4-month contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* This is a 4-month contract with a local authority to deliver a comprehensive, needs-led 0–19 Public Health Nursing Service in accordance with the Healthy Child Programme. The role is pivotal in supporting children, young people, and families to achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes. It emphasises prevention, early intervention, safeguarding, and partnership working, utilising a trauma-informed and resident-centred approach.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Deliver care as a Registered Nurse or Midwife under the supervision of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN).
* Provide a high-quality public health nursing service in line with the Healthy Child Programme (0–19), including mandated contacts.
* Manage a delegated caseload, working autonomously where appropriate and prioritising workload effectively.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with children, young people, families, and multi-agency partners.
* Contribute to and support holistic assessments, ensuring appropriate, cost-effective interventions are implemented.
Essential Experience Required
* Experience working as a Registered Nurse or Midwife, ideally within a community or public health setting.
* Experience working with children, young people, and families, including vulnerable groups.
Essential Qualifications Required
* Registered Nurse or Midwife with active NMC registration.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Additional qualification in public health nursing or SCPHN (desirable).
Additional Information
* Working hours: 37 hours per week
* Enhanced DBS required.
* DFE Post Qualification Experience (PQE)
* Location: Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JH, United Kingdom
* Bi-weekly schedule
* The role closes on 22nd May 2026, apply ASAP.