Band 5 Staff Nurse – Health Visiting (Part-time, Fixed-term)

About the role

We are seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Health Visiting Team on a part‑time, fixed‑term basis. Based at St Martins Hospital – Kempthorne House, you will work with children and families in Bath & North East Somerset, delivering preventative health care and supporting vulnerable households.

Key responsibilities

• Provide health‑visiting services in homes and community settings under the supervision of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse.
• Identify, monitor and support vulnerable children and families, completing Family Health Needs assessments.
• Collaborate with Early Years services, children’s centres and other community partners.
• Promote infant feeding and parent‑infant relationships in line with Baby Friendly Initiative standards.
• Deliver support using the Solihull Foundation Approach and Five to Thrive trauma‑informed practice.
• Update the supervising health visitor on significant changes and maintain accurate records.

Required profile

• Registered with the NMC in a nursing field.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Knowledge of national and local children’s service and public‑health policy.
• Understanding of child development and a commitment to safeguarding.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract (12 months) – 22.5 hours per week.
• Salary between £32,073 and £39,043 per year.