Public Health Staff Nurse 0 - 19 | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata for part-time |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 August 2025 |
| Location: | West Dorset, Bridport, Lyme Regis, DT3 6SE |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7323945/152-M28024F |
Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Public Health Staff Nurses 0 – 19, to join our forward-thinkingWest Dorset Locality team, covering the areas of Lyme, Bridport, Beaminster and Maiden Newton.
There are two posts available. One post will be for 22.5 hours per week and one post will be for 30 hours per week.
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, the Local Authority Children’s Services, Early Years Providers, Schools, voluntary and community sector agencies and other Health Care providers.
You will be required to work closely with other members of the CYP Public Health Service 0 – 19, to provide services in response to identifiedneeds, including safeguarding and supporting children and young peopleand their families, using evidence-based, early intervention strategies.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
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.
Provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients/service users.
Demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
To evaluate care, taking appropriate action leading to improvement in quality standards through clinical audit, and contributing to root cause analysis and dealing with complaints.
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.
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.
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
This advert closes on Thursday 17 Jul 2025