Staff Nurse (Health Visiting)

The Health Visiting Staff Nurse is a registered nurse working as part of the Health Visiting Team providing preventative and supportive health care to children and families in Bath & North East Somerset. This includes the identification, monitoring and provision of targeted support to vulnerable children and those whose welfare and safety may be at risk. The successful candidate will work as a member of the Health Visiting Team maintaining a public health focus under the supervision of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) to deliver the Healthy Programme in a variety of settings including the home and community venues as delegated by the Health Visitor.

Responsibilities Work within the boundaries of the Staff Nurse Competency framework. Work with the Health Visiting Team to achieve Key Performance Indicators. Work in partnership with children and families to identify any health needs at the earliest opportunity and provide appropriate support to achieve positive outcomes.

Work in partnership with Early Years Services in the community such as Children's Centres and Early Years settings. Support infant feeding and parent infant relationships by adhering to the Baby Friendly Initiative Standards. Complete the Family Health Needs assessment for allocated mandated reviews and update the SCPHN (Health Visitor) with any areas of concern.

Provide support to families using the Solihull Foundation Approach model and Five to Thrive trauma‑informed practice in behavioural management, parenting skills and the delivery of programmes of care to vulnerable families as identified by the SCPHN Health Visitor. Provide ongoing support and intervention to allocated families and update the SCPHN health visitor when significant changes occur. Qualifications NMC registration in a field of nursing.

Experience in working with children and families. Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work purposes. Knowledge of national and local policy in Children’s Service and Public Health.

Understanding of child development. Commitment and ability to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and families with the skills to build sustainable professional boundaries. Desirable Qualifications Registered Children’s Nurse.

Experience of working in a multi‑disciplinary environment. Knowledge of behaviour change theory. Practice supervisor/practice assessor qualification.

Interest in undertaking the SCPHN qualification. Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through the Learning Enterprise. Benefits As a Band 5 Staff Nurse you will be part of our valued team in our 0‑19 Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Band 5 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases such as grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you. Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates. Online and face‑to‑face help with your mental and physical wellbeing—from healthy recipes and activity challenges through post‑trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well as career coaching and counselling.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We are a Disability Confident and Committed company, providing facilities, work‑environment adjustments and technical solutions to be inclusive of everyone. #J-18808-Ljbffr