Public Health Staff Nurse (School Nurse)

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.

We currently have a vacancy in Tiverton with 33.75 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 sohelpmake 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 and/or School Nurse).

Please note that an active drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.

Please 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 as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working with Public health activities.; - Experience of teaching or mentorship.; - Evidence of leadership skills.

Qualifications

Essential: - RN with active NMC registration.; - Educated to degree level nursing or healthcare related is preferable.; - Evidence of continuing professional development.