Public Health Staff Nurse

Overview

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to gain experience in working with children and families in a community setting? We are looking for enthusiastic staff nurses from different specialties to join the Health Visiting service at the Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You will be working with our teams in City and Hackney to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families. The post holder will be supported by qualified health visitors and mixed skill teams, with training opportunities available to support the new role.

Important Eligibility

On this occasion, only candidates with UK NMC registration and currently living in the UK will be accepted. Those living outside the UK and those awaiting UK: NMC - OSCE/Decision will not be accepted.

DetailsBand: 5

Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 a year p.a. inc.

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Fountayne Road Health Centre, No 1 A Fountayne Road, London N16 7EA

Posting date: 11 September 2025

Reference: 293-CCS-0762

Job Description

The Public Health Staff Nurse will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme within a progressive universal model of service delivery, in partnership with other statutory and non-statutory agencies. The role will contribute to the development and safe delivery of the 0-5 health visiting service, using best available evidence to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people, especially those from disadvantaged groups.The post holder will have delegated workload under the supervision of Senior Health Visitors, and will carry out specific nursing care for patients and families. They will work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies to ensure high standards of care. They will support the team and organisation to achieve the Trust''s values in day-to-day work.

ResponsibilitiesDeliver the Healthy Child Programme within a universal model of service delivery.

Collaborate with statutory and non-statutory services to meet assessed needs.

Provide nursing care for patients, families and carers under supervision.

Work with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies to ensure high standards of care.

Support team, department and organisation in line with the Trust values.

Qualifications and Experience

EssentialEducation/Qualifications: Diploma/Degree level; RN/RMN/RSCN/RNLD; Current NMC registration.

DesirableMentorship qualification or equivalent; other post-registration education/training.

Skills/AbilitiesEffective written and verbal communication; problem solving; ability to work independently and prioritise; ability to engage others and work in partnership across organisational boundaries; group facilitation; IT skills; flexibility; ability to meet tight deadlines; ability to use client feedback to inform practice.

ExperiencesEssential: Relevant experience as a registered nurse; experience in a team environment; interest in public health/community work; commitment to undertaking SCHPN training; team player. Desirable: Inner-city/postnatal/community work; experience with children and families.

KnowledgeConfidentiality; safeguarding legislation; NMC code of conduct; Healthy Child Programme; current community/public health issues; equality and diversity awareness.

OtherUnderstanding of equal opportunities; trust values; emotional resilience; ability to travel between community health sites independently.

Additional InformationThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information please see the NHS Careers reference.

About the Employer

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing organisation serving Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. It has recently attained an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Trust values equality, diversity and inclusion, and supports staff development. The Trust is committed to fair recruitment and to providing benefits for staff.

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