Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Public Health Staff Nurse 5-19
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Public Health Community Staff Nurse (5-19) – School Nursing
North Hertfordshire and Stevenage
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated Band 5 Public Health Staff Nurses to join the School Nursing Team within Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT).
About the Role
The role offers excellent opportunities for Band 5 registered nurses to work autonomously yet collaboratively across North Hertfordshire. This is an innovative service that delivers high-quality public health care to children and young people, integrating with Family Support Services and early intervention pathways through innovative methods such as:
- Electronic health assessments at key stages to identify health and developmental needs
- Chat Health text messaging service for direct communication channels
- Two child and family-focused digital health websites
Work also includes supporting home-educated children under the guidance of a Specialist Public Health Nurse.
Responsibilities
You will be required to:
- Work autonomously while being guided by a Specialist Practitioner (5-19)
- Contribute effectively as a team player across a skill-mix model
- Develop and implement local public health plans within schools and wider communities
- Engage with a diverse range of children, young people, families, and professionals
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills across multiple stakeholders
- Work across North Hertfordshire, including regional travel via an owned/accessible vehicle (business insurance required) – all employees must hold a valid UK driving licence, unless exempt due to disability as per the Equality Act 2010
- Contribute to the mobile working model of the public health team
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Requirements
- Registered Public Health Staff Nurse (Band 5)+
- Eligibility for NHS auspices (if not already registered)
- Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (or equivalence under the Equality Act 2010)
- Ideally experience with electronic health records, though full training provided
- Excellent communication skills to engage with young people, families, and partners
Informal enquiries are welcome.
Benefits of Joining HCT
Professional Development & Support
- HCT Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified practitioners and international recruited staff:
- Training modules on patient safety, safeguarding, leadership, and quality improvement
- Structured supervision from your named preceptor
- Mentoring opportunities with preceptorship leads
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Organisational Culture
- Plaudit Award-winning for innovation, caring, and agility in service delivery
- Team culture focused on outstanding patient care and healthier communities
- Flexible, mobile working model with remote assessments
Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity
- Diverse workforce welcome from all backgrounds and ages
- Flexibility for reasonable adjustments (documents available for accessibility)
Career & Application Advice
- Vacancy may close early if high interest – apply as soon as possible
- Proposed interview date: 22nd July 2026
Next Steps
For any questions regarding the role or informal visits:
- Job Lead Contact: Sue McCabe Public Health Nurse Team Lead – School Nursing Email: sue.mccabe1@nhs.net Phone: 07789 864 851
Additional points of contact:
- Sonia Hornibrook – sonia.hornibrook@nhs.net
- Elena Williams – elena.williams@nhs.net
A big thank you for considering Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust –* We’re thrilled to see how you’d contribute to an outstanding service!
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