Public Health Nursing Team Leader (South)

Public Health Nursing Team Leader (South)

Public Health Nursing (PHN) have an exciting opportunity in the South Devon PHN team for the position of Team Leader.

We do not sponsor Visas for this post. UK Right to Work is required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead and linemanage practitioners within the public health nursing teams in South Devon, while working collaboratively with North team leaders to support coordinated delivery across both localities. They will ensure the delivery of an effective and appropriate service that identifies need within a family, school or community and addresses health inequalities. This includes first line safeguarding advice and supervision. In addition, the post holder will support the development and implementation of service development, standard setting, clinical audit and benchmarking, to deliver needs-led evidence-based care that supports the local and national priorities.

About us

• Employee Assistance Program
• Perks at Work and Discount Scheme
• Flexible working within service hours

We are proud to have received a CQC rating of "good" across all domains at our recent inspection.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Person Specification Qualifications

• SCPHN (HV or School Nurse) qualification at degree level.
• Registered Nurse or Midwife.
• Masters degree or equivalent experience gained by undertaking on- going personal development and training.

Experience

• Understanding and experience of child protection.
• Experience of managing and supervising individuals.
• Clear understanding of the needs of Children/Young People and their families.
• Knowledge of national and local strategies pertaining to Children and Young people and the public health agenda.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Child protection supervisor.

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.