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Health Visitor
Somerset County Council
North East England
GBP 31,967 - 38,493 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary The salary for this post is in line with Agenda for Change Band 6, which has a current salary range of £31,967 to £38,493 per annum 30 hours per...
9 hour(s) ago
Health Visitor
Somerset County Council
North East England
GBP 31,967 - 38,493 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary The salary for this post is in line with Agenda for Change Band 6, which has a current salary range of £31,967 to £38,493 per annum 30 hours per...
9 hour(s) ago
Health Visitor
Somerset County Council
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary The salary for this post is in line with Agenda for Change Band 6, which has a current salary range of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum 37.
13 hour(s) ago
Health Visitor
Somerset County Council
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary The salary for this post is in line with Agenda for Change Band 6, which has a current salary range of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum 37.
13 hour(s) ago
Health Visitor
Somerset County Council
North East England
GBP 31,967 - 38,493 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Are you a qualified Health Visitor looking to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families?
2 day(s) ago
Health Visitor
Somerset County Council
North East England
GBP 31,967 - 38,493 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Are you a qualified Health Visitor looking to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families?
2 day(s) ago
Community Staff Nurse - Health Visitor
Somerset County Council
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Join us on our mission to give every child the best possible start in life in Somerset.
5 day(s) ago
Community Staff Nurse - Health Visitor
Somerset County Council
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Join us on our mission to give every child the best possible start in life in Somerset.
5 day(s) ago
Health Visitor
Somerset County Council
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary The salary for this post is in line with Agenda for Change Band 6, which has a current salary range of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum 37.
6 day(s) ago
Health Visitor
Somerset County Council
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary The salary for this post is in line with Agenda for Change Band 6, which has a current salary range of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum 37.
6 day(s) ago
Community Staff Nurse - Health Visitor
Somerset County Council
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary You'll work as a member of the Health Visiting Service within a designated locality.
9 day(s) ago
Community Staff Nurse - Health Visitor
Somerset County Council
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary You'll work as a member of the Health Visiting Service within a designated locality.
9 day(s) ago
Posted 9 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2440998
Job summary
The salary for this post is in line with Agenda for Change Band 6, which has a current salary range of £31,967 to £38,493 per annum
- 30 hours per week.
- Based in Taunton
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, Subject to meeting certain criteria, or Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
Main duties of the job
Were working to improve the lives of children under 0-5 and their families in Somerset and youll be a key part of that. You will:
- Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery.
- Provide leadership and supervision to other members of the Public Health Team ensuring you delegate appropriately to other team members and work within somerset Local Authority policies and procedures.
- Take responsibility for the outcomes of the children and collaborate with key partners to address identified public health needs.
- Develop and foster effective professional relationships and networks with families and other key partners.
- Provide families and children 0-5 with a service that promotes their physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing.
- Contribute to multi-agency early support assessment of children and families and take on lead professional role where appropriate.
- Develop and foster effective professional relationships and networks with families and other key partners.
- Provide families and children 0-5 with a service that promotes their physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing.
- Contribute to multi-agency early support assessment of children and families and take on lead professional role where appropriate.
About us
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
- iHV professional membership.
- Flexible, family friendly working patterns, working between 9:00 - 5:00 Monday to Friday.
- Prioritised superb Safeguarding, Clinical, and Restorative supervision.
- The opportunity to fulfil your leadership role within the team.
- Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
- 30 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave.
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
- A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
- My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£31,967 to £38,493 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
K0002-26-0038
Job locations
Somerset County Council
County Hall
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a
- course.
- Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the Public Health
- and Preventative Strategy.
- Working knowledge of child protection procedures and
- policies.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Visitor
- Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post
- Graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification pre-1988).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver education on a 1-1 or
- group setting.
- Required to have responsibility for a caseload and
- delegate appropriately, with ability to organise and
- prioritise workload.
- Ability to lead teams Public Health Nurses, Staff
- nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
- Report writing knowledge and skills.
- IT Competent.
- Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy. E
- Audit and research skills. E
- Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the
- Immigration Act (2016). E
- Working Conditions
- Working Arrangements
- Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position
- Corporate Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy, and professional
- codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a
- course.
- Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the Public Health
- and Preventative Strategy.
- Working knowledge of child protection procedures and
- policies.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Visitor
- Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post
- Graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification pre-1988).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver education on a 1-1 or
- group setting.
- Required to have responsibility for a caseload and
- delegate appropriately, with ability to organise and
- prioritise workload.
- Ability to lead teams Public Health Nurses, Staff
- nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
- Report writing knowledge and skills.
- IT Competent.
- Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy. E
- Audit and research skills. E
- Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the
- Immigration Act (2016). E
- Working Conditions
- Working Arrangements
- Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position
- Corporate Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy, and professional
- codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset County Council
Address
Somerset County Council
County Hall
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset County Council
Address
Somerset County Council
County Hall
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 13 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2440329
Job summary
The salary for this post is in line with Agenda for Change Band 6, which has a current salary range of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum
- 37.5 hours per week.
- Based in Yeovil.
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, Subject to meeting certain criteria, or Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
Main duties of the job
Were working to improve the lives of children under 0-5 and their families in Somerset and youll be a key part of that. You will:
- Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery.
- Provide leadership and supervision to other members of the Public Health Team ensuring you delegate appropriately to other team members and work within somerset Local Authority policies and procedures.
