This is a development post and the expectation will be to undertake the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) training in September 2027
The Community Public Health Staff Nurse will work in partnership with children & families in addition to other agencies and multi‑disciplinary teams to support delivery of evidence‑based care programmes in line with the Healthy Child Programme (updated February 2026). To an identified population within a variety of settings, including home, school, clinic and community venues.
To contribute to the Public Health agenda, meet Public Health targets and reduce health inequalities in partnership with key agencies meeting National agendas.
The post includes identification, monitoring and support to vulnerable children, including those whose welfare and safety may be at risk, working within child protection procedures and in collaboration with other agencies.
To work under the supervision of a band 6 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN).
Work as an integrated member of 0 to 19 Torbay, provide current high quality services, support and interventions to families and carers with children aged 0 to 19 years, 25 if SEND. Empower families, enabling them to make decisions that affect their family’s future health and wellbeing within Torbay. Undertake the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme under the direction of the School Nursing workforce and be aware of the impact of trauma on children’s life outcomes.
Collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary team in offering public health services and family support to the community. Work in a variety of settings, including home visits, clinic settings, schools, children’s centres and other community venues.
* Under the direction of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) work with the multi-agency team to support those children, young people and their families in need of additional support and those at risk of significant harm, including participating in Team Around the Family meetings and supporting Child Protection Meetings (where appropriate). This includes undertaking the role of lead professional or key worker for children and families with the most complex needs.
* Is aware of and complies with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s policies, protocols, guidelines, and procedures.
The 0 to 19 Torbay Public Health Nursing team works in collaboration with Action For Children, to provide preventative and supportive healthcare to children, young people and their families within Torbay. This includes the monitoring and provision of targeted support to vulnerable children and those whose welfare and safety may be at risk.
The post holder works as a member of the 0 to 19 Torbay Public Health Nursing team maintaining a public health focus under the supervision of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse to deliver the Healthy Child Programme in a variety of settings including the home and community settings.
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