Overview

Are you a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) looking to start your career or make the move to our forward-thinking Dorset 0-19 Public Health Team? We highly value the contribution that the Specialist Practitioner (School Nursing) makes to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families, using evidence-based, early intervention strategies. This role is in the Dorchester and West Dorset locality within the 0-19 CYP Public Health Team based in Dorchester. This is a permanent part-time post of 30 hours per week, year round with no weekend working, some hybrid working and flexibility with hours. Travel across Dorchester and West Dorset is required, and you will be present within teams and schools alike.

Applications from candidates who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the School Nursing core programme, underpinned by the Healthy Child Programme and high impact areas; work in partnership with children, young people and families, the Local Authority, Early Intervention Services, Children’s Services, Schools and other Health Care providers.
• Manage members of the 0-19 team, delegating within the skill mix team and sharing knowledge and skills across the 0-19 team.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist interventions and packages of care for people on an allocated caseload; promote independence and autonomy; work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence through advanced educational programmes.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information in difficult situations using de-escalation, mediation, resolution and professional Duty of Candour.
• Adhere to the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) requirements and participate in related checks as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Specialist Practitioner (School Nursing) or equivalent professional registration as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) – School Nursing.
• Ability to travel across Dorchester and West Dorset and work with schools and multidisciplinary teams.

Other Information

• Employment in this post requires an Enhanced DBS check, which the Trust will cover the cost. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
• At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust serving a population of almost 800,000 people with 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services.
• We are an inclusive workplace that values equality of opportunity and diversity, and we are committed to building a workplace for the future where everyone can be their best.
• As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is partnering with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, including an employability service for ages 16-30 with application writing and interview skills.

Closing date: This advert closes on Sunday 7 Sep 2025.