- Take responsibility for the outcomes of the children and collaborate with key partners to address identified public health needs.
- Develop and foster effective professional relationships and networks with families and other key partners.
- Provide families and children 0-5 with a service that promotes their physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing.
- Contribute to multi-agency early support assessment of children and families and take on lead professional role where appropriate.
- Develop and foster effective professional relationships and networks with families and other key partners.
- Provide families and children 0-5 with a service that promotes their physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing.
- Contribute to multi-agency early support assessment of children and families and take on lead professional role where appropriate.
About us
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
- iHV professional membership.
- Flexible, family friendly working patterns, working between 9:00 - 5:00 Monday to Friday.
- Prioritised superb Safeguarding, Clinical, and Restorative supervision.
- The opportunity to fulfil your leadership role within the team.
- Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
- 30 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave.
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
- A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
- My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
K0002-26-0037
Job locations
Somerset County Council
Council Offices
Brympton Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2HT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a
- course.
- Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the Public Health
- and Preventative Strategy.
- Working knowledge of child protection procedures and
- policies.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Visitor
- Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post
- Graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification pre-1988).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver education on a 1-1 or
- group setting.
- Required to have responsibility for a caseload and
- delegate appropriately, with ability to organise and
- prioritise workload.
- Ability to lead teams Public Health Nurses, Staff
- nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
- Report writing knowledge and skills.
- IT Competent.
- Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy. E
- Audit and research skills. E
- Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the
- Immigration Act (2016). E
- Working Conditions
- Working Arrangements
- Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position
- Corporate Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy, and professional
- codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a
- course.
- Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the Public Health
- and Preventative Strategy.
- Working knowledge of child protection procedures and
- policies.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Visitor
- Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post
- Graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification pre-1988).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver education on a 1-1 or
- group setting.
- Required to have responsibility for a caseload and
- delegate appropriately, with ability to organise and
- prioritise workload.
- Ability to lead teams Public Health Nurses, Staff
- nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
- Report writing knowledge and skills.
- IT Competent.
- Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy. E
- Audit and research skills. E
- Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the
- Immigration Act (2016). E
- Working Conditions
- Working Arrangements
- Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position
- Corporate Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy, and professional
- codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset County Council
Address
Somerset County Council
Council Offices
Brympton Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset County Council
Address
Somerset County Council
Council Offices
Brympton Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2435053
Job summary
Are you a qualified Health Visitor looking to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families?
Join our Public Health Nursing team in Yeovil and play a key role in delivering the Healthy Child Programme, improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities, and providing early support to families across Somerset. You'll work as part of a collaborative service dedicated to helping children thrive and enabling families to achieve the best possible outcomes.
About the Role
As a Health Visitor, you will deliver specialist public health nursing services for children and families across your community. You'll assess needs, provide early intervention and preventative support, work closely with partner agencies, and help ensure families receive the right support at the right time.
Main duties of the job
How You'll Make a Difference
Deliver public health nursing services that promote the health, wellbeing and development of children and families.
Assess needs and develop tailored plans to provide effective support and intervention.
Build positive relationships with families, offering guidance, advice and practical support.
Work collaboratively with health, education, social care and voluntary sector partners.
Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns to help keep children safe.
Promote positive parenting, healthy lifestyles and improved outcomes through early intervention and prevention.
What You'll Bring
A recognised Health Visitor qualification and current professional registration.
Experience working with children, families and communities in a health or public health setting.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and risk assessment processes.
The ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise competing demands effectively.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Confidence working collaboratively with a wide range of professionals and partner organisations.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.
We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.
If you submit an application for this role via NHS Jobs, we will upload your details to our applicant tracking system. Please see our privacy statement in the link
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£31,967 to £38,493 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
K0002-26-0036
Job locations
The Council Offices
Brympton Way
Yeovil
BA20 2HT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Responsible for ensuring the co-ordination and delivery of skilled, effective care to promote positive health and respond to identified, individual client and population/community needs. This will reflect the prime objective of tackling disadvantage and inequality to impact on the health divide and effectively participate in the mainstream development of Early Help Services to fully embrace the ethos of integrated care delivery.
2. Provide professional and team leadership to manage a defined team delivering care to a geographical caseload/population. Undertake an ongoing community health needs profile of the caseload identifying individual, family and community needs affecting health and social well-being, including Emotional Health Screening, assessing the need for specific services and ensuring that the appropriate level of interaction is provided and co-ordinated.
3. Work with vulnerable children and families in line with national and local policies relating to safeguarding children and provide specialist support and advice to children, families and schools regarding the health and wellbeing needs of children.
4. Work in partnership with other agencies, particularly health services, education and social care. Manage and co-ordinate programmes of intervention for a caseload made up of individual children and families, to plan, implement, monitor and review programmes of intervention based on identified individual health and social needs.
Key Responsibilities
5. Identify those children who are vulnerable and/or at risk from harm. Respond appropriately to incidents of actual or suspected abuse and to ensure that child protection practice is in line with local and national guidelines and policies and prioritise court reports and Child Protection documentation.
6. Attend professionally related working groups as appropriate, which are involved in developing and agreeing local policies, protocols and standard setting to identify and respond to local health needs. Participate in projects, pilots, research and audit as and when required by the Organisation.
