Job summary
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children, young people, families and communities? We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join the Worcestershire 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service as a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse.

Whether you are newly qualified or experienced, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, innovative and forward-thinking public health service, working alongside Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors and School Nurses) and a skilled multidisciplinary team.

About the Role
As a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse within the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service, you will contribute to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme for children and young people from birth to 19 years of age. You will be assigned primarily to either a 0-5 Health Visiting Team or a 5-19 School Nursing Team and will support the delivery of public health interventions, early help and targeted support to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

We are offering four 12 month FIXED TERM positions:

• Wychavon - 37.5 hours in 0-5
• Worcester - 30 hours in 5-19
• Wyre Forest - 30 hours in 5-19
• Bromsgrove - 37.5 hours in 5-19

Main duties of the job

• Support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme across the 0-19 age range.
• Work primarily within either the Health Visiting (0-5 years) or School Nursing (5-19 years) pathway, while supporting integrated 0-19 service delivery.
• Undertake health, wellbeing and developmental assessments for children, young people and families.
• Provide advice, support, early intervention and appropriate referrals to meet identified needs.
• Promote physical health, emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, positive parenting and resilience.
• Support children, young people and families through key developmental and educational transitions.
• Deliver evidence-based public health interventions and contribute to High Impact Areas and local public health priorities.
• Support positive mental health and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people.
• Work collaboratively with schools, early years settings, Family Hubs, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Contribute to safeguarding and child protection practice, promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Participate in multidisciplinary working and information sharing in line with local procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold professional, organisational and information governance standards.
• Support service development, quality improvement and continuous professional development activities.

About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust.

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Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata for part time
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 798-8416978
Closing date: 19 November 2026

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of child development stages and common health concerns in children and young people, with an understanding of how to support their physical, emotional, and social needs.
• General understanding of the role of public health nursing and importance of community based care.

Desirable

• Basic awareness of relevant public health policies, such as the Healthy Child Programme, early intervention strategies, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Knowledge or exposure to tools such as Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ's) or Outcomes Star

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN) with active registration from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in one of the following: Registered Nurse - Adult (RN-Adult), Registered Nurse - Child (RN-Child), Registered Nurse - Learning Disabilities (RN-LD), Registered Nurse - Mental Health (RN-MH)
• Degree in Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in using basic Microsoft Office, email (Outlook), and electronic health records for data entry and record management.

Experience/Skills
Essential

• Experience in or gained through clinical placements, in community health, public health, or similar settings.
• Exposure to working with children, young people, and families would be beneficial.
• Basic understanding of health and developmental assessments (e.g., ASQ) for identifying physical, emotional, and developmental needs, with willingness to learn and apply these in practice under supervision.
• Foundational knowledge of safeguarding principles and an understanding of how to identify and report concerns.
• Awareness of the importance of working with multi-agency teams to ensure child and family safety.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team, including clear communication with colleagues, children, and families.
• Willingness to learn to communicate complex or sensitive information effectively.
• Awareness of the importance of accurate documentation and an understanding of professional standards.
• Basic skills in maintaining records, with an openness to learning electronic patient record systems.
• Ability to handle emotionally challenging situations observed or encountered during placements, with a commitment to developing resilience in managing sensitive cases.
• Willingness to engage in reflective practice and professional development.
• Openness to feedback and ongoing learning to build on foundational nursing skills in a community setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address: Henwick Halt Medical Centre, 1 Ingles Drive, St Johns, WR2 5HL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers

For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Development Specialist, Sophie Cooper, sophie.cooper67@nhs.net, 07587889064

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