Closing date: 14 June 2026
Public Health Staff Nurse 0-19
CYP Public Health West Dorset Team is looking for a motivated registered nurse to join our dynamic and innovative 0-19 service. The post holder will work alongside our health visitors and school nurses to deliver the Healthy Child Programme to families with children aged 0-19.
As a Public Health Staff Nurse 0-19, you will participate in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and will work in partnership with children, young people and families in environments such as family hubs, clinic settings, family homes and schools including early years settings. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and packages of care to people on an allocated caseload; promoting independence and autonomy; working within a multi‑disciplinary team.
We offer career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development with a comprehensive and structured induction programme and training. We also offer an excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses.
The role is a part‑time post of 22.5 per week, Monday to Friday. These hours can be worked flexibly, such as working condensed hours or smaller hours covering five days. This can be discussed further at interview stage. This role offers hybrid working with remote home working and covering the Bridport locality.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main duties of the job
* Work as part of the public health team in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
* Provide support for identified health needs in relation to the national and local agenda.
* Develop and maintain partnership working with children, young people and their families.
* Facilitate partnership working across health, education and social care.
* Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
* Work flexibly to meet the needs of the local population.
* Contribute to the development of the service using innovative practice ideas and technology.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up healthcare services. We run 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us "outstanding" in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we encourage each other to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and learn what we don’t yet know. You’ll also be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over‑reliance on AI which negatively impacts applications by removing candidates’ individuality, making it harder to understand who they are and their authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
* Membership of the relevant Professional Body.
* Evidence of recent professional development in an up‑to‑date portfolio.
* Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role.
* Clear knowledge of safeguarding children and adults.
* Clear understanding of the national Children’s Agenda and key Public Health policy drivers.
* Knowledge of Health Needs Assessment.
* Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training.
Job Specific Experience
* Ability to mentor students / supervise other junior staff.
* Demonstrable knowledge of health needs assessment and interventions in area of practice.
* Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice.
* Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively.
* Previous experience within a community setting.
Managerial/Supervisory Experience
* Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff.
Business Travel
* Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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