Community Staff Nurse - Health Visitor
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Job summary
We are looking for a Community Staff Nurse in the Health Visiting Team to join our award-winning service in Somerset. Using your lived experience, you will be able to get involved in service development and share ideas and best practice.
- The salary for this post is in line with Agenda for Change Band 5, which has a current salary range of £27,055 - £32,934 per annum.
- Part-and Full-time hours will be considered
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, Subject to meeting certain criteria, or Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
We have office bases in a wide number of locations across the County, including Wells, Glastonbury Yeovil, Frome, Wincanton, Langport, and Crewkerne, among others! If you're looking to join us in Somerset, where possible well aim to match you to a team and location that suits you.
If you want to get to know our team, come and visit us or learn more about the role, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
We are a team with a strong Public Health Focus committed to improving the health and well-being of our children and families in Somerset using good leadership skills and a sound knowledge base in safeguarding and child protection processes.
You must be an NMC registered Nurse or Midwife and an interest of holistically addressing the health needs of children aged 0-5 years and their families.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
In Somerset we have continued to re-shape the way Health Visitors work and our experience gained throughout the pandemic, has enabled us to build on innovative practices to keep delivering the Healthy Child Programme, holistically meeting families' needs. This has been achieved by working collaboratively with our partner agencies and building community capacity.
In addition, we offer:
- Flexible, family friendly working patterns, working between 9:00 - 5:00 Monday to Friday
- Prioritised superb Safeguarding, Clinical, and Restorative supervision
- The opportunity to fulfil your leadership role within the team
- Continuing Professional Development opportunities
- 29 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays!), with the opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave.
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
- A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
- My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
Details
Date posted
15 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£27,055 to £32,934 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
K0002-23-0012
Job locations
Sydenham Childrens Centre
Fairfax Road
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4LS
Acorns Childrens Centre
110 Roman Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 2BL
Somerset West & Taunton Council
Killick Way
Williton
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 4QA
Wincanton Community Venture
Balsam Park
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9HB
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset County Council
Address
Sydenham Childrens Centre
Fairfax Road
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4LS
Employer's website
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


