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Specialist Community Public Health Nurse

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Rotherham, S60 2UD Posted 26 October 2026 Apply by 5 November 2026
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Salary for this role£39,959 – £48,117 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

Job summary

Various hours available. The Rotherham 0-19 Children's Public Health Nursing Service are looking to recruit dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Community Public Health Nurses, Health Visitors with initiative and drive in order to deliver high quality public health nursing, promoting healthy lifestyles and improving health inequalities to children, young people and their families in Rotherham. You should be able to demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working with a focus on the child, be committed to achieving positive health outcomes for children and families in Rotherham, as well as a keen interest in developing services You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, be willing to facilitate and support change in service delivery, have the ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated skill mix team. We offer flexible and agile working options. An in depth knowledge of the current health agenda relating to children's services is essential. The successful candidate will work across the 0-19 service ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality services to a caseload of babies, children, young people and their families - using research-based evidence to inform practice with agreed professional standards. The post will require travel between homes, schools, and community hubs within the Rotherham area. Hours will be fixed term for 1 year with the possibility but not guarantee of this being extended.

Main duties of the job

To provide a consistent, effective, accessible and appropriate 0-19 Service for children, young people and their familiesTo work in partnership with agencies and familiesTo signpost to partner agencies where assessed as requiredTo lead the delivery of public health and universal and targeted interventions across the 0-19 years age range for a defined population and will be delivered in line with the National and Local guidelines and public health priorities.The team will work proactively using a partnership approach to promote health and contribute to tackling health inequalities within the level of competencies required for the post.You will work with children, young people and families within the home environment, school or other identified community setting.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-26-08-066B

Job locations

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience and training in Child and Adult Safeguarding
  • Ability to deal with any complex issues which may be raised by staff
  • Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Healthy child programme
  • Clinical governance frameworks
  • Advanced keyboard skills
  • Participate and attend multi agency meetings where complex issues will be discussed and manage this with a student
  • Develop innovative working solutions in discussion with Team Lead/Matron
  • Carryout Audit and research activities.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Nurse RM or RN registered
  • Registered with Public Health Nursing qualification.
  • Current NMC registration

Registration

Essential

  • Current NMC PIN required

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/


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