7. Maintain a working knowledge of, and participate at a local level in, the delivery of public health targets, local delivery plan, business plan, benchmarking and governance plans and Childrens National Service Framework targets, ensuring that practice reflects their objectives.
8. Responsible for care plans/programmes delegated to members of the health visiting team, providing clear measurable outcomes and developing systems to review the effectiveness of care. Maintain communication through Healthy Child Meetings allocating work to appropriate professionals.
9. Work in partnership with families and other agencies to promote and support a healthy lifestyle and positive parenting. Develop, deliver and evaluate programmes of education and support to targeted individuals and groups within the community.
10. Provide safe and competent advice for individual clients receiving care for a condition for which the Health Visitor takes clinical responsibility. Prescribe from the Nurse Prescribers Formulary for District Nurses and Health Visitors, from the Nurse Prescribers Extended Formulary or to act as a supplementary prescriber, where appropriate qualifications have been achieved.
11. Investigate and report complaints and incidents at a team level (as appropriate) and in accordance with the Organisations complaints and incident reporting policies and complete risk assessment.
12. Offer advice, guidance and support to children and families to develop good practice and publicise the available areas of assistance.
13. Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the councils equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.
Contacts & Relationships
- Children, young people and families.
- Education Providers, Head Teachers and Schools.
- Community Services, Fire and Police.
- Public Health Directorate, Somerset CCG.
- Heads of Service, Children and Young People Provider Services and Locality Leads.
- Primary Care GP practices.
- Midwifery Services, Paediatric Services, Integrated Therapy Services.
- Voluntary Sector.
- External relationships with other agencies and Acute NHS Trusts.
Communicate in person, face-to-face, in writing and, where appropriate, electronically with all the above contacts.
- Establish clear lines of communication between all members of multi-agency and professional Primary Care teams, working collaboratively with all relevant health care professionals and agencies including Children Social care.
- Liaise with other agencies, professionals, organisations to keep them informed of service provision and with consent, advise on individual cases.
- Identify improvements to service provision, policies and procedures.
- Co-ordinate inter-agency/partnership working to enhance access to services and provide comprehensive service provision.
- Attend and contribute to Area team meeting monthly to facilitate effective communication within children and young peoples services.
Resources
- Manage the local team within the agreed resources (financial and personnel). This will include physical resources e.g. pharmaceutical items and efficient and effective use of staffing resources. Establish within available resources, specific interventions to enable early intervention.
- Ensure all loans of equipment are monitored and reviewed regularly in line with agreed protocols and guidelines, eg enuresis alarms, CONI equipment.
- Prioritise work and manage time effectively by utilising individuals skills, knowledge and competencies and co-ordinate monthly Team meetings as appropriate.
- Enable and support the development of skills and competencies of all members of the team through ongoing supervision, regular appraisal and the development of individual Personal Development Plans, including preceptorship and act as an assessor for pre/post registration students and providing community/public health knowledge. Deliver training programmes on behalf of the service to internal and external services as appropriate.
- Recommend and initiate improvements in service delivery to clients and to implement changes in practice, where appropriate.
- Provide and participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis as per policy and guidelines for best practice.
Further information specific to this job
The successful candidate has a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young people they are responsible for or come into contact with.
Somerset Council is subject to Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English will be an essential requirement for customer-facing roles.
This job requires a criminal background check (DBS) via the disclosure procedure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Responsible for ensuring the co-ordination and delivery of skilled, effective care to promote positive health and respond to identified, individual client and population/community needs. This will reflect the prime objective of tackling disadvantage and inequality to impact on the health divide and effectively participate in the mainstream development of Early Help Services to fully embrace the ethos of integrated care delivery.
2. Provide professional and team leadership to manage a defined team delivering care to a geographical caseload/population. Undertake an ongoing community health needs profile of the caseload identifying individual, family and community needs affecting health and social well-being, including Emotional Health Screening, assessing the need for specific services and ensuring that the appropriate level of interaction is provided and co-ordinated.
3. Work with vulnerable children and families in line with national and local policies relating to safeguarding children and provide specialist support and advice to children, families and schools regarding the health and wellbeing needs of children.
4. Work in partnership with other agencies, particularly health services, education and social care. Manage and co-ordinate programmes of intervention for a caseload made up of individual children and families, to plan, implement, monitor and review programmes of intervention based on identified individual health and social needs.
Key Responsibilities
5. Identify those children who are vulnerable and/or at risk from harm. Respond appropriately to incidents of actual or suspected abuse and to ensure that child protection practice is in line with local and national guidelines and policies and prioritise court reports and Child Protection documentation.
6. Attend professionally related working groups as appropriate, which are involved in developing and agreeing local policies, protocols and standard setting to identify and respond to local health needs. Participate in projects, pilots, research and audit as and when required by the Organisation.
7. Maintain a working knowledge of, and participate at a local level in, the delivery of public health targets, local delivery plan, business plan, benchmarking and governance plans and Childrens National Service Framework targets, ensuring that practice reflects their objectives.
8. Responsible for care plans/programmes delegated to members of the health visiting team, providing clear measurable outcomes and developing systems to review the effectiveness of care. Maintain communication through Healthy Child Meetings allocating work to appropriate professionals.
9. Work in partnership with families and other agencies to promote and support a healthy lifestyle and positive parenting. Develop, deliver and evaluate programmes of education and support to targeted individuals and groups within the community.
