Job summary
Fixed Term x 2 Posts (one based in North Lincolnshire and one in Doncaster) Collaboratively lead the School Readiness Team across Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support for complex decision-making. Lead data collection, analysis and reporting, presenting key insights to the Senior Leadership Team. Use data to drive service improvement and improve outcomes for children and families. Lead collaborative working across Doncaster and North Lincolnshire to ensure consistent, high-quality school readiness support.

Main duties of the job
Please see the attached School Readiness Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) Job Description and Person Specification

About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 5 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-DCCG-0511
Job locations: Doncaster and North Lincolnshire, Honey Suckle Lodge Tickhill Site Doncaster/ Arkwright Way, Queensway Industrial Estate, Doncaster / Scunthorpe, DN4 8QN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification
Knowledge

• Critically examine and explain the role in relation to multi-disciplinary practice.
• Employ the principles explicit in the children, young people and families' agenda.
• Identification and evaluation of the best evidence based practice in order to deliver effective health care intervention.
• A clear understanding of government and local health policy.
• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of practice.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal principles of Specialist Community Public Health practice.
• Critically evaluate and analyse information, concepts and process, to make clinical judgements and decisions in highly complex situations.
• Analyse the needs of clients drawing on appropriate theory and legislation.
• Teambuilding skills and skills to undertake work independently.
• Critical reflection on own experience and professional practice.
• Health needs assessment, principles of health promotion and education.
• High levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical practice.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training required and appropriate for the post.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to formulate and present resources for training.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and innovate.
• Skills and strategies for effective teaching, assessment and evaluation.
• Critical reflection on their experience of teaching and assessment.
• Knowledge and apply the skills to appraise the effectiveness of different models of reflection.
• Understand the ethical and legal considerations for reflections in practice.
• Knowledge of the relationship between theory and practice.

Qualifications

• A Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) with an active registration
• RGN, RN or RM

Experience

• Evidence of continued personal/professional development and a willingness to undertake training.

Skills

• Flexible approach to work in line with the needs of the service
• Well-developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Self-motivated Confident - able to deal with individuals at all levels and in challenging situations.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promote organisational values.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and sensitivity
• Flexible and proactive approach to work
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Strong commitment to team and partnership working
• Able to cope with conflicting demand

Employer details
Employer name: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Employer's website: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Team Leader Helen Stansfield, Helen.stansfield2@nhs.net, 07583033642

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.