Overview

Are you an enthusiastic nurse, either established or a newly qualified looking to grow your career in the Children and Young People sector? Our supportive West Dorset Locality team (covering areas Lyme, Bridport, Beaminster and Maiden Newton) would love to hear from you!

As a Public Health Staff Nurse 0 - 19, you will participate in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and will work in partnership with children, young people and families in environments such as family hubs, clinic settings, family’s homes and schools including early years settings. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and packages of care to people on an allocated caseload; promoting independence and autonomy; working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and work with children, young people and families in family hubs, clinics, homes, schools and early years settings.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and packages of care for individuals on an allocated caseload.
• Promote independence and autonomy and work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Work as part of the CYP Public Health Service 0–19 and respond to identified needs including safeguarding and supporting children, young people and families using evidence-based, early intervention strategies.
• Maintain good working relationships with partners, colleagues and community organisations and provide health advice regarding the management and care of clients/service users.
• Evaluate care and take appropriate action to improve quality standards; work autonomously under the guidance of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse and support/train junior team members including students.

Requirements and Benefits

• The role is part-time, 22.5 or 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Hours can be flexible (condensed or shorter hours across five days); this can be discussed at interview. Hybrid working with remote home working and locality coverage in Weymouth and Portland.
• There are career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development, a comprehensive and structured induction programme, and a preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship are ineligible.
• Employment requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.

About Dorset HealthCare

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We’re committed to equal opportunities and celebrate diversity; we’re an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome, authentic, and encouraged to be the best version of themselves. We aim to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Additional information

• For the main duties and responsibilities, please read the attached job description and person specification. When applying, reflect the criteria set out in these documents in your supporting statement.
• Dorset HealthCare offers an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. For information, contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net.
• The advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025.