Staff Nurse - School Health

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  • Tiverton, Devon
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 14 days ago
Part Time 34 hours per weekPublic Health Staff Nurse with School Nursing team. Tiverton/Cullompton. Other positions are available across Devon. Please see Public Health Nursing - Working for Devon | Devon County Council for more information.Please ensure that you open the job description to view so that the full essential criteria required for the post can be sighted.We do not sponsor Visas for this post. UK Right to Work is required.Are you a nurse thinking about working in a different way, promoting health and wellness?Interested in the opportunity to work with Families and Children within the Community setting?This is an excellent opportunity for Registered Nurses from a variety of backgrounds and experience to develop their career in working with children and families. You will have the opportunity to deliver the Healthy Child Programme with Health Visitors, to develop skills in public health and multi-agency working to support the health needs of the children and families.Main duties of the jobThis is an excellent opportunity for Registered Nurses from a variety of backgrounds and experience to develop their career in working with children and families. You will have the opportunity to deliver the Healthy Child Programme with Health Visitors, to develop skills in public health and multi-agency working to support the health needs of the children and families.We currently have a vacancy in Tiverton/Cullompton with 34 hours available. Other hours may be available-please enquire within. Our Public Health Nurse teams are innovative, enthusiastic and motivated to deliver the best healthy outcomes for children and families within Devon. Excellent peer-based support and supervision will be given while you develop your knowledge, skills and competence.You should have evidence of recent professional development and an understanding of Community Practice and Public Health Issues. If you have the drive and passion to influence healthy outcomes for communities and families and in doing so help make a difference to the lives of children and families then we would like to hear from you.Successful applicants can apply to commence an appropriate training programme in the future to be a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse).Please note that an active drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.About usBenefits- Employee Assistance Program- NHS pension scheme- Development Opportunities- Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme- Flexible working within service hoursWe are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberF0011-25-8366Job locationsPhoenix LaneTivertonDevonEX16 0SAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria asdescribed in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria asdescribed in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Clear understanding of the needs of Children/Young People and their families.
  • Knowledge of national and local strategies pertaining to Children and Young people and the public health agenda.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Proficient in assessment of health needs, evaluation, and action planning.
  • Management of caseloads.
Desirable
  • Experience of working with Public health activities.
  • Experience of teaching or mentorship.
  • Evidence of leadership skills.
QualificationsEssential
  • RN with active NMC registration.
  • Educated to degree level nursing or healthcare related is preferable.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Clear understanding of the needs of Children/Young People and their families.
  • Knowledge of national and local strategies pertaining to Children and Young people and the public health agenda.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Proficient in assessment of health needs, evaluation, and action planning.
  • Management of caseloads.
Desirable
  • Experience of working with Public health activities.
  • Experience of teaching or mentorship.
  • Evidence of leadership skills.
QualificationsEssential
  • RN with active NMC registration.
  • Educated to degree level nursing or healthcare related is preferable.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

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