Job overview
Public Health Nurse: Knowsley 0-25 Service
Do you fancy a career with an award winning integrated health and care NHS Foundation Trust?
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, delivering high quality health and care services to the populations of Wirral, Cheshire East and West, St Helens and Knowsley.
Main duties of the job
We take great pride in being an open, trusting and compassionate organisation. The Trust is committed to promoting and building a team that enhances inclusion, diversity and equality. We strongly believe that working together with our partners, listening to and engaging with our patients, service users and their families we can make a real difference to the lives of local people within our communities.
You will work as part of an integrated 0-25 team and will be required to support the full delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. You will also be responsible for supporting the universal partnership and partnership plus families.
We work closely with our commissioners and partners to deliver the best possible services for the children, young people and families.
If you are an enthusiastic and forward thinking nurse who wants to make a real difference to children and their families then this could be the opportunity you have been looking for, offering a variety of work to the successful candidate that will include public health and safeguarding .
You should possess excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills together with an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. An in-depth knowledge of the current health agenda relating to children’s services is essential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applications are welcomed from both experienced and newly qualified nurses however some previous experience of working within a community environment would be beneficial. We have an established preceptorship programme in place and you will be well supported by your manager and colleagues and valued in your role. We offer opportunities for personal and professional development and you will receive regular appraisal, clinical and safeguarding supervision.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Commitment
- Vision
- Access to a car for work purposes
- Confident and approachable
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use email, internet and word processing software
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate groups and discussions
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the service
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Public Health Priorities
- Knowledge of child development
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues and working with vulnerable families.
- Understanding of role within the Public Health Team
Desirable
- Two years post registration with 12 months community experience
- Experience of data collection for reports
- Previous experience or working in a community environment
Qualifications and professional training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult/Child
- Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- Mentorship Level 6
- Modules at level 6 – Public Health Related
- Solihull Approach trained
- Motivational Interviewing trained
- Immunisation training
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This advert is for Public Health Nurse - Knowsley with Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust in St Chads Clinic. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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