Job summary
Are you a qualified Nurse with recent experience within a comparable role?
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust highly values the contribution that the CYP Public Health Service 0 – 19 makes to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families, using evidence-based, early intervention strategies.
As a Public Health Staff Nurse 0 – 19, you will participate in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and will work in partnership with children, young people and families, the Local Authority, Early Intervention Services, Local Authority Children’s Services, Early Years Providers, Schools and Education Establishments, and other services. You will be required to work closely with other members of the CYP Public Health Service 0 – 19, to provide services in response to identified needs, including safeguarding and supporting children, young people and families.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Public Health Staff Nurse 0 – 19, to join our North Dorset team. We have a 18.75 hour p/w post in Sherborne.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main duties of the job
As a Public Health Staff Nurse 0-19, working to the Healthy Child Programme you will work in partnership with children, young people and families, the Local Authority, Early Intervention Services, Children’s Services, family Hubs, Schools and other Health Care providers, providing services in response to identified needs, including supporting the delivery of ParentLine.
You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and packages of care to people on an allocated caseload; promoting independence and autonomy; working within a multi-disciplinary team.
You will have advanced clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence through educational programmes.
You will evaluate care, taking appropriate action leading to improvement in quality standards through clinical audit, and contributing to root cause analysis and dealing with complaints.
You will provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical support to students and junior staff in the team.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
- Clear understanding of the national children’s agenda and key public health policy drivers
- Clear knowledge of Safeguarding Children and adults
Desirable
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
Job specific experience
Essential
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Recent previous experience within a community setting
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
Managerial and supervisory experience
Essential
- Experience of contributing to the management of change
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
IT and resources
Essential
- Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
Desirable
- Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
Business Travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business level1/2
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Yeatman Hospital, Hospital Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3JU, United Kingdom
Employer’s website: Apply through our website
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Public Health Locality Lead
Suzie Pearce
suzie.pearce@nhs.net
07767606820
Details
Date posted: 30 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £16,036 to £19,521 a year p.a.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 152-M217.26A
Job locations: Yeatman Hospital, Hospital Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3JU, United Kingdom
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