We’re working to improve the lives of children under 0‑5 and their families in Somerset and you’ll be a key part of that.
Responsibilities
* Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery.
* Provide leadership and supervision to other members of the Public Health Team, ensuring you delegate appropriately and work within Somerset Local Authority policies and procedures.
* Take responsibility for the outcomes of children and collaborate with key partners to address identified public health needs.
* Develop and foster effective professional relationships and networks with families and other key partners.
* Provide families and children 0‑5 with a service that promotes their physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing.
* Contribute to multi‑agency early support assessment of children and families and take on lead professional role where appropriate.
* Apply Somerset Council’s dynamic Working Strategy to this position.
Corporate Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy, and professional codes of conduct to uphold best practice.
Qualifications
* Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability.
* Demonstrated working knowledge of the Public Health and Preventative Strategy.
* Working knowledge of child protection procedures and policies.
* Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post‑Graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification pre‑1988).
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Nurse Prescriber V100 Qualification or equivalent.
* Ability to organise and deliver education in a 1‑to‑1 or group setting.
* Responsibility for a caseload and ability to delegate, organise and prioritise workload.
* Ability to lead teams of Public Health Nurses, staff nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
* Report writing knowledge and skills.
* IT competence.
* Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy.
* Audit and research skills.
* Ability to speak fluent English.
Benefits
* Salary in line with Agenda for Change Band 6 (£38,682 to £46,580 per annum, £30,945 to £37,263 pro rata for 30 hours per week).
* 30‑hour per week work schedule.
* Based in South Somerset.
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme (subject to meeting certain criteria) or auto‑enrolment onto the generous Pension Scheme with optional pension enhancement through an Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
* Great training and development opportunities with supportive management.
* iHV professional membership.
* Flexible family‑friendly working patterns (working between 9:00‑5:00, Monday to Friday).
* Prioritised superb safeguarding, clinical, and restorative supervision.
* Opportunity to fulfil your leadership role within the team.
* Continuing professional development opportunities.
* 30 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave.
* Staff discounts in gyms.
* Employee assistance and a variety of employee well‑being services.
* Flexible benefits scheme via salary sacrifice (e.g., cycle for work, health screenings).
* My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
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