10. Provide safe and competent advice for individual clients receiving care for a condition for which the Health Visitor takes clinical responsibility. Prescribe from the Nurse Prescribers Formulary for District Nurses and Health Visitors, from the Nurse Prescribers Extended Formulary or to act as a supplementary prescriber, where appropriate qualifications have been achieved.
11. Investigate and report complaints and incidents at a team level (as appropriate) and in accordance with the Organisations complaints and incident reporting policies and complete risk assessment.
12. Offer advice, guidance and support to children and families to develop good practice and publicise the available areas of assistance.
13. Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the councils equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.
Contacts & Relationships
- Children, young people and families.
- Education Providers, Head Teachers and Schools.
- Community Services, Fire and Police.
- Public Health Directorate, Somerset CCG.
- Heads of Service, Children and Young People Provider Services and Locality Leads.
- Primary Care GP practices.
- Midwifery Services, Paediatric Services, Integrated Therapy Services.
- Voluntary Sector.
- External relationships with other agencies and Acute NHS Trusts.
Communicate in person, face-to-face, in writing and, where appropriate, electronically with all the above contacts.
- Establish clear lines of communication between all members of multi-agency and professional Primary Care teams, working collaboratively with all relevant health care professionals and agencies including Children Social care.
- Liaise with other agencies, professionals, organisations to keep them informed of service provision and with consent, advise on individual cases.
- Identify improvements to service provision, policies and procedures.
- Co-ordinate inter-agency/partnership working to enhance access to services and provide comprehensive service provision.
- Attend and contribute to Area team meeting monthly to facilitate effective communication within children and young peoples services.
Resources
- Manage the local team within the agreed resources (financial and personnel). This will include physical resources e.g. pharmaceutical items and efficient and effective use of staffing resources. Establish within available resources, specific interventions to enable early intervention.
- Ensure all loans of equipment are monitored and reviewed regularly in line with agreed protocols and guidelines, eg enuresis alarms, CONI equipment.
- Prioritise work and manage time effectively by utilising individuals skills, knowledge and competencies and co-ordinate monthly Team meetings as appropriate.
- Enable and support the development of skills and competencies of all members of the team through ongoing supervision, regular appraisal and the development of individual Personal Development Plans, including preceptorship and act as an assessor for pre/post registration students and providing community/public health knowledge. Deliver training programmes on behalf of the service to internal and external services as appropriate.
- Recommend and initiate improvements in service delivery to clients and to implement changes in practice, where appropriate.
- Provide and participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis as per policy and guidelines for best practice.
Further information specific to this job
The successful candidate has a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young people they are responsible for or come into contact with.
Somerset Council is subject to Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English will be an essential requirement for customer-facing roles.
This job requires a criminal background check (DBS) via the disclosure procedure.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a course.
- Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability.
- Experience of managing a complex caseload and delivering specialist public health interventions.
- Experience of partnership working within a multi-agency environment.
- Experience of safeguarding children and supporting vulnerable families.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver education on a 1-1 or group setting.
- Required to have responsibility for a caseload and delegate appropriately, with ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Ability to lead teams Public Health Nurses, Staff nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
- Report writing knowledge and skills.
- IT Competent.
- Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy.
- Audit and research skills.
- Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Visitor.
- Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post Graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification pre-1988).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Nurse Prescriber V100 Qualification or equivalent.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of public health legislation, policy and best practice relating to children, families and early years services.
- Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures and multi-agency working arrangements.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the Public Health and Preventative Strategy.
- Working knowledge of child protection procedures and policies.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a course.
- Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability.
- Experience of managing a complex caseload and delivering specialist public health interventions.
- Experience of partnership working within a multi-agency environment.
- Experience of safeguarding children and supporting vulnerable families.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver education on a 1-1 or group setting.
- Required to have responsibility for a caseload and delegate appropriately, with ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Ability to lead teams Public Health Nurses, Staff nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
- Report writing knowledge and skills.
- IT Competent.
- Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy.
- Audit and research skills.
- Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Visitor.
- Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post Graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification pre-1988).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Nurse Prescriber V100 Qualification or equivalent.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of public health legislation, policy and best practice relating to children, families and early years services.
- Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures and multi-agency working arrangements.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the Public Health and Preventative Strategy.
- Working knowledge of child protection procedures and policies.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset County Council
Address
The Council Offices
Brympton Way
Yeovil
BA20 2HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset County Council
Address
The Council Offices
Brympton Way
Yeovil
BA20 2HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Staff Nurse - Health Visitor
Somerset County Council View all jobs
Posted 5 day(s) ago
Reference: 2432388
Job summary
Join us on our mission to give every child the best possible start in life in Somerset.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the health, wellbeing and development of children and families across Somerset. As part of our Public Health Nursing Service, you'll help deliver the Healthy Child Programme for children from the antenatal period through to age five, working under the guidance and clinical oversight of a Health Visitor.
About the Role
As a Community Staff Nurse, you'll work alongside Health Visitors and partner agencies to provide health promotion, early intervention and targeted support for children and families. You'll work across homes, clinics, Best Start Family Hubs and community settings, assessing needs, delivering agreed care and helping to identify developmental, safeguarding and wellbeing concerns.
If you're a registered nurse or midwife with a passion for supporting children and families, promoting positive outcomes and reducing health inequalities, we'd love to hear from you.
