Devon County Council

Public Health Staff Nurse School Health

The closing date is 30 June 2025

Job summary

Public Health Staff Nurse with School Nursing team in North Devon

Please ensure that you open the job description to view so that the full essential criteria required for the post can be sighted.

We do not sponsor Visas for this post. UK Right to Work is required.

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?

Main duties of the job

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 and to develop skills in public health and multi-agency working to support the health needs of children and families.

We currently have a vacancy of 32.5 hours per week in North Devon . 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 (Health Visitor or School Nurse).

Please note that an active drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.

About us

Benefits

- Employee Assistance Program

- NHS pension scheme

- Development Opportunities

- Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

- Flexible working within service hours

  • 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 ourEquality and Diversity webpages.
  • 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.
  • Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice.
  • For more information about Working for Devon please visitour Working for Devon page.
  • We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time.UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit:Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
  • This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0011-25-7951

Job locations

Devon County Council

North Walk

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 1EE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.

Please ensure that you open the job description to view so that the full essential criteria required for the post can be sighted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.

Please ensure that you open the job description to view so that the full essential criteria required for the post can be sighted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN with active NMC registration.
  • Educated to degree level nursing or healthcare related is preferable.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

Experience

Essential

  • Clear understanding of the needs of Children/Young People and their families.
  • Knowledge of national and local strategies pertaining to Children and Young people and the public health agenda.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Proficient in assessment of health needs, evaluation, and action planning.
  • Management of caseloads.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Public health activities.
  • Experience of teaching or mentorship.
  • Evidence of leadership skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN with active NMC registration.
  • Educated to degree level nursing or healthcare related is preferable.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

Experience

Essential

  • Clear understanding of the needs of Children/Young People and their families.
  • Knowledge of national and local strategies pertaining to Children and Young people and the public health agenda.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Proficient in assessment of health needs, evaluation, and action planning.
  • Management of caseloads.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Public health activities.
  • Experience of teaching or mentorship.
  • Evidence of leadership skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Devon County Council

North Walk

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 1EE


Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Devon County Council

North Walk

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 1EE


Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Laura Grimshaw

laura.grimshaw@devon.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0011-25-7951

Job locations

Devon County Council

North Walk

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 1EE


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Devon County Council's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)