About this role
Job summary
Are you highly motivated and keen to develop your skills working with children and families in the community?
If so, this is an exciting time to be considering a career as a Public Health Practitioner within the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme.
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for a fully qualified and experiencedRegistered Nurse or Midwife to join our team in the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and we would love to hear from you.
Please note that the role requires a current NMC registration and relevant experience.
Why not click on the link to the Job Description and find out more.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 21 May 2026
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the 0-19 Team, providing a clinically effective high quality service to children, young people and families under the direction of the HCP Team Leader.
The post holder will work within a corporate caseload with other team members to assist in the provision of family-centred public health service to children and young people and preserving the health of individuals, families and communities.
A key part of the role will be to support in the delivery of the 4,5,6 model of care within the HCP, delivering universal services, together with meeting some complex needs and supporting the SCPHN in improving outcomes, especially in the six high impact areas.
The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with key agencies, such as Children's Services and Education to address health inequalities and improve outcomes for families with children and young people.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
With the support of appropriate training and competency assessment, to deliver services as part of the 0-19 years Healthy Child Programme
Work as part of the 0-19 pathway to deliver planned programmes of care under the direction of the Locality Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN). This will involve onward referrals as required
To manage own caseload for the identified children and young people
Deliver the role in a variety of settings e.g., schools, clinics, client homes, community venues
To deliver Universal New Birth contacts, 6-week checks, 1- and 2-year reviews, transfer in contacts, school health assessments as required when competency has been demonstrated. This may include contact with some vulnerable families under the direction and supervision of a SCPHN qualified practitioner
Actively participate in the delivery of a service for identified health priorities in accordance with referral criteria
Attend events that enable the service to be promoted as required/appropriate
Review records of children moving in/out of the area according to agreed guidelines/protocols
Assist in the delivery of Public Health group activities as identified through needs assessment/ trend of referrals e.g., themed drop ins, health days
Report back any concerns to the HCP 0-19 Team Leader or Locality SCPHN
Adhere to the local Safeguarding Childrens Board and safeguarding adult guidelines and procedures and attend relevant training
Participate in Safeguarding, Team around the Child/Family, Child in Need, Child Protection and Family Support Processes for vulnerable children and young people. This may include attendance at conference and report writing when assessed to be competent and under the direction of a SCPHN
Act as a practice supervisor or practice assessor to student nurses following approved training
To support Children Families and Young People to ensure that their voices are heard and taken into account within service development
To assist the Duty Clinician in the delivery of Text Us and Duty Desk with the smooth administration of incoming clinical correspondence and allocation of referrals on a rotational basis and to support with the Services digital offer
To lead child health clinics
Communication
To develop strong links with the locality multi-agency providers
To explore and identify resources that families can be signposted to. To identify risk factors and empower families to lead interventions
To identify a range of appropriate resources including online resources that can be accessed by Children, young people and their families to support health literacy and empower them to take responsibility for their own health needs as able
To support the development of new digital technologies and identify innovative ways to promote them in order to support the families, children and young people accessing our service
To communicate effectively with children, young people, parents and carers and other professionals in complex situations. Communication skills of engagement, negotiation, motivation and explanation will be key to this role
Provide advice and signpost school staff to online resources that support high quality PSHE and health literacy
Develop relationships with key partners from statutory and voluntary sector agencies who also support children, families and young people
Contribute information and participate as necessary with referrals to other agencies to include EHA referrals and childrens social care referrals with the supervision of a SCPHN qualified practitioner
Clinical and Practice Governance
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by EEC
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required
Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team
Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Current NMC Registration Evidence of continued professional development Sound knowledge of child development Knowledge of the role of the Healthy Child Program practitioner in family centred Public Health
Desirable
Experience of academic study at level 6 in the last 3 years Experience of Supporting and supervising students in either a Practice or Assessors Role
Experience Essential
Experience of multi-agency and partnership working Experience of delivering health promotion or public health programmes Experience of Safeguarding adults and/or children Knowledge of the role of the Healthy Child Program Practitioner in Public Health
Desirable
Previous work as a member of a health vising, school nursing or other community based team Experience at participating in health surveillance programmes Experience at managing or leading staff
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload Proven ability to work autonomously but also able to function well as part of a team Proficient IT Skills Understanding of issues relating to diversity
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address 2 Phorpres Close
Hampton
Peterborough
PE7 8FZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)