Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, School Nursing

Transformationunitgm; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the East Midlands seeks a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse to deliver vital health services for young people. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 annually, pro rata, with various flexible hours. You will join a proactive team committed to enhancing public health outcomes in the community. Ideal candidates will possess SCPHN qualification and demonstrate leadership qualities. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment await you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, increasing with service

Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits

Health service discounts and online benefits

Qualifications

• SCPHN qualification required.
• Experience in safeguarding children and young people.
• Commitment to developing Public Health Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess health needs of children and families.
• Lead a skilled mixed team to deliver services.
• Deliver The Lancaster Model approach.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership experience

Understanding of public health

Ability to manage workload

Education

Teaching qualification

Nurse prescriber

Job description

Main area Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (various hours; 22.5-37.5 hours per week) Job ref 383-CHI-6324-25

Employer Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Paul's House Town Derby Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/12/2025 23:59

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, School Nursing

NHS AfC: Band 6

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

Do you have the SCPHN qualification?

How would you like to provide high-quality care for our young people and future generations?

We have introduced The Lancaster Model, to provide us with an evidence-based framework, enabling us to deliver an up-to-date Public Health service, based on local evidence.

You will be supported by an integrated team of exceptional health professionals, all working towards one goal, "to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we serve," in a service that has been awarded as Outstanding by CQC.

Are you someone who aspires to be part of a great, stable service, which is highly regarded as a beacon of national success for its innovative approach?

Look no further!

Main duties of the job

We have an opportunity for 2 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – School Nurse who will contribute towards life changing differences for local children, working closely with relatives; carers and the wider educational system.

If you are committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families and have strong Leadership Qualities we would like to hear from you.

For this post you will need to be proactive and enthusiastic.

You will be key to assessing health needs of children and young people and families.

You must be dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of children and families in Derby City and have a real commitment to implementing service user feedback to improve services and evidence the difference you are making.

Your role will include safeguarding responsibility and you will work in partnership with colleagues from both statutory and voluntary agencies to actively promote and develop a more integrated 0-19 Public Health System.

You will be based within a multi-disciplinary team in Derby City.

As a Public Health Nurse you will demonstrate good leadership skills, be committed to developing your own practice and that of others.

You must be receptive and responsive to change and be willing to adopt and evaluate different ways of working and leading the development of more integrated systems, processes and practice.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities
• Relocation package may be available

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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• Delivery of The Lancaster Model
• Leading a skill mixed team
• Developing evidence based practice
• Partnership Working
• Supervision of Staff
• Working with management team to deliver the service specification

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA.

We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work.

We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa’s and Immigration. Please note that as the current salary threshold is £25,000 it is unlikely we will be able to offer sponsorship for this post as without 2 years previous NHS Service at Band 3 you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship (bank and agency service is excluded). This would apply to anyone who has current time limited right to work in the UK and would require sponsorship in the near future commencing at the bottom of the band. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website

Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

Person specification

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and non-verbal
• Ability to manage own work load
• Evidence of leadership
• Excellent understanding of public health role
• Experience of working a corporate case load
• Experience of leading a skill mix team

Training and qualifications

• Teaching qualification
• Nurse prescriber

Knowledge and experience

• Good understanding on the healthy child program
• knowledge of safeguarding children and young people
• Commitment to developing Public Health Nursing
• Clinical supervision experience

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Ms Susanna Scales Job title Clinical Lead - School Nursing Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07554 112565 Additional information

We welcome discussion and/or informal visits.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of all our staff.