Job summary Following retirement, an opportunity has arisen to join the Families' Health and Wellbeing 0-19 Service delivering public health services to children and families across Staffordshire. We have a part time vacancy for a Band 4 Public Health Advisor/Nursery Nurse based in the Stafford team. The post is for 30 hours a week (0.8 wte). We are looking for a motivated and conscientious professional with excellent communication skills who has the ability to work independently and as part of a corporate skill mixed 0-19 team delivering the Healthy Child Programme (HCHC, 2009) using a public health approach. You will require appropriate qualifications for the role and have excellent communication and development assessment skills, partnership working and a strong commitment towards delivering aspects of the Healthy Child Programme. The successful applicant will need to work to the service specification and demonstrate the trust values at all times. You will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all aspects of safeguarding children whilst being supported by robust supervision, guidelines, policies along with role specific training and development. If you would like more information please contact Joanne Ford on: 07773389665 or email:joanne.fordmpft.nhs.uk Main duties of the job To support aspects of the Healthy Child Programme for a varied, unique and diverse population. Carrying out thorough development assessments for the children within our population. You will work across a variety of community settings, including children's centres, clinics and family homes. You will be able to support local families on a variety of issues including developmental and behaviour concerns. You will lead by example and encourage effective team working to develop others and ensure the best outcomes for our children and families. You will be communicating with colleagues within our own service, along with those partner agencies across the health service, social care and the local authority, through referrals and information sharing. You will also support other members of the team with involvement in our well baby clinics across the district. The successful applicant must have the ability to travel within the Trust. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by Supporting your career development and progression. Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients. Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccination every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 301-KM-25-7098931 Job locations Stafford Civic Offices Riverside civic centre Stafford ST163AQ Job description Job responsibilities Work in a skilled mixed team to support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the job description and person specification. Work within your scope of practice. Demonstrate at all times the Values of Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust. Be a Nursery Nurse/Public Health Advisor and have an understanding of the knowledge and skills required for the post. You will have a focus on children and young peoples health and contribute to universal and mandated contacts defined within the Healthy Child Programme 0-19 For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents below. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Job description Job responsibilities Work in a skilled mixed team to support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the job description and person specification. Work within your scope of practice. Demonstrate at all times the Values of Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust. Be a Nursery Nurse/Public Health Advisor and have an understanding of the knowledge and skills required for the post. You will have a focus on children and young peoples health and contribute to universal and mandated contacts defined within the Healthy Child Programme 0-19 For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents below. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Higher Apprenticeship level 5/Foundation Degree/Diploma (QCF/NVQ level 4) in related subject. NNEB or equivalent Desirable Safeguarding training Data security training Solihull Approach training Information Governance training Experience Essential Experience of working in similar role in MPFT Experience of the assessment of development of children and young people Desirable Experience of working in similar role in health service Person Specification Qualifications Essential Higher Apprenticeship level 5/Foundation Degree/Diploma (QCF/NVQ level 4) in related subject. NNEB or equivalent Desirable Safeguarding training Data security training Solihull Approach training Information Governance training Experience Essential Experience of working in similar role in MPFT Experience of the assessment of development of children and young people Desirable Experience of working in similar role in health service Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Stafford Civic Offices Riverside civic centre Stafford ST163AQ Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)