Public Health Staff Nurse, School Nursing

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Public Health Staff Nurse with Health Visiting/School Nursing team, South Hams. Other positions are available across Devon. Please ensure that you open the job description to view the full essential criteria required for the post.

Are you a nurse thinking about working in a different way, promoting health and wellness? Interested in the opportunity to work with Families and Children within the Community setting? 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. We currently have a vacancy in the South Hams with full-time hours available. Other hours may be available - please enquire within.

Our Public Health Nurse teams are innovative, enthusiastic, and motivated to deliver the best healthy outcomes for children and families within Devon. Excellent peer-based support and supervision will be given while you develop your knowledge, skills, and competence.

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.

Successful applicants can apply to commence an appropriate training programme in the future to be a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse).

Benefits:

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

Interview Date: 20/09/2024

We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.

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.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours, etc.

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

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

This role requires a DBS disclosure.