Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Public Health Staff Nurse 0-19
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Public Health Staff Nurse (0-19) – Children & Young People Service
Bournemouth North or Bournemouth South Locality Team
Enthusiastic Nurses, whether newly qualified or established, are invited to join our Children and Young People (CYP) 0-19 service within the Bournemouth North (Kinson, West Howe, Stokewood, Winton and Townsend) or Bournemouth South (Christchurch, Southbourne, Pokesdown) locality teams.
The Opportunity
As a Public Health Staff Nurse (0-19), you will:
- Deliver the Healthy Child Programme in partnership with children, young people, and families across:
- Family hubs
- Clinic settings
- Homes
- Schools and early years environments
- Work autonomously to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions and care packages for clients on your caseload.
- Foster independence and autonomy among clients while operating within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Support safeguarding, delivering early intervention strategies for children, young people, and families with identified needs.
- Proactively engage with partners, colleagues, and community organisations to provide evidence-based health advice.
- Continuously improve care standards, evaluating services and pursuing quality enhancement.
- Guide and train junior staff, students, and preceptorship nurses, ensuring a supportive mentoring environment.
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Career Development & Support
At Dorset Healthcare, we prioritise your professional growth: ✔ Career pathways with structured opportunities for advancement ✔ Comprehensive induction programme for all new starts ✔ Enhanced preceptorship for newly qualified nurses ✔ Continuing professional development (CPD) support
Working Arrangements
- Fixed-term, part-time (22.5 hours per week, year-round)
- Core hours: 09:00–17:00 (flexible discussions at interview)
- Hybrid working model, including remote home working where possible, covering either Bournemouth North or South locality
- Contractual commitment to the allocated locality
Essential Requirements
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (cost covered by the Trust)
- Valid right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
- For NHS serving staff: Approval for secondment from your current employer (permission required prior to application)
Note: This is a secondment-based role for existing NHS staff.
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About Dorset HealthCare
We are a vision-driven Trust, named consistently ‘Outstanding’ by CQC for delivering joined-up, patient-centred care across 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient services, and community/mental health support for 700,000+ residents.
🔹 A distinctive workplace: Celebrated by 95% of patients for positive experiences and 89% of staff for the difference they make.
🔹 A culture that thrives on difference:
- Equal opportunities & diverse teams
- Inclusive and authentic work environment
- Fostering innovation—you’ll learn and share ideas
- We drive a brighter future through healthier communities
Our people’s dedication fuels our success—you’ll join a team dedicated to empowering lives, transforming care, and shaping Dorset’s future.
Next Steps
For further details or informal visits: Bournemouth North locality (Emma Callear):
- Email: emma.callear@nhs.net
- Tel: 07881 008649
Bournemouth South locality (Karen Collins):
- Email: karen.collins1@nhs.net
- Tel: 07881 673274
Ready to inspire and support Bournemouth’s children and families? Apply today.
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