Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Nurses to work within our dynamic Poole East and Bournemouth North  0-19 Public Health Teams ( health visiting and school nursing).

The role will involve working with children (0-11 years) and their families. The successful candidate will work within the Children and Young People Public Health (CYP PH) Service to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. Additionally including targeted interventions and support to children and their families, as delegated by and under the supervision of the  named health visitor or school nurse, whilst working closely with all members of the 0-19 PH team.

Available Posts:

Part - time (22.5hrs) - Bournemouth North

Full-time (37.5hrs) - Poole East

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

To support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme for children  aged 0 to 11 and their families as delegated by and under the supervision of the named health visitor or school nurse, whilst working closely with all members of the 0-19 Public Health team.

For babies and children under 5 years duties include undertaking development reviews in a variety of community settings, supporting drop in clinics, health promotion and supporting families within a variety of areas such as sleep, feeding and behaviour, and the delivery of the 0-5 Parentline service.

For school aged children duties include promoting the health of the school aged population and their families through the delivery of school drop in clinics, Parentline 5-19 service and Request for Support referrals.

Working for our organisation

 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.