Job summary
Interview will be held on 28th April 2026
We are part of Berkshire Health Visiting service and receivedtop clinical team of the yearin our most recent annual staff awards.
If you regard yourself as an enthusiastic and dynamic nursery nurse then you may be suitable to join our forward thinking, vibrant health visiting team in Reading. Whether you are an experienced staff nurse ready for a new direction, newly qualified or about to qualify, we will ensure you receive individualised and effective support from both your health visiting line manager and colleagues within your team.
You will work within the Reading area to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families. You will require excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, along with great communication skills and a passion for working with children and families.
A commitment to team working, flexibility and working with partners is essential, as you will collaborate with Children's Centre's in the implementation of the Healthy Child Programme underpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working.
Applicants will have a full driving license and use of a car.
Main duties of the job
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must have's for this role:
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You will hold a nursery nurse qualification; NNEB or one of the following: CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education/BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development/NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call:Haley Walsh on 07880541538 or email:Haley.Walsh@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must have's for this role:
-
You will hold a nursery nurse qualification; NNEB or one of the following: CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education/BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development/NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call:Haley Walsh on 07880541538 or email:Haley.Walsh@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
Desirable
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Paediatric Experience
- Community Nursing Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates some understanding of Health Visiting
- Evidence of effective team work
- Well developed written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrates an interest in public health and health education
- Computer literate
- Willingness to teach students and colleagues
- Reflective and innovative practitioner
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to work flexibly in order to respond to service needs
Desirable
- Child Protection knowledge
- Evidence of proactive and innovative practice
- Leadership qualities
- Presentation skills
- Audit knowledge
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Car Driver & have access to a car for work purposes
- The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
Desirable
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Paediatric Experience
- Community Nursing Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates some understanding of Health Visiting
- Evidence of effective team work
- Well developed written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrates an interest in public health and health education
- Computer literate
- Willingness to teach students and colleagues
- Reflective and innovative practitioner
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to work flexibly in order to respond to service needs
Desirable
- Child Protection knowledge
- Evidence of proactive and innovative practice
- Leadership qualities
- Presentation skills
- Audit knowledge
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Car Driver & have access to a car for work purposes
- The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads
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.
