Public Health Advisor/Nursery Nurse
The closing date is 11 May 2026
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
An opportunity has arisen to join the Families' Health and Wellbeing 0-19 Service delivering public health services to children and families across Staffordshire.
We have a vacancy for a Band 4 Public Health Advisor/Nursery Nurse based in the Lichfield and Surrounds South Staffs Team. This post is a part time (18.75 hours) vacancy.
We are looking for a motivated and conscientious professional with excellent communication skills who has the ability to work independently and as part of a corporate skill mixed 0-19 team delivering the Healthy Child Programme (2026) using a public health approach.
You will require appropriate qualifications for the role and have excellent communication and development assessment skills, partnership working and a strong commitment towards delivering aspects of the Healthy Child Programme. The successful applicant will need to work to the service specification and demonstrate the trust values at all times. You will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all aspects of safeguarding children whilst being supported by robust supervision, guidelines, policies along with role specific training and development.
Main duties of the job
* Support aspects of the Healthy Child Programme for a varied, unique and diverse population.
* Carry out thorough development assessments for the children within our population.
* Work across clinic venues and family homes.
* Support local families on a variety of issues including developmental and behaviour concerns.
* Lead by example and encourage effective team working to develop others and ensure the best outcomes for our children and families.
* Communicate with colleagues within our own service, along with partner agencies across the health service, social care and the local authority, through referrals and information sharing.
* Support other members of the team with involvement in our well baby clinic.
The successful applicant must have the ability to travel within the Trust.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust. We lead the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Job responsibilities
* Work in a skilled mixed team to support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
* Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the job description and person specification.
* Work within your scope of practice.
* Demonstrate at all times the Values of Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust.
* Be a Nursery Nurse/Public Health Advisor and have an understanding of the knowledge and skills required for the post. Focus on children and young people's health and contribute to universal and mandated contacts defined within the Healthy Child Programme 0-19.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Higher Apprenticeship level 5 / Foundation Degree / Diploma (QCF / NVQ level 4) in a related subject.
* NNEB or equivalent.
* Safeguarding training.
* Data security training.
* Solihull Approach training.
* Information Governance training.
Experience
* Experience of the assessment of development of children and young people.
* Experience of working in a similar role in the health service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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