Specialist Community Public Health Nurse; SCPHN Health Visitor​/School Nurse

Overview

Position reference: ////5011076//783513
Directorate:
Public Health and Communities | Service: 0-19 Public Health Nursing
Salary: £39,152 - £46,142 pro rata career graded
Working Arrangements:
Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4.30pm if full time, including agile working.
Hours per week: various
Contract type:
Permanent and Fixed term roles

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service delivered within an award-winning council focused on placing local people at the heart of everything we do? We recognise that our greatest asset is our employees, and successful nursing candidates will have NHS continuous service recognised for annual leave and sickness absence, with access to the NHS Pension Scheme if you are an existing member.

We are looking for passionate and skilled Health Visitors and School Nurses to join our Public Health Nursing Service in Barnsley. In this role you will deliver the Healthy Child Programme, providing evidence-based care that promotes health, reduces inequalities, and safeguards children, young people, and families. You will work closely with families to assess health needs, plan and implement interventions, and provide support for those with complex needs.

This includes risk management, safeguarding responsibilities, and contributing to multi-agency working to achieve positive outcomes. You will also lead public health initiatives, mentor colleagues and students, and ensure high standards of clinical governance. Experienced practitioners will take a lead role in managing complex cases, supervising staff, and developing innovative approaches to care.

You will be a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse) with a Level 6 or above qualification and a commitment to continuous professional development. Experience of working in a community setting, delivering public health programmes, and safeguarding vulnerable children and families is required. You should be confident managing complex situations, working collaboratively with other professionals, and using evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes.

Strong communication, the ability to work autonomously, and excellent organisational skills are essential. For experienced practitioners, significant post-qualification experience and the ability to mentor and lead others are desirable.

• Qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse) with Level 6 or above.
• Experience in community settings, public health programmes, and safeguarding vulnerable children and families.
• Strong communication, autonomy, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Mentoring skills and ability to manage complex cases (for experienced practitioners).
• Flexible approach, willingness to travel, and alignment with Council values and behaviours.

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. The post requires Enhanced DBS checks and, if you have lived overseas in the last five years, an overseas criminal records check may be required. A Police Vetting check is also required. Applicants should be prepared to start with all necessary legal documents, including visas where applicable. The organisation does not sponsor visas for skilled or temporary migrant workers.

Pensions Regulations may affect entitlements for those already in receipt of a pension. For more details please contact the listed contacts.

• Award-winning council with flexible working and excellent pension provision.
• Support for health and wellbeing, training and development opportunities.
• Strong team ethos and opportunities to progress within Public Health Nursing.
• Induction programme and regular supervision to support professional development.

Please ensure you view the job profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria. CVs are not accepted. The council is committed to inclusive hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions. We support flexible working and want to help candidates with caring responsibilities. For further details contact the respective lead listed in the original job posting.

Closing date: 30/01/2026 at 23:59