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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Public Health Registered Nurse

The closing date is 10 November 2026

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Job summary

The Band 5 Registered Nurse will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (0-19 years) within the 0-19 Service, promoting positive health, wellbeing and developmental outcomes for children, young people and their families. The post holder will provide targeted support to families with additional needs, including those where safeguarding concerns are identified, helping to reduce health inequalities and improve access to services.

Working under the supervision of a Band 6 Health Visitor or School Nurse, the post holder will contribute to safeguarding, assessment, intervention and care planning in partnership with families and agencies such as Children's Services, Family Hubs, Action for Children, education providers and other health professionals.

The role includes delivering high-quality, safe and effective care, supporting health promotion, early help and targeted interventions, and contributing to service quality standards, KPIs, clinical governance, audit and service improvement activities.

The post holder will maintain accurate records, participate in safeguarding supervision, identify and manage risks, and ensure children and families receive timely, coordinated and person-centred support.

We have one full time (37.50 hours per week) and one part time (30 hours per week) available.

For further details or an informal discussion about these opportunities, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

• Assess health needs and contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of care for children, young people and families across home, clinic, school and community settings.
• Work alongside Health Visitors and School Nurses to support vulnerable children and families, including those subject to CIN, CP and CIC plans, contributing to safeguarding assessments, interventions and reviews.
• Monitor the health, wellbeing and development of children at risk, supporting multi-agency plans that promote safety and positive outcomes.
• provide targeted interventions under SCPHN direction.
• Act as Lead Professional, Key Worker or health representative where appropriate, coordinating support and communication between agencies.
• Deliver evidence-based health promotion, parenting support and interventions that improve wellbeing and reduce health inequalities.
• Recognise, record and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with local and national procedures.
• Participate in clinical, safeguarding and restorative supervision
• Develop effective partnerships with families and professionals, sharing information appropriately in accordance with safeguarding and information governance requirements.
• Support students, apprentices and new staff as appropriate.
• Maintain professional competence through training, appraisal and CPD.
• Keep accurate records and manage resources safely, working in accordance with the NMC Code, safeguarding procedures and Trust policies.

About us

Why Work With Us

The 0 to 19 Torbay Public Health Nursing team works in collaboration with Action For Children to provide preventative and supportive healthcare to children, young people and their families within Torbay. This includes the monitoring and provision of targeted support to vulnerable children and those whose welfare and safety may be at risk.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

388-8178837-FC&I-A

Job locations

St Edmunds

Victoria Park Road,

Torquay

TQ1 3QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

#caretojoinus

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

#caretojoinus

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Active registration on Part 1 of the NMC register
• Evidence of continued professional development in the last 2 years

Desirable

• Assessor in practice
• Experience of working with children and young people

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Knowledge of national and local strategies pertaining to young people
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• IT literacy skills and ability to use electronic record keeping systems.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Recognises the limits of own authority and seeks and uses professional support where necessary
• Demonstrates professional curiosity.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a public health role.
• Experience of NHS IT systems
• Safeguarding children experience

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Active registration on Part 1 of the NMC register
• Evidence of continued professional development in the last 2 years

Desirable

• Assessor in practice
• Experience of working with children and young people

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Knowledge of national and local strategies pertaining to young people
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• IT literacy skills and ability to use electronic record keeping systems.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Recognises the limits of own authority and seeks and uses professional support where necessary
• Demonstrates professional curiosity.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a public health role.
• Experience of NHS IT systems
• Safeguarding children experience

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).

Additional information

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Edmunds

Victoria Park Road,

Torquay

TQ1 3QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Edmunds

Victoria Park Road,

Torquay

TQ1 3QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Lisa Brace

[email protected]

07775406461

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

388-8178837-FC&I-A

Job locations

St Edmunds

Victoria Park Road,

Torquay

TQ1 3QH

United Kingdom

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