Further Information
The role involves regular travel across Somerset, including visiting families in their homes, clinics and community settings.
You will work independently at times and may be required to support colleagues across different localities to help maintain service delivery.
The role can involve carrying equipment, supporting families through sensitive situations and responding to safeguarding concerns.
Main duties of the job
How You'll Make a Difference
Support children and families by delivering key elements of the Healthy Child Programme and helping them achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
Carry out assessments, identify needs and provide advice and support tailored to each family's circumstances.
Help parents and carers with a range of topics including infant feeding, child development, healthy lifestyles, emotional wellbeing and keeping children safe and healthy.
Identify concerns relating to a child's development, wellbeing or safety and work with colleagues to ensure families receive the right support.
Build positive relationships with children and families, providing compassionate and inclusive care in a variety of settings.
Work closely with Health Visitors and partner organisations, including health professionals, schools, early years providers and community services.
Maintain accurate records and share information appropriately to support the best outcomes for children and families.
Manage your workload effectively while contributing to team activities, service improvements and high-quality care.
Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes, or the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role through alternative means.
About us
Why Join Us?
At Somerset Council, were a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of Englands most beautiful counties, its a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, subject to meeting certain criteria, or Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.
We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.
If you submit an application for this role via NHS Jobs, we will upload your details to our applicant tracking system. Please see our privacy statement in the link.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
K0002-26-0035
Job locations
Highbridge Children’s Centre
7 Coronation Road
Highbridge
TA9 5JD
United Kingdom
1 Orchard Court
The Archers Way
GLASTONBURY
Somerset
BA6 9JB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
1. Work as a member of the Health Visiting service within a designated locality supporting the Health Visiting Team to deliver on public health priorities in Somerset to children and families in line current national Public Health Agendas, working to National and Local objectives as defined by Service Specifications under the supervision and guidance of a Health Visitor.
2. Work with vulnerable children and families in line with national and local policies relating to safeguarding children and to provide specialist support and advice to children, families and schools regarding the health and wellbeing needs of children. Reporting to Health Visitor.
3.Work in partnership with other agencies, particularly the Local Authority, including children social care and early years settings. Support the delivery of programmes of intervention for individual children and families.
4. Deliver national and local programmes on an individual, group and community level. Supervise and guide the Health Visitor team assistant practitioners and administrator.
Key Responsibilities under supervision and guidance of the Health Visitors
5. Participate in the delivery of the National Healthy Child Programme 0-5 years, including developmental checks as allocated, attendance at baby clinics.
6.Identify need through Family Health Needs Assessment and provide personalised advice, support and interventions to parents and carers regarding health and social issues. Complete contemporaneous electronic record keeping including report writing and client records in line with the organisations policies and NMC code of Practice.
7. Participate in the promotion and delivery of young people's clinics in partnership with the educational and community establishments to promote general health and wellbeing of children and young people.
8. Work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with other agencies to maximise the Health Visiting service contribution to health improvements in the local community.
9. Facilitate and deliver targeted groups in a variety of settings.
10. Contribute to the delivery of health and social learning programmes for young people with identified needs.
11.Contribute to the delivery of care programmes for vulnerable children in conjunction with the Health Visiting team, families, school and other professionals.
12. Liaise with Health Visiting teams regarding children who may have additional needs relating to transition between pre-school and school and support the transition.
13. Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the councils equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.
The postholder will complete a period of induction to achieve the competences required to undertake the role.
Contacts & Relationships
School Nurse/Health Visiting teams across Somerset.
Children, young people and families.
Early Years Education Providers, Head Teachers and Schools.
Community Services, Fire and Police.
Public Health Directorate, Somerset CCG.
Heads of Service, Children and Young People Provider Services and Locality Leads.
Primary Care GP practices.
Midwifery Services, Paediatric Services, Integrated Therapy Services.
Voluntary Sector.
External relationships with other agencies and Acute NHS Trusts.
Allied partnerships, e.g., Drug & Alcohol Action Team, perinatal mental health.
Communicate in person, face to face, in writing and, where appropriate, electronically with all the above contacts.
Further information specific to this job
Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position.
This job requiresa criminal background check (DBS) via the disclosure procedure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
1. Work as a member of the Health Visiting service within a designated locality supporting the Health Visiting Team to deliver on public health priorities in Somerset to children and families in line current national Public Health Agendas, working to National and Local objectives as defined by Service Specifications under the supervision and guidance of a Health Visitor.
2. Work with vulnerable children and families in line with national and local policies relating to safeguarding children and to provide specialist support and advice to children, families and schools regarding the health and wellbeing needs of children. Reporting to Health Visitor.
3.Work in partnership with other agencies, particularly the Local Authority, including children social care and early years settings. Support the delivery of programmes of intervention for individual children and families.
4. Deliver national and local programmes on an individual, group and community level. Supervise and guide the Health Visitor team assistant practitioners and administrator.
Key Responsibilities under supervision and guidance of the Health Visitors
5. Participate in the delivery of the National Healthy Child Programme 0-5 years, including developmental checks as allocated, attendance at baby clinics.
6.Identify need through Family Health Needs Assessment and provide personalised advice, support and interventions to parents and carers regarding health and social issues. Complete contemporaneous electronic record keeping including report writing and client records in line with the organisations policies and NMC code of Practice.
