Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the 0-19 Service at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a 0-19 Community Nursery Nurse.
The postholder will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. They will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
The postholder will be a key member of the 0-19 Service, who provides Community Public Health delivery through the Healthy Child Programme, The post is within the Fantastic 0-19 Service, who effectively deliver Health Promotion and Support the delivery of the 0-19 Service Specification to ensure that the children and young people in Sheffield reach their full potential safely.
The 0-19 Community Nursery Nurse will be an excellent communicator, and have good interpersonal skills, have experience of working with children, and families, and able to function well as part of a Team, and wider Partners.
Main duties of the job
The 0-19 Community Nursery Nurse will be responsible for:
Providing a comprehensive service to children and families 0-19 years. supervised by a member of the HCP Team
Supporting the 0-19 team in the delivery of the 0-19 Service Specification.
Contributing to activities directed towards promoting the health of the local population.
Delivering interventions as agreed with the 0-19 team to support children and families. This may be done in a variety of settings, including the child health clinic, children's centres, school, outreach centres and the clients' home.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
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Outstanding Patient Care
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Brilliant Place to work
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Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver elements of the 0-19 Service specification under the supervision of the 0-19 Team, using evidence based tools and implementing intervention programmes/packages of care with children and families which have been planned by the Health Visitors/School Nurses following an assessment of need.
To follow the agreed plan set by the Health Visitor/School Nurse in agreement with the parent/carer for interventions and support to children and families where there are identified additional needs, vulnerabilities and or/safeguarding issues.
To work in partnership with the local community Early Years (Best Start), Childrens Centres, Multi Agency Support Team (MAST) and other agencies/partners in order to assess, identify and meet the public health needs of the children and families within the community.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Melody Satumba 07792401548
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver elements of the 0-19 Service specification under the supervision of the 0-19 Team, using evidence based tools and implementing intervention programmes/packages of care with children and families which have been planned by the Health Visitors/School Nurses following an assessment of need.
To follow the agreed plan set by the Health Visitor/School Nurse in agreement with the parent/carer for interventions and support to children and families where there are identified additional needs, vulnerabilities and or/safeguarding issues.
To work in partnership with the local community Early Years (Best Start), Childrens Centres, Multi Agency Support Team (MAST) and other agencies/partners in order to assess, identify and meet the public health needs of the children and families within the community.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Melody Satumba 07792401548
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- In order to fulfil the duties of the post candidates should have attained a level of experience proportionate to the competencies detailed in the Job description & person specification, which would normally entail at least 2 years' post qualification experience.
- Previous experience in child care setting.
- Experience of working in a team.
- Experience of co-ordinating and prioritising own workload
- Experience of facilitating groups.
- Previous work with families and knowledge of basic parenting issues.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the community.
- Experience of working in areas of social and economic disadvantage.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of child development.
- Knowledge of normal child development and factors which have impact
- Able to demonstrate the ability to provide a wide range of nursery nurse activities.
- Able to demonstrate evidence of recent updating (within the last year).
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities. Knowledge of health and safety issues.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work alone with clients within an agreed package of care.
- Able to work as part of a team and independently
- Ability to identify when to liaise with the 0-19 Team.
- Ability to build appropriate relationships with clients and their families.
- Able to manage time, prioritise and have an organised approach to work.
- Ability to maintain accurate and clear records.
- Demonstrate understanding of the public health issues.
- Demonstrate awareness of current professional issues and current health legislation.
- Knowledge of changing health care environment in relation to services, i.e. local 0-19 service specification.
Desirable
- Some knowledge and an understanding of child protection issues.
- Experience of working with children with special needs/disabilities.
- Some Knowledge of child protection policies and procedures.
- Ability to run health promotion group sessions.
- Ability to write and/or speak other language/languages in addition to English.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent plus additional training and or experience to diploma level.
Desirable
- Level 4 Cert in Early Years OR Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) Level 4 OR BTEC Professional Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People - Level 4. OR Diploma in Childcare & Education (DCE) OR Parenting Training or equivalent experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communicator with a high level of interpersonal and organisation skills.
- Confident, enthusiastic and innovative
- Ability to be flexible adaptable
- Willingness to share information
- Able to demonstrate accountability and responsibility.
- Basic level of computer literacy and IT skills.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- In order to fulfil the duties of the post candidates should have attained a level of experience proportionate to the competencies detailed in the Job description & person specification, which would normally entail at least 2 years' post qualification experience.
- Previous experience in child care setting.
- Experience of working in a team.
- Experience of co-ordinating and prioritising own workload
- Experience of facilitating groups.
- Previous work with families and knowledge of basic parenting issues.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the community.
- Experience of working in areas of social and economic disadvantage.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of child development.
- Knowledge of normal child development and factors which have impact
- Able to demonstrate the ability to provide a wide range of nursery nurse activities.
- Able to demonstrate evidence of recent updating (within the last year).
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities. Knowledge of health and safety issues.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work alone with clients within an agreed package of care.
- Able to work as part of a team and independently
- Ability to identify when to liaise with the 0-19 Team.
- Ability to build appropriate relationships with clients and their families.
- Able to manage time, prioritise and have an organised approach to work.
- Ability to maintain accurate and clear records.
- Demonstrate understanding of the public health issues.
- Demonstrate awareness of current professional issues and current health legislation.
- Knowledge of changing health care environment in relation to services, i.e. local 0-19 service specification.
Desirable
- Some knowledge and an understanding of child protection issues.
- Experience of working with children with special needs/disabilities.
- Some Knowledge of child protection policies and procedures.
- Ability to run health promotion group sessions.
- Ability to write and/or speak other language/languages in addition to English.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent plus additional training and or experience to diploma level.
Desirable
- Level 4 Cert in Early Years OR Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) Level 4 OR BTEC Professional Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People - Level 4. OR Diploma in Childcare & Education (DCE) OR Parenting Training or equivalent experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communicator with a high level of interpersonal and organisation skills.
- Confident, enthusiastic and innovative
- Ability to be flexible adaptable
- Willingness to share information
- Able to demonstrate accountability and responsibility.
- Basic level of computer literacy and IT skills.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
