Position reference: 50129371/50129369/50110741/50110717/5011076/50110746/783513
Directorate: Public Health and Communities | Service: 0-19 Public Health Nursing
Salary: £39,152 - £46,142 pro rata career graded
Working Arrangements: Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4.30pm if it is full time including agile working.
Hours per week: various
Contract type: Permanent & Fixed term roles
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
See our range of Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and benefits
Closing date: 30/01/2026 at 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check
If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email dbs@barnsley.gov.uk
Prospective employees will be required to apply for a Police Vetting Check, Please note that this doesn’t supersede the DBS check. Recruitment Vetting provides the Police service with an assurance as to the integrity and reliability of persons seeking employment within the police community.
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent 0-19 Public Health Nursing team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
- We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
- Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
- If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
- We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
- There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
- Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
About the Post:
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service delivered within an award-winning council focused on placing local people at the heart of everything we do, listening to and doing good for our communities?
Here at Barnsley Council, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. We’re proud to deliver the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service, which is at the forefront of care provision for the children and young people of Barnsley. We recognise that our greatest asset is our employees, which is why for all successful nursing candidates we will recognise your NHS continuous service for the purposes of annual leave and sickness absence, and you can continue to access the NHS Pension Scheme if you are an existing scheme member.
To ensure continued provision of Public Health Nursing services within Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council we are seeking to recruit a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) who is passionate about wanting to lead and support the provision of high-quality services.
About the Role
We are looking for passionate and skilled Health Visitors and School Nurses to join our Public Health Nursing Service in Barnsley. In this role, you will deliver the Healthy Child Programme, providing evidence-based care that promotes health, reduces inequalities, and safeguards children, young people, and families.
You will work closely with families to assess health needs, plan and implement interventions, and provide support for those with complex needs. This includes managing risk, undertaking safeguarding responsibilities, and contributing to multi-agency working to achieve positive outcomes.
As part of the team, you will also lead public health initiatives within the community, mentor colleagues and students, and ensure high standards of clinical governance. Experienced practitioners will take a lead role in managing complex cases, supervising staff, and developing innovative approaches to care.
About You
You will be a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse) with a Level 6 or above qualification and a commitment to continuous professional development. You will have experience of working in a community setting, delivering public health programmes, and safeguarding vulnerable children and families.
You will be confident in managing complex situations, working collaboratively with other professionals, and using evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes. Strong communication skills, the ability to work autonomously, and excellent organisational skills are essential. For experienced practitioners, significant post-qualification experience and the ability to mentor and lead others are required.
You Will Need
To succeed in this role, you will need to be a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse) with a Level 6 or above qualification and a strong commitment to continuous professional development. You should have experience of working in a community setting, delivering public health programmes, and safeguarding vulnerable children and families. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work autonomously, plan and prioritise effectively, and adapt to a changing environment. You will also need a sound understanding of the Healthy Child Programme, safeguarding policies, and clinical governance. For experienced practitioners, significant post-qualification experience, mentoring skills, and the ability to manage complex cases are required. A flexible approach, willingness to travel, and alignment with our values and behaviours as part of an inclusive, high-performing council are also key to success in this role.
Shape a better future with us
Our 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service is rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC, as part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. We offer a full induction programme and excellent training packages to enable you to have the right skills to do your job, including regular supervision to help you recognise your continued professional development needs and support you to achieve your potential.
A lot to look forward to
As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. We offer working conditions that are flexible and agile that support good life work balance. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone.
For further details please contact Jane Fleming 0-19 PHNS Professional Lead on 07741096041 email melaniejanefleming@barnsley.gov.uk or Helen Mills Clinical Practice Lead on 07720031552 email helenmills2@barnsley.gov.uk
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Job Profile.pdf
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile HIGH.pdf
Help with your application form
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.
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