7. Participate in the promotion and delivery of young people's clinics in partnership with the educational and community establishments to promote general health and wellbeing of children and young people.
8. Work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with other agencies to maximise the Health Visiting service contribution to health improvements in the local community.
9. Facilitate and deliver targeted groups in a variety of settings.
10. Contribute to the delivery of health and social learning programmes for young people with identified needs.
11.Contribute to the delivery of care programmes for vulnerable children in conjunction with the Health Visiting team, families, school and other professionals.
12. Liaise with Health Visiting teams regarding children who may have additional needs relating to transition between pre-school and school and support the transition.
13. Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the councils equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.
The postholder will complete a period of induction to achieve the competences required to undertake the role.
Contacts & Relationships
School Nurse/Health Visiting teams across Somerset.
Children, young people and families.
Early Years Education Providers, Head Teachers and Schools.
Community Services, Fire and Police.
Public Health Directorate, Somerset CCG.
Heads of Service, Children and Young People Provider Services and Locality Leads.
Primary Care GP practices.
Midwifery Services, Paediatric Services, Integrated Therapy Services.
Voluntary Sector.
External relationships with other agencies and Acute NHS Trusts.
Allied partnerships, e.g., Drug & Alcohol Action Team, perinatal mental health.
Communicate in person, face to face, in writing and, where appropriate, electronically with all the above contacts.
Further information specific to this job
Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position.
This job requiresa criminal background check (DBS) via the disclosure procedure.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in the use of IT applications, specifically experience of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email.
- Community experience and/or experience in working with children/families.
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries in a health care setting.
- Experience of delivering programmes in a community setting and providing a range of diverse services.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and families with additional special needs.
- Experience and knowledge of child protection procedures.
- Experience of working with and or knowledge of child and maternal health issues e.g., parental emotional health and wellbeing, smoking cessation, substance misuse, parenting issues.
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Ability to record and retrieve information on charts/paper and electronic patient records.
Desirable
- Understanding of quality standards and audit.
- Knowledge of key national and local public health priorities.
- Understanding of child and pre/post-maternal health issues.
- Working knowledge of using the RIO records system.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on Part 1 of NMC register.
- Registered Midwife.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Ability to undertake PMVA training to required level for role.
- Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills influencing, negotiating and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Aptitude and confidence for working with a rapidly changing environment.
- Supportive and able to foster an open and learning culture.
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Group facilitation skills.
- Compassionate exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Listens to others views respecting and valuing individual patient needs.
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and service users.
- High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
Desirable
- Able to work as part of a multi professional team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in the use of IT applications, specifically experience of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email.
- Community experience and/or experience in working with children/families.
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries in a health care setting.
- Experience of delivering programmes in a community setting and providing a range of diverse services.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and families with additional special needs.
- Experience and knowledge of child protection procedures.
- Experience of working with and or knowledge of child and maternal health issues e.g., parental emotional health and wellbeing, smoking cessation, substance misuse, parenting issues.
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Ability to record and retrieve information on charts/paper and electronic patient records.
Desirable
- Understanding of quality standards and audit.
- Knowledge of key national and local public health priorities.
- Understanding of child and pre/post-maternal health issues.
- Working knowledge of using the RIO records system.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on Part 1 of NMC register.
- Registered Midwife.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Ability to undertake PMVA training to required level for role.
- Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills influencing, negotiating and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Aptitude and confidence for working with a rapidly changing environment.
- Supportive and able to foster an open and learning culture.
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Group facilitation skills.
- Compassionate exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Listens to others views respecting and valuing individual patient needs.
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and service users.
- High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
Desirable
- Able to work as part of a multi professional team.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset County Council
Address
Highbridge Children’s Centre
7 Coronation Road
Highbridge
TA9 5JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset County Council
Address
Highbridge Children’s Centre
7 Coronation Road
Highbridge
TA9 5JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428749
Job summary
The salary for this post is in line with Agenda for Change Band 6, which has a current salary range of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum
- 37.5 hours per week.
- Based in Yeovil.
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, Subject to meeting certain criteria, or Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
Main duties of the job
Were working to improve the lives of children under 0-5 and their families in Somerset and youll be a key part of that. You will:
- Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery.
- Provide leadership and supervision to other members of the Public Health Team ensuring you delegate appropriately to other team members and work within somerset Local Authority policies and procedures.
- Take responsibility for the outcomes of the children and collaborate with key partners to address identified public health needs.
- Develop and foster effective professional relationships and networks with families and other key partners.
- Provide families and children 0-5 with a service that promotes their physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing.
- Contribute to multi-agency early support assessment of children and families and take on lead professional role where appropriate.
- Develop and foster effective professional relationships and networks with families and other key partners.
- Provide families and children 0-5 with a service that promotes their physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing.
- Contribute to multi-agency early support assessment of children and families and take on lead professional role where appropriate.
About us
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
- iHV professional membership.
- Flexible, family friendly working patterns, working between 9:00 - 5:00 Monday to Friday.
- Prioritised superb Safeguarding, Clinical, and Restorative supervision.
- The opportunity to fulfil your leadership role within the team.
- Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
- 30 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave.
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
- A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
- My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
K0002-26-0034
Job locations
Somerset County Council
Council Offices
Brympton Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2HT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a
- course.
- Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the Public Health
- and Preventative Strategy.
