Community Nursery Nurse

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for experienced and motivated nursery nurses to join the Health Visiting Team in the Inner London.

The Inner London Boroughs are very diverse and our Health Visitors lead committed dedicated and experienced skill mix teams for children aged between 0-19 years.

We are searching for nursery nurses who have experience of working within early year's settings or the health service, and are skilled in communicating with professionals and clients from a wide variety of backgrounds.

The successful candidate must be up to date in child development, enthusiastic, motivated, with good time management skills and able to work independently and as part of the clinical team supporting the Health Visiting Service with the 0-5 caseloads and their families as delegated by the health visitor.

Main duties of the job

You will participate in the delivery of The Healthy Child Programme and be expected to work in various community settings including the homes of families. The post holder will be a key member of the 0-19 team, with the responsibility for providing an efficient and high quality Clinical support within the health visiting and school nursing teams. You will assist in or carry out, clinical interventions as part of the Healthy Child programme, as delegated by the Health Visitor.

You will advise parents on positive parenting skills including understanding and managing child behaviour, weaning and nutrition, play and stimulation, speech and language development, sleep management and toilet training, ensuring that advice is evidence based to facilitate school readiness.

In return, Universal Children's Services will support the post holder with appropriate training and professional development opportunities.

Rebecca Agboola, Team Lead on 07901516195 or via email rebeccaagboola@nhs.net

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.

Date posted

28 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£30,279 to £33,116 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-10402

Job locations

Worlds End Health Centre

London

SW10 0UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out activities of the Healthy Child Programme as delegated by the Health Visitor within the team in accordance with agreed protocols, acting on own initiative as appropriate to level of knowledge.

To advise parents/carers on positive parenting skills including understanding and managing child behaviour, introduction to solids and nutrition, play and stimulation, speech and language development, sleep management and toilet training, ensuring that advice is evidence based to facilitate school readiness.

To support families in understanding key developmental milestones, including gross and fine motor skills

To work with specific children and families, in the home, clinic setting or school/nursery according to their individual care plan as agreed with the Health VisitorPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support families in understanding key developmental milestones, including gross and fine motor skills

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

N.N.E.B./ BTEC Diploma in Child Care or NVQ in Child Care level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

Educated to Diploma level in a health-related subject.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

N.N.E.B./ BTEC Diploma in Child Care or NVQ in Child Care level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

Educated to Diploma level in a health-related subject.

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.