The 0-19 Community Staff Nurse is based in the Worcestershire 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service’s Health Visiting Team at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust. The post supports delivery of the Healthy Child Programme through developmental assessments, early intervention, family support and safeguarding. It focuses on children aged 0-5, with locality posts in Bromsgrove (32 hours weekly) or Worcester, Redditch, Wyre Forest, Droitwich or Malvern (26 hours weekly), and occasional county-wide cover. Applicants need active NMC registration as a registered nurse and a nursing degree.
What the job involves
- Support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme
- Undertake health and developmental assessments
- Provide targeted support and early intervention for children and families
- Promote health, wellbeing and positive parenting
- Support families through key transitions, including preparing children for school
- Work with Family Hubs and partner agencies
- Contribute to safeguarding and child protection practice
- Support the wider public health agenda through evidence-based interventions
- Work from one locality across Redditch, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Malvern, Wyre Forest and Wychavon; available posts also include Droitwich, with occasional county-wide support and mileage reimbursed
Qualifications
- Nursing degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
Registration & licences
- Active NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult, Child, Learning Disabilities or Mental Health)
Experience
- Experience through employment or clinical placements in community health, public health or a similar setting
- Exposure to working with children, young people and families
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of child development, common health concerns and children’s physical, emotional and social needs; understanding of public health nursing and community care
- Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office, Outlook and electronic health records for data entry and record management
- Basic understanding of health and developmental assessments, with willingness to learn and use them under supervision
- Foundational safeguarding knowledge, including recognising and reporting concerns, and awareness of multi‑agency working for child and family safety
- Teamworking and clear communication with colleagues, children and families; willingness to develop communication of complex or sensitive information
- Awareness of accurate record keeping and professional standards; basic record maintenance, resilience in emotionally challenging situations, reflective practice, professional development and openness to feedback
Nice to have
- Knowledge of or exposure to Ages and Stages Questionnaires or Outcomes Star
- Awareness of public health policies and approaches, including the Healthy Child Programme, early intervention and safeguarding frameworks
What’s offered
- 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 33 days with long service, plus bank holidays
- NHS pension
- Enhanced pay for unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Maternity, paternity and adoption support
- Staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Induction, specialist training, ongoing development and career progression
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0-19 Community Staff Nurse in Worcester employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