- Working knowledge of child protection procedures and
- policies.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Visitor
- Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post
- Graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification pre-1988).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver education on a 1-1 or
- group setting.
- Required to have responsibility for a caseload and
- delegate appropriately, with ability to organise and
- prioritise workload.
- Ability to lead teams Public Health Nurses, Staff
- nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
- Report writing knowledge and skills.
- IT Competent.
- Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy. E
- Audit and research skills. E
- Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the
- Immigration Act (2016). E
- Working Conditions
- Working Arrangements
- Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position
- Corporate Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy, and professional
- codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a
- course.
- Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the Public Health
- and Preventative Strategy.
- Working knowledge of child protection procedures and
- policies.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Visitor
- Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post
- Graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification pre-1988).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver education on a 1-1 or
- group setting.
- Required to have responsibility for a caseload and
- delegate appropriately, with ability to organise and
- prioritise workload.
- Ability to lead teams Public Health Nurses, Staff
- nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
- Report writing knowledge and skills.
- IT Competent.
- Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy. E
- Audit and research skills. E
- Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the
- Immigration Act (2016). E
- Working Conditions
- Working Arrangements
- Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position
- Corporate Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy, and professional
- codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset County Council
Address
Somerset County Council
Council Offices
Brympton Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset County Council
Address
Somerset County Council
Council Offices
Brympton Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Staff Nurse - Health Visitor
Somerset County Council View all jobs
Posted 9 day(s) ago
Reference: 2420112
Job summary
You'll work as a member of the Health Visiting Service within a designated locality. You'll be supporting the team to deliver on public health priorities in Somerset, delivering to children and families in line with current national Public Health agendas.
You will play a key role in safeguarding and early intervention, working directly with vulnerable children and families and providing specialist advice to parents, carers and educational settings. You will also collaborate with partner agencies, including early years providers, social care and community organisations, to help deliver targeted programmes that promote child development, wellbeing and safety across the community.
Main duties of the job
- Work with vulnerable children and families in line with national and local policies. Provide specialist support and advice regarding the health and wellbeing needs of children.
- Work in partnership with other agencies, particularly the Local Authority, supporting the delivery of programmes of intervention for individual children and families.
- Deliver national and local programmes on an individual, group and community level.
- Participate in the delivery of the National Healthy Child Programme 0-5 years, including developmental checks as allocated, attendance at baby clinics.
- Participate in the promotion and delivery of young peoples clinics in partnership with the educational and community establishments to promote general health and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Identify need through Family Health Needs Assessment and provide personalised advice, support and interventions to parents and carers regarding health and social issues.
About us
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
- Membership of theNHS Pension Scheme, subject to meeting certain criteria, or Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
- Stable, family friendly working patterns, working between 9:00 - 5:00 Monday to Friday.
- Prioritised superb Safeguarding, Clinical, and Restorative supervision.
- The opportunity to fulfil your leadership role within the team.
- Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
- Generous annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave.
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
- My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
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Details
Date posted
12 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
K0002-26-0031
Job locations
Brympton Way
Yeovil
BA20 2HT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
1. Work as a member of the Health Visiting service within a designated locality supporting the Health Visiting Team to deliver on public health priorities in Somerset to children and families in line current national Public Health Agendas, working to National and Local objectives as defined by Service Specifications under the supervision and guidance of a Health Visitor.
2.Work with vulnerable children and families in line with national and local policies relating to safeguarding children and to provide specialist support and advice to children, families and schools regarding the health and wellbeing needs of children. Reporting to Health Visitor.
3.Work in partnership with other agencies, particularly the Local Authority, including children social care and early years settings. Support the delivery of programmes of intervention for individual children and families.
4.Deliver national and local programmes on an individual, group and community level. Supervise and guide the Health Visitor team assistant practitioners and administrator.
Key Responsibilities under supervision and guidance of the Health Visitors
5.Participate in the delivery of the National Healthy Child Programme 0-5 years, including developmental checks as allocated, attendance at baby clinics.
6.Identify need through Family Health Needs Assessment and provide personalised advice, support and interventions to parents and carers regarding health and social issues. Complete contemporaneous electronic record keeping including report writing and client records in line with the organisations policies and NMC code of Practice.
7.Participate in the promotion and delivery of young people's clinics in partnership with the educational and community establishments to promote general health and wellbeing of children and young people.
8.Work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with other agencies to maximise the Health Visiting service contribution to health improvements in the local community.
9.Facilitate and deliver targeted groups in a variety of settings.
10.Contribute to the delivery of health and social learning programmes for young people with identified needs.
11.Contribute to the delivery of care programmes for vulnerable children in conjunction with the Health Visiting team, families, school and other professionals.
12.Liaise with Health Visiting teams regarding children who may have additional needs relating to transition between pre-school and school and support the transition.
13.Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the councils equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.
The postholder will complete a period of induction to achieve the competences required to undertake the role.
Contacts & Relationships
School Nurse/Health Visiting teams across Somerset.
Children, young people and families.
Early Years Education Providers, Head Teachers and Schools.
Community Services, Fire and Police.
Public Health Directorate, Somerset CCG.
Heads of Service, Children and Young People Provider Services and Locality Leads.
Primary Care GP practices.
Midwifery Services, Paediatric Services, Integrated Therapy Services.
Voluntary Sector.
External relationships with other agencies and Acute NHS Trusts.
