Public Health Disease Prevention Nurse
London Borough of HarrowHarrow, London
Overview
This is a local council role (permanent) with London Borough of Harrow based in Harrow. The advertised salary is £54,810 to £62,349. Applications close on 10 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to join Harrow Councils Public Health team as a Public Health Disease Prevention Nurse, playing a key role in improvin...
A typical day might include visiting a couple of the 31 GP practices in the borough, getting to know the staff, observing an NHS Health Check and any resolving problems and queries that you find. You will act as an important bridge between the local authority and primary care, feeding back common issues and opportunities identified through conversations with practices and helping to develop borough-wide approaches where appropriate.
As a specialist public health resource, you will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based training, education and quality improvement initiatives. By using data, research and best practice, you will help drive improvements in service delivery, address health inequalities and ensure that programmes meet the diverse needs of Harrows population.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to influence positive change across the local health and care system and make a lasting impact on population health. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of partners to promote culturally competent, compassionate and evidence-based approaches to behaviour change and disease prevention. Harrow Council is committed to continuous improvement, professional development and delivering excellent services, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced and motivated nurse who is passionate about prevention, partnership working and improving health outcomes for local residents.
The Public Health Disease Prevention Nurse will have a key role in upskilling staff in primary care and adult social care in Harrow for them to deliver lifestyle advice / MECC (Making Every Contact Count) in order to increase the numbers of Harrow residents adopting healthier lifestyles.
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.
Essential: - Knowledge of national guidelines and latest development in prevention of cardiovascular disease and related risk factors and long-term conditions.; - NMC Registration
How this role compares
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