Public Health Nursing Team Leader (South)
- South Hams, Devon
- Part Time
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata

Public Health Nursing (PHN) have an exciting opportunity in the South Devon PHN team for the position of Team Leader.
Please open the job description to view the full essential criteria required for the post
We do not sponsor Visa’s for this post. UK Right to Work is required.
The post holder will lead and line‑manage practitioners within the public health nursing teams in South Devon, while working collaboratively with North team leaders to support coordinated delivery across both localities. They will ensure the delivery of an effective and appropriate service that identifies need within a family, school or community and addresses health inequalities. This includes first line safeguarding advice and supervision. In addition, the post holder will support the development and implementation of service development, standard setting, clinical audit and benchmarking, to deliver needs-led evidence-based care that supports the local and national priorities.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- NHS pension scheme
- Development Opportunities
- Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme
- Flexible working within service hours
For more information, please contact jillian.lake@devon.gov.uk
Other positions are available across Devon. Please see Public Health Nursing - Working for Devon | Devon County Council for more information.
We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.
To find out more about working for Devon, please see link below:
Public Health Nursing - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
Interview Date: 13/04/2026
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ009387
