Main area Children and Families Public Health Service Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week ((1x 37.5hrs for Poole East, 1x 22.5hrs for Bournemouth North)) Job ref 152-M216.25
Employer Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Winton Health Centre Town Bournemouth Salary £27,485 - £30,162 p.a. / pro rata for part time Salary period Yearly Closing 07/09/2025 23:59
CYP Public Health Nursery Nurse 0-11yrs
Band 4
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Nurses to work within our dynamic Poole East and Bournemouth North 0-19 Public Health Teams ( health visiting and school nursing).
The role will involve working with children (0-11 years) and their families.The successful candidate will work within the Children and Young People Public Health (CYP PH) Service to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. Additionally including targeted interventions and support to children and their families, as delegated by and under the supervision of the named health visitor or school nurse, whilst working closely with all members of the 0-19 PH team.
Available Posts:
Part - time (22.5hrs) - Bournemouth North
Full-time (37.5hrs) - Poole East
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
To support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme for children aged 0 to 11 and their families as delegated by and under the supervision of the named health visitor or school nurse, whilst working closely with all members of the 0-19 Public Health team.
For babies and children under 5 years duties include undertaking development reviews in a variety of community settings, supporting drop in clinics, health promotion and supporting families within a variety of areas such as sleep, feeding and behaviour, and the delivery of the 0-5 Parentline service.
For school aged children duties include promoting the health of the school aged population and their families through the delivery of school drop in clinics, Parentline 5-19 service and Request for Support referrals.
Working for our organisation
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’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 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 are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main 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.
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 do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person specification
Knowledge Skills and Training
* BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years Or CACHE Diploma in Child care and Education, Level 3 (2 year course) Or NVQ/SNVQ level 3 in Early Years and Education Or NNEB Diploma
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Job Specific Experience
* Recent experience in a comparable role
* Recent experience of working with other agencies including the Voluntary and Community Sector
* Team player willing to promote the team Ethos
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES
* Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to organise own time and prioritise own workload
BUSINESS TRAVEL
* Subject to the provisions of the equality act, able to travel using own vehicle on trust business.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
* 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
* Health and wellbeing services
* Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
* Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
* Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
* Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
* Relocation costs where applicable
* Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
* NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.
What you need to do:
Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed. At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.
Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Emma Callear Job title Public Health Locality Lead Bournemouth North Email address emma.callear@nhs.net Telephone number 07881008649 Additional information
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Lisa Plewka
Public Health Locality Lead Poole West
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