You will lead and co-ordinate the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme 0-19 years to a defined population. Co-ordinate and support the team, monitor the health outcomes and delivery of the programme.

A full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

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.

Date posted: 24 February 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa, pro-rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number: B9832-2025-NM-9692

Job location: 200 Mount Gould Road, Plymouth, PL4 7PY