About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Team Leader to lead and inspire a skill-mixed public health nursing team delivering the 019 Public Health Nursing Service.
As a Registered Nurse or Midwife with postgraduate SCPHN qualification, you will bring substantial experience to manage, co-ordinate and supervise a diverse team of specialist, registered and support staff. You will ensure the safe, effective delivery of key national programmes, including the Healthy Child Programme, safeguarding responsibilities, and wider public health priorities.
Main duties of the job
You will apply expert knowledge of local and national policies to respond to the needs of your community, using professional judgement to adapt frameworks into practical, effective solutions. A key part of the role is shaping service development, providing feedback on existing processes and contributing to continuous improvement.
Working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, you will offer specialist advice and professional guidance, lead service delivery, and drive improvements that make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families.
You will be expected to evidence Continuous Professional Development and have a desire to progress and learn.
You will understand the need for change and have a flexible, positive approach to work.
You will be offered a tailored induction programme and full training.
About us
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because thats who were doing it for the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, youll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. Its all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
You must be fluent in the English language - as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of a customer-facing role.
The ability to travel throughout the Borough will be required and access to a car.
We are not considering applications where there is a requirement to sponsor a work visa for successful applicants.
You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so early applications are encouraged.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
Job description Job responsibilities
Management, supervision and support of all the staff working in the Public Health Nursing team to deliver the Healthy Child Programme and Safeguarding responsibilities to the standards defined in the service specification.
Manage the Public Health Nursing team demonstrating effective use of resources and workforce planning by monitoring workload and, responsible for efficient rostering, maintain appropriate staffing levels and skill mix taking account of role and competence of staff.
Maintain own clinical competence as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, practising for a minimum 0.4wte in own area of specialist practice, supporting practice actively by working closely with the team, providing teaching, supervision and development.
To deliver supervision -clinical, management and safeguarding - as per the service policy and participate in the safeguarding duty rota.
Lead the escalation of childrens needs and safety plans to challenge decisions and practice when required, within a multi-agency working environment, following SBCs escalation policy.
To embed best practice through quality assurance activities providing assurance that practice meets all CQC, ICB, SEND, OFSTED and SSP standards and regulations.
Play a key role in preparing for and being part of inspections from statutory and regulatory bodies.
Be the named preceptor to newly qualified SCPHNs and support them through preceptorship.
Ensure that clinical assessments, targeted and specialist interventions, support plans are in place to ensure that management of health, care and wellbeing of children, young people and families, in line with agreed service procedures and national legislation.
Work with multiple stakeholders to deliver solutions in complex and broad cases, providing expertise and technical knowledge to support residents of Swindon, as well as providing guidance to more junior members of staff.
Represent the Council in multidisciplinary work with health, police and other colleagues, working collaboratively to ensure effective communication and information sharing to support decision making processes on specific cases, projects, or areas of work.
Use advanced skills and knowledge within their area to assess, support planning and manage risks for children, young people and families, applying SSP and Council policy to lead the team to manage risk appropriately.
Supports the Professional Lead for implementation of national standards for management of incidents, risks and clinical safety (i.e. Patient Safety Incident Response Framework).
Decides and applies agreed standards to services, identifying improvements and developments locally, that can be influenced by best-in-class externally.
Build relationships with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders/customers to deliver expert social, health and care services to residents of Swindon.
Any other duties and/or accountabilities commensurate with the roles seniority to meet the needs of residents, through the application of relevant knowledge, skills and experience within the specialism of the role.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Please see Role Profile for full details Excellent knowledge of Healthy Child Programme and role of SCPHN team and wider child and family services in leading this work locally, with appreciation of regional and national context. Experience in supervising the work of others, holding them to account on deliverables and results, and proven track record of planning and organising own work and the work of others in a small/medium team or unit. Expertise of shared process such as Early Help and EHCPs. Experience of working at a complex and supervisory level in the Safeguarding of children and families. Knowledge of solution-focused, strength-based practice, a range of assessment tools and interventions to support change in families. Full driving license and access to a car for work.
Desirable
Please see Role Profile for full details
Qualifications Essential
Please see Role Profile for full details BSc -Hons- Nursing or Midwifery or equivalent Current Registration with NMC as Registered Nurse or Midwife Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health Visitor or School Nurse Postgraduate Qualification Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
Desirable
Please see Role Profile for full details Level 4 Safeguarding (Named Health Professional) Non-Medical Prescriber
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Swindon Borough Council
Address Wat Tyler House
Princes Street
Swindon
Wilts
SN1 2JG
Employer's website https://jobs.swindon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)