Job summaryNorth Tyneside Council are recruiting a Specialist Public Health Nurse for Children and Young People with SEND to work in the 0-19 Childrens Public Health Service.
Would you like to be part of an innovative skill mix team of health visitors, school nurses, public health staff nurses and Child Development Practitioners? This is your chance to work with an outstanding group of safeguarding and health professionals. The post holder will work directly with children and young people and their families who have more complex specialist needs, deploying the appropriate resources and working collaboratively with key partners to ensure they have access to appropriate services.
The Specialist Public Health Nurse will shape service delivery to meet the needs of service users, to provide greater access and choice and to enhance service delivery whilst addressing health inequalities. The post holder would collate service user feedback to ensure the service is responsive to local community needs and includes the voice of the child.
The Specialist Public Health Nurse will promote best practice across the service by offering specific advice, support, education and training to colleagues to ensure children, young people and their families are supported in a timely and effective way through up to date and evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidateThe Specialist Public Health Nurse is accountable for the consistency and quality of their practice and that of supervisees. The Specialist Public Health Nurse supports the team to prepare for and contribute to successful inspections.
The essential requirements of the post are: Registered Nurse/Midwife ,Registered SCPHN, assessor/supervisor experience and the ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Contact:For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact:
Denise Dobson, Nurse Manager
denise.dobson@northtyneside.gov.uk
Or,
Joann Connolly, Head of Service Childrens Public Health
joann.connolly@northtyneside.gov.uk
DBS Statement- The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and an Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
Applications based upon flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be given full consideration.
Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.
About usWhy North Tyneside Council?
Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.
Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference. If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.
Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybodys business.
ApplyingTo view more information about the role and view the Job Description please visit https://ce1089li.webitrent.com/ce1089li_selfservice/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=2391630I42&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=759786AQtLand
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DetailsDate posted: 15 September 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £50,908 to £56,293 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: F0030-REQ000800
Job locations: Cobalt Business Park, Silverlink North, North Tyneside, NE27 0BY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe purpose of the job is to improve the health and wellbeing of those children and young people with SEND in North Tyneside. This includes support for families with children under the age of 5 and children and young people attending mainstream school. The Specialist Public Health Nurse will promote best practice across the service by offering specific advice, support, education and training to colleagues to ensure children, young people and their families are supported in a timely and effective way through up to date and evidence-based practice.
The Specialist Public Health Nurse will work directly with children and young people and their families who have more complex specialist needs, deploying the appropriate resources and working collaboratively with key partners to ensure they have access to appropriate services. The Specialist Public Health Nurse will shape service delivery to meet the needs of service users, to provide greater access and choice and to enhance service delivery whilst addressing health inequalities. The post holder would collate service user feedback to ensure the service is responsive to local community needs and includes the voice of the child.
The Specialist Public Health Nurse is responsible for developing and maintaining effective partnership working with local agencies and groups in the area, for example police, health services, early help, SEND support, childrens social care, schools and voluntary/community groups. Working directly with colleagues and partner agencies they will profile the health needs of this client group and inform service planning for children and families to ensure they achieve optimum health and wellbeing.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse/Midwife
- Registered SCPHN
- Assessor/supervisor experience
Desirable- Qualification in leadership/ management/ coaching/ mentoring
ExperienceEssential- Proven ability to provide advice, consultation, mentoring, supervision and appraisal support to professionally qualified and unqualified practitioners and those in training
- Application Form/ Interview/ Assessment
- Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies, including identifying and procuring relevant services to support children, young people and families.
- Experience of undertaking audit and quality assurance
DesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: North Tyneside Council
Address: Cobalt Business Park, Silverlink North, North Tyneside, NE27 0BY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Nurse Manager
Denise Dobson
denise.dobson@northtyneside.gov.uk
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.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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
