Associate Public Health Nurse

Job summary

Ready for a new challenge where you can make a real difference? Are you a Registered Adult Nurse, Children's Nurse or Midwife looking to take your career in an exciting new direction? Join our 019 Public Health Nursing Service and help give children, young people and families across Rotherham the best possible start in life. This is more than a nursing role. Its an opportunity to work at the heart of our communities, building trusted relationships, promoting healthier lives and making a lasting difference. You'll:

• Empower families to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing
• Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Work across homes, schools and community settings, with variety built into every day.
• Join a forward-thinking, supportive team while enjoying the autonomy to make an impact.

Main duties of the job

Make a difference where it matters most. Join our 019 Public Health Nursing Service and play an important part in improving the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families across Rotherham. This is a varied and rewarding community role where you'll build trusted relationships with families and work alongside schools, partner agencies and voluntary organisations to deliver care that is responsive, accessible and centred around individual need. You'll:

• Support families through health promotion, prevention, advice and education
• Deliver universal and targeted interventions across the 019 age range
• Work in homes, schools and community settings, bringing care closer to families
• Identify health needs and help tackle inequalities within local communities
• Work collaboratively to safeguard and support children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Empower families to build confidence and make positive choices about their health and wellbeing

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Details

• Date posted: 20 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 10 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9165-26-10-009a
• Job locations: Aston Joint Service Centre, Worksop Road, Swallownest, Rotherham, S26 4WD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).