Community Staff Nurse

Salary: Agenda for Change Band 5 (Grade 11, £33,363 - £37,563 per annum)

Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2028

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: 29 October 2026

Join us on our mission to give every child the best possible start in life in Somerset.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the health, wellbeing and development of children and families across Somerset. Working as part of our Public Health Nursing Service, you will contribute to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme from the antenatal period to five years.

Working within a supportive team, you will assess identified needs and deliver, review and record agreed episodes of care within your professional competence, with allocation and clinical oversight from a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor).

About the Role

As a Community Staff Nurse in Public Health Nursing, you'll work alongside Health Visitors and partner organisations to deliver health promotion, early intervention and targeted support for children and families.

You'll work across family homes, clinics, Best Start Family Hubs and community settings, supporting families with a range of health and wellbeing needs while managing your own workload and contributing to high-quality care.

You'll play an important role in identifying emerging needs, developmental concerns and safeguarding issues, helping to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.

If you're a registered nurse or midwife with a passion for supporting children and families, promoting positive outcomes and reducing health inequalities, we'd love to hear from you.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Support children and families by delivering key elements of the Healthy Child Programme and helping them achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Carry out assessments, identify needs and provide advice and support tailored to each family's circumstances.
• Help parents and carers with a range of topics including infant feeding, child development, healthy lifestyles, emotional wellbeing and keeping children safe and healthy.
• Identify concerns relating to a child's development, wellbeing or safety and work with colleagues to ensure families receive the right support.
• Build positive relationships with children and families, providing compassionate and inclusive care in a variety of settings.
• Work closely with Health Visitors and partner organisations, including health professionals, schools, early years providers and community services.
• Maintain accurate records and share information appropriately to support the best outcomes for children and families.
• Manage your workload effectively while contributing to team activities, service improvements and high-quality care.

What You’ll Bring

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
• At least 12 months' post-registration experience and confidence in assessing needs, planning support and delivering high-quality care.
• Experience of working with children and families, providing advice, guidance and support to meet a range of needs.
• An understanding of public health nursing, child development, health promotion and early intervention.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to concerns about a child's wellbeing or safety.
• Strong communication, organisation and digital skills, including record keeping and report writing.
• The ability to work independently, use your judgement and seek support when needed.
• A collaborative approach and experience of working effectively with colleagues and partner organisations.
• A compassionate and inclusive approach, with a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes, or the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role through alternative means.

Why Join Us?

At Somerset Council, we're committed to improving lives and delivering high-quality services for our communities. Working in Somerset offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a real difference to children and families across the county.

• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Access to either the NHS Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, depending on eligibility.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.

Find out more about working at Somerset Council: 

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-at-somerset-council/

Further Information

• The role involves regular travel across Somerset, including visiting families in their homes, clinics and community settings.
• You will work independently at times and may be required to support colleagues across different localities to help maintain service delivery.
• The role can involve carrying equipment, supporting families through sensitive situations and responding to safeguarding concerns.
• An Enhanced DBS check, including a Children's Barred List check, is required for this role.
• We are committed to supporting our employees and will consider reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
• Somerset Council's Dynamic Working Strategy applies to this role, offering flexible working across community, clinical, office and digital settings to meet service needs.

Interviews are set to take place on Friday 6th November.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Anna Chestnutt (Team Manager) on anna.chestnutt@somerset.gov.uk  or Jo Gill (Operational Manager) on joanne.gill@somerset.gov.uk

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.

You can find a copy of the full job description here:  AG1064 Community Staff Nurse - Health Visitor.pdf 

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