Job summary
- Main area
- NMC
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job ref
- 388-7471832-FC&I
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Edmunds
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Professional Lead for SCPHN 0 to 19 Torbay
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
The post holder will provide high quality professional leadership and oversight of clinical and operational management to deliver the commissioned public health nursing services (Health Visiting and School Nursing). The role focuses on reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for all children, young people and their families.
Main duties of the job
· The post holder will lead on the clinical delivery of the 0 to 19 Torbay service, providing specialist education and training to staff to ensure that they develop and deliver in accordance with national best practice and service standards.
· The post holder will work in collaboration with divisional, organisational and external partners to provide assurance that robust systems of governance and performance are in place and that high quality client care is being developed and delivered safely.
· They will ensure a robust approach to safeguarding and lead on the implementation of nursing strategies and policies. The post holder will establish and maintain health visiting professional networks both locally and nationally, ensuring the Trust are fully aware of current professional issues.
· The Professional Lead will provide expert advice develop strategy and implement policy and measure outcomes to assure the quality and safety of nursing practice.
· The post holder will work with commissioners to ensure compliance of the contract key performance indicators.
Working for our organisation
0 to 19 Torbay is a partnership between TSDFT and The Children's Society and Action for Children.
These services have come together to provide a preventative model to children, young people and their families in Torbay in order to improve outcomes for children and young people across Torbay.
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Working together with statutory and community services.
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Through supporting the whole family and building on strengths.
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By giving children the best start in life, to stay well and thrive.
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Being baby, young person and family friendly.
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Broadening the skills of the workforce.
You will be working for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Please use the link below to find out more:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Please refer to your suitability for the post in your supporting information from the role requirements of the person specification.
Person specification
SCPHN qualification
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse and specialist qualification in Health Visiting or School Nursing on part 1 & 3 of NMC register
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience in related subject or able able to demonstrate ability to work at master’s level.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable criteria
- SCPHN Practice Teacher Qualification or equivalent experience
- Solihull Foundation Course
- Newborn hearing screening module
- Mentor qualification active on Trust database
- Coaching course completed
- V150 or V300 Prescriber
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Simon Acton
- Job title
- General Manager, Public Health services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07836567220
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