Band 5 Public Health School Nursing, Development Post

Job overview

This is a development post and the expectation will be to undertake the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) training in September 2027

The Community Public Health Staff Nurse will work in partnership with children & families in addition to other agencies and multi-disciplinary teams to support delivery of evidence-based care programmes in line with the Healthy Child Programme (updated February 2026). To an identified population within a variety of settings, including home, school, clinic and community venues.

To contribute to the Public Health agenda, meet Public Health targets and reduce health inequalities in partnership with key agencies meeting National agendas.

The post includes identification, monitoring and support to vulnerable children, including those whose welfare and safety may be at risk, working within child protection procedures and in collaboration with other agencies.

To work under the supervision of a band 6 Specialist Community Pubic Health Nurse (SCPHN)

Main duties of the job

Work as an integrated member of 0 to 19 Torbay, provide current high quality services, support and interventions to families and carers with children aged 0 to 19 years, 25 if SEND.  Empower families, enabling them to make decisions that affect their family’s future health and wellbeing within Torbay. Undertake the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme under the direction of the School Nursing workforce and need to be aware of the impact of trauma on children’s life outcomes.

Collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary team in offering public health services and family support to the community. Working in a variety of settings, including home visits, clinic settings, schools, children’s centres and other community venues.

• Under the direction of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) work with the multi-agency team to support those children, young people and their families in need of additional support and those at risk of significant harm, including participating in Team Around the Family meetings, and supporting Child Protection Meetings (where appropriate).  This includes undertaking the role of lead professional or key worker for children and their families with the most complex needs. ·
• Is aware of and complies with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s policies, protocols, guidelines, and procedures. · · ·

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Maintain clear and accurate records as per standards and guidelines, ensuring clear analysis and outcomes for the child.

To undertake clinical activities within the scope of professional practice.

Plan implement and evaluate health enhancing activities to meet health needs of the local population within the scope of the role, and the commissioned service through home visits, community development, clinics, workshops, support groups, antenatal and parenting programmes.

Develop a work profile, identifying needs as Universal, Universal Plus and Universal Partnership Plus.

To identify children and families in need of Early Help through an Early Help assessment.  To act as Lead Professional as required.

Support the SEND pathway, and support SEN workstreams.

To identify when children and young people may require a Individual Health Care Plan and complete these yearly in conjunction with parents, educational establishments and the multi-professional team.

Co-work agreed caseloads with the allocated Health Visitor/School Nurse.

Undertake transfer in visits under the direction of the line manager and allocated Health Visitor/School Nurse.

Deliver Public Health messages, and support health education sessions.

Act in accordance with current local and Trust guidelines/policies to protect children at risk.  Take professional responsibility and accountability in the joint decision-making process within the Child Protection arena.  Communicates effectively with people who may themselves have communication difficulties, including a willingness to seek out and use resources to help those whose first language is not English or those with sensory or learning difficulties.

Communicates in such a way as to empower, motivate and/or support individuals, families and other members of staff, judging which approach is most likely to be effective in addressing the current health need or situation.

Is aware of, and respects responsibilities involved in the confidential nature of the work and has an awareness of the complex issues surrounding confidentiality and consent for children and young people eg. Contraception, teenage pregnancy and parental responsibility.

• This is a challenging post where you will work with a variety of people from differing backgrounds who will require effective communication skills to understand and manage their individual needs. You will be required to see children, young people, and families in a variety of settings.  You will need to be confident and competent to manage distressing and complex situation and maintain your professional integrity.