Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to join the Public Health Nursing Service to lead the daily operations and ongoing development of our dedicated team at the 0-19 Health Advice Line for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management, development, and support of the 0-19 Health Advice Line team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality health advice and support to children, young people, and their families.
Main duties of the job
As Team Manager, this role will be part of the leadership team, overseeing a group of healthcare practitioners including Health Visitors, School Nurses, and Community Nurses in providing advice, guidance, and troubleshooting, while collaborating with colleagues across the wider Together for Families directorate and external partners. The position requires experience in delivering care through digital approaches to improve access for our families. The 0-19 Health Advice Line is an integral part of the innovative and continuous digital development of the Public Health Nursing service offer to children, young people and families across Cornwall.
About us
Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.
Our core employee rewards and benefits include:
a competitive salary.
a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions
a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.
Details Date posted
25 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0021-700003212
Job locations
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY
Job description Job responsibilities
The Service and Team:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to join the Public Health Nursing Service to lead the daily operations and ongoing development of our dedicated team at the 0-19 Health Advice Line for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
You will be employed by Cornwall Council on Agenda for Change terms and conditions which will acknowledge your NHS continuous service and allow you to continue an NHS pension.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management, development, and support of the 0-19 Health Advice Line team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality health advice and support to children, young people, and their families.
The Role:
We have a 0.8 FTE (4 days) post, fixed-term for 12 months.
As Team Manager, this role will be part of the leadership team, overseeing a group of healthcare practitioners including Health Visitors, School Nurses, and Community Nurses in providing advice, guidance, and troubleshooting, while collaborating with colleagues across the wider Together for Families directorate and external partners. The position requires experience in delivering care through digital approaches to improve access for our families. The 0-19 Health Advice Line is an integral part of the innovative and continuous digital development of the Public Health Nursing service offer to children, young people and families across Cornwall.
The role is subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and is an equal opportunities employer.
What youll need to succeed:
You will need to be a Community Specialist Practitioner in Public Health (BSc Hons) or equivalent in School Nursing, with active professional registration with the NMC. Candidates should have substantial experience as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN), supported by ongoing professional development, along with a proven background in project management, workforce planning, and/or service development. Comprehensive and current knowledge of commissioned services, safeguarding practices, and family-centred public health approaches is essential, as is experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams. Advanced IT proficiency, including expertise in clinical record keeping systems, is also expected. The ability to lead and contribute effectively to service and organisational change initiatives, combined with a strong capacity to perform under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines, is crucial.
Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert
Job description Job responsibilities
The Service and Team:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to join the Public Health Nursing Service to lead the daily operations and ongoing development of our dedicated team at the 0-19 Health Advice Line for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
You will be employed by Cornwall Council on Agenda for Change terms and conditions which will acknowledge your NHS continuous service and allow you to continue an NHS pension.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management, development, and support of the 0-19 Health Advice Line team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality health advice and support to children, young people, and their families.
The Role:
We have a 0.8 FTE (4 days) post, fixed-term for 12 months.
As Team Manager, this role will be part of the leadership team, overseeing a group of healthcare practitioners including Health Visitors, School Nurses, and Community Nurses in providing advice, guidance, and troubleshooting, while collaborating with colleagues across the wider Together for Families directorate and external partners. The position requires experience in delivering care through digital approaches to improve access for our families. The 0-19 Health Advice Line is an integral part of the innovative and continuous digital development of the Public Health Nursing service offer to children, young people and families across Cornwall.
The role is subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and is an equal opportunities employer.
What youll need to succeed:
You will need to be a Community Specialist Practitioner in Public Health (BSc Hons) or equivalent in School Nursing, with active professional registration with the NMC. Candidates should have substantial experience as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN), supported by ongoing professional development, along with a proven background in project management, workforce planning, and/or service development. Comprehensive and current knowledge of commissioned services, safeguarding practices, and family-centred public health approaches is essential, as is experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams. Advanced IT proficiency, including expertise in clinical record keeping systems, is also expected. The ability to lead and contribute effectively to service and organisational change initiatives, combined with a strong capacity to perform under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines, is crucial.
Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Cornwall Council
Address
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY
Employer's website
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Cornwall Council
Address
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY
Employer's website
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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