Allied partnerships, e.g., Drug & Alcohol Action Team, perinatal mental health.
Communicate in person, face to face, in writing and, where appropriate, electronically with all the above contacts.
Further information specific to this job
Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position.
This job requiresa criminal background check (DBS) via the disclosure procedure.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary1. Work as a member of the Health Visiting service within a designated locality supporting the Health Visiting Team to deliver on public health priorities in Somerset to children and families in line current national Public Health Agendas, working to National and Local objectives as defined by Service Specifications under the supervision and guidance of a Health Visitor. 2.Work with vulnerable children and families in line with national and local policies relating to safeguarding children and to provide specialist support and advice to children, families and schools regarding the health and wellbeing needs of children. Reporting to Health Visitor. 3.Work in partnership with other agencies, particularly the Local Authority, including children social care and early years settings. Support the delivery of programmes of intervention for individual children and families. 4.Deliver national and local programmes on an individual, group and community level. Supervise and guide the Health Visitor team assistant practitioners and administrator. Key Responsibilities under supervision and guidance of the Health Visitors 5.Participate in the delivery of the National Healthy Child Programme 0-5 years, including developmental checks as allocated, attendance at baby clinics. 6.Identify need through Family Health Needs Assessment and provide personalised advice, support and interventions to parents and carers regarding health and social issues. Complete contemporaneous electronic record keeping including report writing and client records in line with the organisations policies and NMC code of Practice.7.Participate in the promotion and delivery of young people's clinics in partnership with the educational and community establishments to promote general health and wellbeing of children and young people. 8.Work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with other agencies to maximise the Health Visiting service contribution to health improvements in the local community. 9.Facilitate and deliver targeted groups in a variety of settings. 10.Contribute to the delivery of health and social learning programmes for young people with identified needs. 11.Contribute to the delivery of care programmes for vulnerable children in conjunction with the Health Visiting team, families, school and other professionals. 12.Liaise with Health Visiting teams regarding children who may have additional needs relating to transition between pre-school and school and support the transition. 13.Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the councils equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all. The postholder will complete a period of induction to achieve the competences required to undertake the role. Contacts & Relationships School Nurse/Health Visiting teams across Somerset.Children, young people and families.Early Years Education Providers, Head Teachers and Schools.Community Services, Fire and Police.Public Health Directorate, Somerset CCG.Heads of Service, Children and Young People Provider Services and Locality Leads.Primary Care GP practices.Midwifery Services, Paediatric Services, Integrated Therapy Services.Voluntary Sector.External relationships with other agencies and Acute NHS Trusts.Allied partnerships, e.g., Drug & Alcohol Action Team, perinatal mental health. Communicate in person, face to face, in writing and, where appropriate, electronically with all the above contacts. Further information specific to this job Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position.This job requiresa criminal background check (DBS) via the disclosure procedure.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in the use of IT applications, specifically experience of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email.
- Community experience and/or experience in working with children/families.
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries in a health care setting.
- Experience of delivering programmes in a community setting and providing a range of diverse services.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and families with additional special needs.
- Experience and knowledge of child protection procedures.
- Experience of working with and or knowledge of child and maternal health issues e.g., parental emotional health and wellbeing, smoking cessation, substance misuse, parenting issues.
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Ability to record and retrieve information on charts/paper and electronic patient records.
Desirable
- Understanding of quality standards and audit.
- Knowledge of key national and local public health priorities.
- Understanding of child and pre/post-maternal health issues.
- Working knowledge of using the RIO records system.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on Part 1 of NMC register.
- Registered Midwife.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Ability to undertake PMVA training to required level for role.
- Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills influencing, negotiating and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Aptitude and confidence for working with a rapidly changing environment.
- Supportive and able to foster an open and learning culture.
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Group facilitation skills.
- Compassionate exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Listens to others views respecting and valuing individual patient needs.
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and service users.
- High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
Desirable
- Able to work as part of a multi professional team.
Person Specification Experience Essential Experienced in the use of IT applications, specifically experience of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email. Community experience and/or experience in working with children/families. Experience of working across organisational boundaries in a health care setting. Experience of delivering programmes in a community setting and providing a range of diverse services. Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner. Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team. Desirable Experience of working with children and families with additional special needs. Experience and knowledge of child protection procedures. Experience of working with and or knowledge of child and maternal health issues e.g., parental emotional health and wellbeing, smoking cessation, substance misuse, parenting issues. Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures. Ability to record and retrieve information on charts/paper and electronic patient records. Desirable Understanding of quality standards and audit. Knowledge of key national and local public health priorities. Understanding of child and pre/post-maternal health issues. Working knowledge of using the RIO records system. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse on Part 1 of NMC register. Registered Midwife. Evidence of continued professional development. Ability to undertake PMVA training to required level for role. Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Personal Attributes Essential Excellent interpersonal skills influencing, negotiating and communication (written and verbal) skills. Aptitude and confidence for working with a rapidly changing environment. Supportive and able to foster an open and learning culture. Proven organisational and time management skills. Group facilitation skills. Compassionate exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic. Listens to others views respecting and valuing individual patient needs. Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members. Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and service users. High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet. Desirable Able to work as part of a multi professional team.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset County Council
Address
Brympton Way
Yeovil
BA20 2HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset County Council
Address
Brympton Way
Yeovil
BA20 2HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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