Important Visa Information
This position offers a certificate of sponsorship for international candidates. However, applicants must still verify their eligibility to work in the UK with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship is part of the UK’s Skilled Worker visa route.
Job Overview
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is excited to offer new roles for Specialist Community Public Health Nurses / Health Visitors due to new funding. These positions are available across three locations in Stoke on Trent: Central Locality, North locality, and Southeast locality.
The posts will be part of the Children’s and Families Care Group and the Universal Services function, working in a variety of settings. The primary aim is to deliver the Healthy Child Programme to children, young people and families across Stoke-on-Trent.
This is a dynamic post requiring collaboration with uni/multi-disciplinary teams and agencies to address various care/support issues. You will work alongside Team Leaders and the Professional Lead to ensure high standards of service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
As a Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner, you will have detailed professional and clinical knowledge with a focus in public health across the 0-19 agenda. You’ll be responsible for a defined population of service users in various settings across the Partnership Trust.
You will be skilled in assessing children and young people’s care/support needs and developing, implementing, and evaluating care/support packages. The role includes supervisory, training, and leadership responsibilities where appropriate.
Demonstrating initiative and creativity in finding solutions to problems is essential. You’ll work with team leaders on delegated tasks in team management and deliver commissioned aspects of the Healthy Child Programme.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must be a registered nurse with current NMC registration and hold the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) qualification. These are essential requirements for this position.
About Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
We are an award-winning NHS Trust leading the way in trying new and better ways of working to improve life for local communities. We have around 9,000 staff providing physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across multiple regions.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves.
Terms and Conditions
Salary and Contract
This position is offered on a permanent contract with a salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per year, pro rata. The pay scheme is Agenda for Change, Band 6.
Working Pattern
We offer flexible working arrangements including full-time, part-time, job share, compressed hours, and other flexible working options to suit your needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required 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. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present criminal record certificates from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
About Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an award-winning NHS Trust that leads the way in trying new and better ways of working to improve life for local communities. We employ around 9,000 staff across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin.
We provide a wide range of services including physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care. We also run regional and national services such as perinatal care, eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
Contact Information
For questions about this position, please contact Debbie Hallwood (Service Manager) at debbie.hallwood@mpft.nhs.uk or call 07452949494.
How to Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. Before applying, international candidates should ensure they understand the visa requirements and confirm their eligibility with the employer.
When applying, international candidates should prepare:
- Proof of professional qualifications and registration
- Details of previous work experience
- English language proficiency test results if required
- Criminal record certificates from any country where you have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years
- Contact information for references
All applicants should be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored. If you have used AI, you must state this in your application.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early submission of your application.
Additional Information
This job reference number is 301-VA-25-7435353-B. The closing date for applications is 18 January 2026.
For more information about Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, please visit our website at https://www.mpft.nhs.uk. You can also find our privacy notice on our website, which outlines how we process your personal data.
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.