Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for NMC registered nurses or midwives to work within the Health Visiting Service as part of our skill mix team. The role supports the delivery of integrated, evidence‑informed services for children, young people and their families, with a focus on prevention, promotion, and early intervention. This is a primarily developmental role and we provide further opportunities for professional development within the team, including the chance to apply for the Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) Health Visiting programme at UWE. Applications are welcome from experienced and newly qualified nurses and midwives or students nearing the end of their training. Successful candidates will be required to be flexible to work within and across defined localities in Bristol.
Main duties of the job
- Work in partnership with parents/carers to understand the developmental needs of their child, including the importance of the home learning environment, and early brain development, enabling all children to be ready to learn at transition to school.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, cultural sensitivity, resilience, and adaptability when working in diverse community settings. Empowering families and advocating for those who face barriers to accessing services.
- Support the implementation of the Healthy Child Programme, and specific public health programmes including Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home‑visiting (MECSH) and UNICEF BFI.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with multi‑agency partners, including early years settings and community organisations, to promote health and well‑being, improving early identification of needs and risks to child outcomes.
- Use group facilitation skills at Baby Hubs and lead structured, evidence‑informed groups in community venues such as Family Hubs which support parental confidence and self‑compassion.
- Actively participate in supporting students of all levels through the provision of placement support, supervision, assessment, and development opportunities.
Benefits
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year (annual, pro rata).
- Agenda for Change salary framework.
- Full NHS benefits.
- 27+ days annual leave.
- Participation in the NHS Pension Scheme.
Requirements
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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting in Bristol employer: SIRONA CARE & HEALTH C.I.C.
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Contact Details:
SIRONA CARE & HEALTH C.I.C. Recruitment Team
